Beyond the Music Lesson

Today we're excited to share part two of our interview with Amy Beth Horman. Join us as we talk about what practice is like in her house, a resource she uses all the time, what inspired her to start her own podcast, and her advice for parents.

If you haven't listened to the first half of this interview yet be sure to go back and find Episode 29.

Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Amy's Instagram

Big Life Journal website and Facebook

"Real Life" Post on Amy's Instagram

Beyond the Triangle podcast

Growth Mindset episode

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This week's we are thrilled to have Amy Beth Horman on the podcast. We had such a great conversation with her that we are releasing it in two episodes that you won't want to miss.

In this first half hear about a defining moment that happened to Amy Beth during a performance as a teen and how it influences the way she practices with her daughter.

We also talk about her experience as a practice parent with her daughter - if you don't already follow her instagram which shares some of their experiences together in a really engaging way, we highly recommend you do through the link below.

Both Abbey and Christine took away ideas for their own children and students and we know you will too!

Show Notes:

Amy's Instagram

Big Life Journal website and Facebook

"Real Life" Post on Amy's Instagram

Beyond the Triangle podcast

Growth Mindset episode

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Join Abbey and Christine as they discuss the book How to Talk So Kids Can Learn.

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On this week's episode Christine & Abbey talk about ideas for keeping practice going over the holidays. Abbey shares a tip for a type of musical performance to look for in your area and Christine shares an idea for finding holiday tunes to try at home.

We have Shelly Davis of The Piano Parent Podcast on the podcast to talk about how podcasting has impacted her teaching, how she inspires her own students, and shares a great tip for how parents can connect to their children through music.

Show Notes:

Winter Break Bingo

8notes

Beyond the Music Lesson on Stitcher

MTNA website

Texas Music Teacher's Association website

Piano Parent Podcast website

Piano Parent Podcast Episode 113

Piano Parent Podcast Episode 10 ()

Pianovember

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On this week's podcast Abbey and Christine answer a question about fitting in practice with your schedule feels like it's just too full. Abbey shares a tip that working with her son in practice and Christine shares a book recommendation.

We have Brecklyn Ferrin on the show today who shares her perspective as a teacher who is now the parent of a young beginner for the first time. Hear all about what she has learned and her great advice for both parents and teachers alike.

Show Notes:

168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Christine's blog post about Atomic Habits

Brecklyn's blog : The Plucky Violin Teacher

Brecklyn's Instagram

Don't forget to follow along with our next book discussion on How to Talk So Kids Can Learn

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On this week's episode we answer a listener question about keeping practice from becoming stale and give tips about managing to do lists and managing practice for teens.

We also talk to Colleen Fitzgerald who expertly works with the teens in her program to keep them engaged in music lessons. You don't want to miss this interview if you have a teen or teach them!

Show Notes:

Fostering Creativity blog post

Todoist app

Barcel Suzuki String Academy website

Don't forget to follow along with our next book discussion on How to Talk So Kids Can Learn

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On this week's episode Christine and Abby answer a question about creating community and announce our book club book for the fall.

Get your copy at your local library or here: How to Talk So Kids Can Learn . If you want to send us your comments about the book you can email us at [email protected].

Show Notes

Kela's Website | Facebook | Instagram and Twitter

Buffalo Philharmonic website

Buffalo Suzuki Strings website

Bulletproof Musician article on practice

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On this week's episode we discuss how to work through music students being tired when they first start full-day school. We also share an organizational tip and a listening idea.

Our guest today is Michele Horner. Her great book has helped many teachers and families understand their students better. Today we do a deep dive with her on understanding the personality of communities and "the dark side" of each personality described in her book. I took lots of notes and found it very helpful!

Show Notes:

Slack

Hillary Hahn Plays Bach

Michele's book and

Michele's Facebook page

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On this week's episode Abbey and Christine discuss how to help students through the middle school age slump that many students experience. We also share tips from what is working for their own studios this fall.

Our interview guest is Andrea Miller of the Music Studio Startup Podcast and Blog - great information about how teachers can communicate what they value and who they teach through everything they do and how parents can find a teacher that is a good fit by noticing these things too.

Show Notes:

Remind app

The Dynamic Studio by Philip Johnston

Music Studio Startup blog and podcast

Andrea's Blog post about building relationships with studio families

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This week Christine and Abbey as they discussion a listener question about a child that wants to quit because they dislike practice and hear a tips about how they get their own practice in their busy schedules.

This week is also a great interview with Oregon Symphony violist Jennifer Arnold. Hear how she structures her own practice, her time as a student, and how she gives back to the music community. It was such a great conversation!

Show Notes:

*Grit* by Angela Duckworth

Itzhak Perlman article

Jennifer Arnold's Bio with the Oregon Symphony

Jennifer's Website

American String Teachers Association of Oregon

Sphinx Performance Academy

Cleveland Institute of Music

Interlochen Arts Camp

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