Time To Practice
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDo you help a young musician in your life practice? Are you a teacher that works with young musicians? Hosted by Christine Goodner, an experienced violin and early childhood music teacher. and author of Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice, resources all about how to help families make music practice at home more effective with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE will bring you weekly conversations with performers, teachers, and students that will help, encourage and support you as you support the young musicians in your life.
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Supporting Teens & Approaching Practice with Gratitude: A Conversation with Amy Beth Horman (Part 1)
April 09, 2024 19:56 - 47 minutes - 111 MBIn this episode we start what is a two-part interview with violinist and pedagogue Amy Beth Horman. We had such a fascinating conversation about practice, both from her perspective, which you will hear today, but also about how she works with and talks about practice with her daughter Ava and with her students (which we’ll get into more in next week’s episode). I found this conversation fascinating and I can’t wait for you to join us! Links in this episode: This episode is brought to y...
Transition Rituals for Starting Music Practice
April 02, 2024 22:10 - 10 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this week's mini episode, Christine shares some thoughts on why transition rituals can be helpful leading up to practice, some ideas for where to start when you work on creating one of your own (for yourself or your child) and asks listeners to send an email or audio recording sharing their transition ritual for practice to be used for a future episode. You can find this episode in written form here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode47/ Email Christine about your practice transit...
Listener Favorite: Best Practice Tips of Season 1 (Part 2)
March 26, 2024 03:59 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MBChristine is still traveling for the SAA/ASTA conference this week so here is part two of our listener favorite series with practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast. You can find the transcript and show notes for this episode here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode25/
Listener Favorite: Best Practice Tips of Season 1 (part 1)
March 19, 2024 03:59 - 15 minutes - 37.1 MBChristine is traveling to the SAA/ASTA conference this week so is excited to share this listener favorite episode with you. It's the first of two parts (you'll hear part 2 next week) with some of the best practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast. You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode24/
Making Great Music with Ease with Jennifer Roig-Francolí
March 12, 2024 03:59 - 48 minutes - 114 MBThis week we’re speaking with Jennifer Roig-Francolí: musicians coach, creator of the Art of Freedom Method, Alexander Teacher, and Bestselling Author of the new book Make Great Music with Ease!: The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life In this episode, we discuss the importance of choices and playing without tension, doubt gremlins, and Jennifer’s 5 life pillars from her Art of Freedom method. There are important takeaways here for you, whether you’...
Measuring both the Gap & The Gain
March 05, 2024 16:20 - 7 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this mini episode Christine Goodner discusses the importance of knowing both how far we've come AND where we're headed. Striking that balance as a musician and as an adult supporting a young musician is so important. You can read this episode in written form HERE The Gap and The Gain book (affiliate link) Hilary Hahn on Instagram Connect with Christine and share your takeaways on Instagram
The Parent-Child Relationship in Music Practice: A Conversation with Alan Duncan
February 27, 2024 04:59 - 41 minutes - 96.4 MBOn this week’s episode, we’re speaking with long-time Suzuki parent Alan Duncan. Alan shares what he’s learned through the challenging starting phases of preschool beginner through letting go and helping his daughter transition into the independent practicer she is now. We talk about creativity, practice as the stress-test for the parent-child relationship, and the act of letting go as we let our children take charge of their practice when the time is right and so much more. Links in ...
Leading with Love First with Barbie Wong
February 13, 2024 05:17 - 30 minutes - 71.9 MBOn this week’s episode of the Time to Practice podcast, we’re speaking with music educator and speaker Barbie Wong. Barbie shares about the importance of community for young musicians (and their parents!), about supporting our children in music practice through the idea of love first, and about remembering the difference between practicing and playing. Links in this week’s episode: Blog post and transcript can be found HERE This episode is brought to you by my workbook: Positive ...
Don't Forget to Help Students Find the Joy
February 06, 2024 04:59 - 5 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this week’s episode of the podcast your host Christine Goodner is bringing you a mini-episode on one of the themes that keeps coming up this season: finding Joy in our musical lives. Links in this week’s episode: Past episode with Crystal Boyack and Susanna Klein The Last Repair Shop on Youtube The written version of this week’s episode/transcript can be found HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram How are you finding joy this week? I’d love to hear from you!
