Time To Practice: Conversations for Parents & Teachers of Music Students

On 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 transition ritual at [email protected]

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Christine 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/

Christine 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/

This 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're a musician yourself, a music educator, or a parent or caregiver of a young musician.

You can find the transcript and blog post for this episode HERE

Mind-Body Awareness for Musicians: youtu.be/Zr1c4T9KgFM?si=TD1pO4MlDLLEetEN

Connect with Jennifer Roig-Francolí

FB BIZ PAGE - www.facebook.com/artoffreedom.me/

FB GROUP - www.facebook.com/groups/J30DPC/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/jennifer.roigfrancoli/

YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@JenniferRoigFrancoli

Website - www.ArtofFreedom.me

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This episode is brought to you by: Beyond the Music Lesson

In 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

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On 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 this week's episode:

Blog post and transcript can be found Here

This episode is brought to you by Positive Practice

Alan's Suzuki Experience Blog

Alan Duncan's Collaborative Pianist Website

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On 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 Practice

Barbie's Wong's Website

Connect with Barbie on Instagram

Find Barbie's online classes for Parents

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On 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!

On 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 transcript and blog post can be found HERE

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On 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:

1. What character qualities, or life skills, do I hope my child develops through learning their instrument?

2. How can I support my child as a human developing these skills, while also helping them develop skills on their instrument?

Have a great week everyone!