Playing the Long Game with Susanna Klein
January 30, 2024 05:54 - 45 minutes - 105 MBOn this week’s episode, we’re speaking to Violinist and Practice expert Susanna Klein. Susanna shares her own experience with music practice, how her perspective changed about music practice after incorporating ideas from sports psychology, and thoughts on supporting our children in their music practice. Links in this week’s episode: Susanna’s Website: practizma.com Susanna’s YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/practiceblitz Connect with Susanna on Instagram: instagram.com/practizma The...
Flexing Our Perseverance Muscle through Practice
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 16.5 MBOn this week’s episode of the podcast, your host, Christine Goodner, is bringing you our first mini-episodes for season 2, all about the practice it takes to flex our perseverance muscle in the practice room. Links in this week’s episode: Last week’s episode with Crystal Boyack The written version of this week’s episode/transcript can be found HERE Connect with Christine on Instagram Questions to reflect on this week: What character qualities, or life skills, do I hope my child ...
Musicality & Joy from the Beginning with Crystal Boyack
January 16, 2024 05:51 - 35 minutes - 82.5 MBWelcome to season 2! On this week's episode, we're speaking with Crystal Boyack: violinist, parent, and creator of Wee Violin (and Wee Cello & Wee Viola which are newly out this week!). We talk about her own practice journey, what she learned from practicing with her own children, and what inspired her to create Wee Violin. Links in this episode: Crystal Boyack's Instagram Website: crystalboyackmusicstudio.com Connect with your host Christine Goodner on Instagram Support the podc...
Community & Support for Parents/Caregivers with Violist Grazzia Rode-Sagastume
April 12, 2022 01:41 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Time to Practice podcast we're speaking with violist Grazzia Rode-Sagastume about how she fell in love with the Viola right from the start of her music journey, the importance of community, and how she works to support parents and caregivers in her program. Links in this Episode: Find Grazzia on Instagram Omaha Conservatory of Music Music Practice Makeover Detailed show notes and Transcript at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode38/
Behind the Scenes Peek at Music Practice Makeover
April 05, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MBJoin the host of the Time to Practice podcast Christine E Goodner as she shares some of the behind-the-scenes process of how her new book Music Practice Makeover came into existence. You can get your own copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L0PYd2 or find it on apple books, barnes & noble, KOBO and more here: https://books2read.com/u/b6M9ly You can find detailed show notes and a transcript of this episode at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode37/
Setting Goals for Music Practice with Ángel M. Falú-García
March 15, 2022 03:35 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBThis week on the podcast we're speaking with freelance artist and viola & violin teacher Ángel Falú-García. We talk about his start in music and how he ended up playing the viola, what he learned the hard way about practice and how that influences how he works with his students now and more. Links in this episode Find Ángel M. Falú's Teaching Page on Facebook Find Ángel M. Falú-García on Instagram Pre-order Christine's New Book Music Practice Makeover, out next week HERE. Find ...
Four Very Different Reasons We Practice
March 07, 2022 21:50 - 9 minutes - 21.2 MBIn my work conducting interviews, giving talks and workshops, and working with many families over the last two decades, I've realized there are many, many reasons we practice. In this episode I share four common reasons we practice. Of course one reason is that we want to, or love to, practice. But there are other very valid experiences around practice too! Links from this episode: PreOrder the ebook of Music Practice Makeover HERE Find Christine on Instagram
Practice, Performance, & The Creative Process with Courtney Woodward
March 01, 2022 00:03 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBIn this episode, we are speaking with music educator and children's author Courtney Woodward. In our conversation she shared with her students in the classroom about practice, how the process of writing and publishing a book is so related to music, and all about her new children's book out today! Links from this episode: Courtney's Instagram Courtney's Facebook Courtney's Website The New Book Family Dynamics on Amazon & on Barnes&Noble.com Detailed show notes and transcript...
Motivation & A Musical Environment with Barbie Wong
February 21, 2022 23:49 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBThis week on the Time to Practice Podcast we're speaking with music educator Barbie Wong. We talk about her research into the lives of musicians, how we can create an environment that supports young musicians' growth, and some great tips for motivation and music practice. You won't want to miss this conversation! Links in this Episode: Find Barbie’s Facebook Group Barbie’s website: https://www.barbiewong.com/ Barbie Wong’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/barbiewong Find Barb...
Building Motivation & Enjoyment in Music Practice with Tiana Angus
February 15, 2022 04:40 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBThis week we’re speaking with violinist, performer, & Suzuki teacher Tiana Angus. Tiana Angus is an enthusiastic and passionate Suzuki violin teacher in QLD, Australia. She has a number of creative, colorful resources to help violinists practice at www.dolcestrings.com.au. She is also practice partner to her own two young children. In this episode, we talk about what Tiana remembers about music growing up, the unexpected declaration she made to her very first teacher, and ideas for k...
The Connection Between Feeling & Sound with Kayleigh Miller
February 08, 2022 04:20 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MBThis week we’re speaking with Violist and movement specialist Kayleigh Miller. Kayleigh is certified in yoga, pilates, and personal training. She is also a performing musician in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about how her relationship to practice has changed over time, the connection between movement and music, and many thoughts about practice and life as a musician. Links in this Episode: Find Kayleigh on Instagram : www.Instagram.com/kayleighmm Kayleigh Miller’s Websites: ww...
Teamwork & Practice with Young Musicians
February 01, 2022 04:59 - 7 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week on the Time to Practice podcast we're talking about working as a team, with our young musicians, to get practice done as effectively and peacefully as possible. Adopting this mindset, or approach can be a huge game-changer! You can read more about this in a past article by Christine Goodner HERE. You can read this episode in blog post form here: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode30/ Support the podcast by joining our next live event all about the 4 young musician practice pers...
Bringing Our Human Experience to Music with Violinist & Violist Raymond Mallari
January 25, 2022 04:59 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MBThis week we’re speaking with violinist & violist Raymond Mallari. We talk about motivation, how he used to think he didn’t like to practice when he was younger but has changed his mind, and the importance of incorporating the human side of ourselves as musicians into our music. I hope you find this episode as fun & inspirational as I did. Links in this Episode: Find Raymond on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mallari.raymond & https://www.instagram.com/misterraymusic Greater Phi...
Nurturing Each Music Student As They Are with Violinist Kristina Turner
January 18, 2022 04:13 - 26 minutes - 63.4 MBThis week we are talking to violinist, music teacher, and parent Kristina Turner. Kristina grew up in Bellingham, Washington, and now lives in Salt Lake City Utah where she teaches on the faculty of The Gifted Music School. We talk about what drew her to teaching, what she learned about practicing the hard way, and the lessons she's learned from practicing music with her son. Enjoy! Links in this Episode: Kristina Turner's Website: https://kristurnerviolin.com/ The Gifted Music Schoo...
The Importance of Efficient Practice with Violist Lisa Dyvig
January 11, 2022 00:08 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBIn this week’s episode, we’re speaking with Lisa Dyvig. Lisa is a professional violist living in Olympia Washington. She is also a music teacher & parent of two young musicians. Lisa is the owner and creator of Alto Clef gifts - which features fun gifts, mugs, t-shirts and more that she was inspired to create after realizing how many cool music items are out there for other instruments and wanting violists to be included too. We talk about efficient practice, what can make practice chal...
The Only Way You Get Better is By Making Mistakes with Dr. Molly Gebrian (Best of)
January 04, 2022 05:43 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBIn this episode we're revisiting a conversation we had with Dr. Molly Gebrian, a violist, performer, and teacher who is an expert on the topic of music and the brain. We discuss what practice was like for her growing up, when she knew she wanted to become a professional musician, her background in neuroscience and what she has learned about effective practice that you might be able to try at home and use to benefit your practice sessions. Find Dr. Gebrian’s youtube videos on Music & the ...
Best Practice Tips of 2021 (Part Two)
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week’s episode is the second in a two-part series recapping the best practice tips our Time to Practice guests shared at the end of their episodes this year. It’s a great way to remember all the great practice ideas shared on the podcast in 2021, and if you missed any of these interviews, it might spark your interest in catching up with some past episodes. Enjoy! Links from Today’s Episode: January Live Event Sign up: bit.ly/3mkTHrE Links to Past Episodes: https://suzukitriang...
Best Practice Tips of 2021 (Part One)
December 21, 2021 06:22 - 15 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week’s episode starts a two-part series (to be continued next week) recapping the best practice tips our Time to Practice guests shared at the end of their episodes this year. It’s a great way to remember all the great practice ideas shared on the podcast in 2021 and if you missed any of these interviews, it may spark your interest in catching up with some past episodes. Enjoy! Links from Today’s Episode: January Live Event Sign up: bit.ly/3mkTHrE Links to Past Episodes: https...
Setting Goals in Unusual Times with Jessica Peresta
December 14, 2021 06:02 - 31 minutes - 73.4 MBIn this episode, we're speaking with music educator Jessica Peresta. We talk about her memories of learning music as a child, a great practice tip, and have some real talk about how to think about making goals and preparing for a new year as teachers and parents who may feel burnout or exhausted. This conversation was really helpful for me personally and I hope it will be for you too! Links in this Episode: Jessica Peresta's website: The Domestic Musician where you can find links to he...
3 Ways to Think About Measuring Progress with Christine Goodner
December 07, 2021 06:39 - 10 minutes - 26.3 MBToday Christine is sharing a few ideas about measuring our progress at the end of the year. Especially when it comes to progress on an instrument with young musicians, here are three ways we can think about looking back and seeing how far we've come this year. Links from Today’s Episode: The Gap and The Gain Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza Positive Practice by Christine E Goodner Transcripts are available at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode22/ Find me on Instagram: www.Inst...
Executive Function Skills & Music Practice with Emily Hawe
November 30, 2021 05:41 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBThis week we're talking to Executive Function Skills coach Emily Hawe all about the skills we use in practice and how we (as teachers and practice partners) can help our children and students develop them. Links from this Episode: Website: https://www.mindlaunchers.com/ Get a weekly resource from Emily in your email: https://www.mindlaunchers.com/mind-launcher-club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlaunchers/ Your Fantastic Elastic Brain https://bookshop.org/books/your-fan...
On Gratitude & Being Human
November 23, 2021 05:46 - 6 minutes - 17.8 MBDoesn't it always affect us most when an artist shares themselves through their music and makes us feel something? It may be joy or deep sorrow, but feeling deeply through music is such a moving experience. Having music in our lives is a wonderful way to feel things deeply, the joy and the hard things. It's a great way to have a place to be with each other as we're going through things. So that's what I'm grateful for at this moment - I'm wishing you listening, the space to feel gratefu...
Good Practice Makes Good Habits with Tamara Gonzalez
November 16, 2021 06:54 - 34 minutes - 80.5 MBThis week we're speaking with Violinist & Violist, Suzuki Teacher, conductor, and music education advocate Tamara Gonzalez. We discuss the importance of school music programs, how vital an orchestra experience is if you have one in your community, and many helpful ideas about practice. Find Tamara Gonzalez's Bio and information Here Find Detailed Show notes & transcript HERE
The Secret to Practice is Understanding Yourself with Claire Allen
November 09, 2021 05:49 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBThis week we're talking to violinist, music educator, and writer Claire Allen. On this episode we're discussing effective practice, tapping into what students want to improve in their playing, and how understanding ourselves is really the key to effective practice. Links from Today's Episode: Claire Allen’s Website Find Claire Allen on Instagram Find Claire Allen’s Studio on Instagram Find Claire’s writing on violinist.com Find Claire’s Bonfire store with violin tshirts & mo...
Encouraging Teens in Music Lessons
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 34.6 MBChristine is sharing a mini pep-talk today all about encouraging the teens in our lives who are studying music. Hear ideas about encouraging things to say, do, and what professional musicians say encourages them. Links in this Epsisode: Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel, M.D. The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel, M.D. Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Your Child Devel...
Writing, Performing , & The Creative Process with Ashley Rescot
October 26, 2021 04:59 - 27 minutes - 63.7 MBOn today's episode of the TIme to Practice podcast we're speaking with violinist and author Ashley Rescot. Ashley describes herself as an "aficionado of music, pedagogy, family, faith, and language." She writes about her life as a musician and writes fiction geared toward young musicians that they can connect and relate to. We got a chance to sit down recently and talk about fiction as motivation for young musicians, how the creative process for musicians and writers is related, and of cours...
Be Intentional & Keep Going with Dr. Quinton Morris
October 19, 2021 04:38 - 31 minutes - 73.5 MBOn this week's episode of the podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with violinist, educator, entrepreneur, radio host, and filmmaker Dr. Quinton Morris. To highlight a few of his current roles: Dr. Morris is Associate Professor of Violin at Seattle University, Founder of Key to Change, and the Artist-Scholar in Residence at Classical King FM 98.1, where he hosts the radio and video show Unmute The Voices . Links from Today’s Episode: Dr. Morris’ Radio Show Unmute the Voices: https:/...
Music History We Weren't Taught: An Interview with Chenoa Murphy
October 12, 2021 05:09 - 29 minutes - 70.1 MBToday we're speaking with Chenoa Alamu Murphy who is a violinist, teacher, and speaker who offers fabulous courses online about Black Classical Composers & Musicians, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We talk about diversifying our repertoire, some of her story as a musician, incorporating music history we wish we had known growing up, music practice, and more. Links from Today’s Episode: Chenoa Murphy's website where you can find links to her courses: www.blackclassical...
Motivation for Musicians with Ruth Meints
October 05, 2021 04:47 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBOn this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Ruth Meints. Ruth is the Executive Director of the Omaha Conservatory of Music and creator of String Sprouts, a program that connects over 1200 students in her community to music lessons. Ruth has a new book: The Music Teacher’s Little Guide to Big Motivation and I can’t wait to dive in and talk to her all about motivation, her work with music students, and her own story as a musician. Links from Today’s Episode: String Sprouts http://www.s...
5 Practice Tips for Supporting Young Musicians with Christine Goodner
September 28, 2021 05:09 - 10 minutes - 25 MBToday we're doing something a little bit different . . . Christine is sharing five practice tips to keep in mind when supporting the young musicians in your life. Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE Find Christine's Books: Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle Sign up for the next Pep Talk on Oct 16th Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE
Growth, Beauty & Connection with Brittany Gardner and Kelly McConkie Stewart
September 21, 2021 04:24 - 34 minutes - 80.6 MBOn this week’s episode, we’re talking to two cellists from Salt Lake City who are performers, teachers, parents, and workshop clinicians and who run a wonderful cello choir together that has been especially inspiring to them and their students this past year. Kelly McConkie Steward: www.instagram.com/mcstewart_cellostudio http://www.stewartcellostudio.com/ Brittany Gardner www.instagram.com/gardenercellostudio www.gardnercellostudio.com Detailed show notes and transcript avai...
Untold Stories Around Us with Diane Worthey
September 14, 2021 04:05 - 31 minutes - 73.3 MBToday we're speaking with violinist, teacher, and author Diane Worthey. Diane teaches in the preparatory Strings Division at the University of Idaho and is the author of the recent book IN ONE EAR & OUT THE OTHER: ANTONIA BRICO & HER AMAZINGLY MUSICAL LIFE and the recipient of the 2021 Paterson Prize for Young Readers. We discussed her journey with practice as a musician, what inspired her to write her book, and her passion for telling untold stories, especially of women in music history, a...
Music Opens Doors to the Whole World with Maria De Alba
August 31, 2021 04:56 - 34 minutes - 80.4 MBOn this week’s episode we are speaking with cellist, parent and music educator Maria De Alba. Director of the International Suzuki Monterrey Festival for 7 years and Festival Bach to Cello for 2 years.She currently lives in Europe, Poland where she directs the Suzuki Cello Studio with students from Poland, Mexico and the USA. We talk all about parenting, teaching and what she has learned about practice from them both. Find Maria De Alba on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Hei...
Music is for Everyone with Bryson Tarbet
August 24, 2021 04:20 - 22 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this week's podcast we're talking about music practice, motivation and how sometimes practicing music looks like being a kid with Elementary Music Educator Bryson Tarbet. Bryson is a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He received his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and is currently in the process of completing Master’s of Music in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis at Capital University. Bryson spent his first...
I Want Them to Find Their Voice with Shu-Yi Scott
August 17, 2021 04:08 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MBOn this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Shu-Yi Scott. Dr. Shu-Yi Scott holds a MM in cello performance from Penn State University and a DMA in cello performance from the University of Texas at Austin. She became a registered Suzuki cello teacher trainer in 2019. In this episode, we talked about practice, parenting, and how young musicians develop their own voices. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Find Shu-Yi Scott’s Website: http://www.shuyicello.com/ To Submit a question f...
Creating a Laboratory for Learning with Laura Sinclair
August 10, 2021 14:47 - 40 minutes - 94 MBIn today's episode we're talking Laura Sinclair - a violinist, violist, performer and educator all about how to learn together, about ourselves and our children, as we practice. We talk about practice, big feelings that happen in the practice room, brain research and much more. Find links to Laura’s social media and resources here: https://linktr.ee/lauraksinclair To Submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form) Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE Reach ou...
The Fun is Had Once You Put In the Work with Rebecca Lane
August 03, 2021 04:10 - 24 minutes - 57.2 MBOn this episode, we talk to Rebecca Lane. Rebecca is the director, founder, and owner of Lane Music School. She co-hosts the Kids Q the Music Podcast with her daughter Zara and coaches teachers and professional musicians in their businesses. She is a violinst, a teacher, a mom and we talk about embarrassing practice stories, practice with our children, why we teach and how the fun is had once we've practiced and gained the skills we need. Rebecca’s Website:https://www.rebeccalanecoaching....
Pull People Up Alongside You with Calida Jones
July 27, 2021 06:11 - 35 minutes - 83.4 MBCalida Jones is a violinist with her Masters in Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy from the Hartt School. She has taught in a variety of music settings including Suzuki and El-Sistema-inspired programs. Calida is an activist, consultant, and speaker. She is the former Director of Engagement at the Hartt School and has just begun a new role as Vice President of Planning and Capacity Building for the Arts Consulting Group. We talk about how she started her journey as a musician (whic...
The Only Way You Get Better is By Making Mistakes with Dr. Molly Gebrian
July 20, 2021 07:05 - 32 minutes - 77.1 MBIn this episode we talk to Dr. Molly Gebrian, a violist, performer, and teacher who is an expert on the topic of music and the brain. We discuss what practice was like for her growing up, when she knew she wanted to become a professional musician, her background in neuroscience and what she has learned about effective practice that you might be able to try at home and use to benefit your practice sessions. Find Dr. Gebrian’s youtube videos on Music & the Brain: https://mollygebrian....
2. Parents Should Know They're Not Alone with Kimberley Wong
July 14, 2021 22:22 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBIn this episode, we’re talking with Kimberley Wong a violinist and Suzuki teacher from London. Kimberley is passionate about helping parents and families make music practice less stressful and more effective. We discuss how important it is to have community and not feel alone, Kimberley’s 3 E’s for practice, and what studying music when we’re young gives us as adults. Check out her website for resources and to follow her on social media. Find Kimberley Wong’s website: https://kimberleywong...
1. High Standards & Lots of Grace with Abigail Peterson
July 13, 2021 05:37 - 20 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode we talk to Abigail Peterson, a violinist, Suzuki teacher, Suzuki parent, and my co-host from the Beyond the Music Lesson Podcast. We talk about what practice was like as a professional musician and practice partner to young children over the last 18 months, motivation for music students, understanding your child’s unique needs to help with practice, and more. Find Abigail Peterson on Instagram @abellimentoviolin Abigail Peterson’s website: https://www.abellimentoviol...