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

On 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/UC0HeiA5q5-O1wNc5EEOdcdg

Find Maria De Alba on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/suzuki_cello_studio_/

Find Maria De Alba on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzukicellostudio

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On 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 year out of college as part of an elementary school intervention team and he fell in love with working with students with exceptional needs. Due to this experience, Bryson feels very strongly about advocating for sensory and emotionally-inclusive classrooms.

Bryson started That Music Teacher with the goal of sharing different perspectives on issues pertaining to the lives of music educators across the country. He also hosts That Music Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.

Find Bryson Tarbet's Website: http://www.thatmusicteacher.com

Find his Piano Practice Modifier Cards Here

Find his Elementary Teacher Newbie Guild HERE

Find Bryson on Instagram www.Instagram.com/thatmusicteacher

Find Bryson on Facebook www.Facebook.com/thatmusicteacher

To Submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form)

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On 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/

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In 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

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On 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.com/

Find Rebecca on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/rebeccalanecoach

The Lane School of Music on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laneschoolofmusic

Listen to Rebecca's Podcast: Look for Kids Q the Music in Your favorite Podcast Platform https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/kids-q-the-music/id1545639619

To submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form)

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE

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Calida 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 (which I'm sure you can relate to if you are a musician or are supporting one), what practice was like for her growing up, what led her to teach, and how we can make a difference where we are and see that more students have a chance to learn music and see themselves reflected in the leaders around them.

Find Calida on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnjassociates/

Find Calida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnjassociates/

Calida Jones TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoffq0iYwg8

To Submit a question for an upcoming Pep talk (google form)

Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE

Reach out: [email protected]

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

In 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.com/music-and-the-brain/

Find Dr. Gebrian's website: https://mollygebrian.com

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Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle

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In 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.com/

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Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle

Christine's Book Beyond the Music Lesson

Detailed show notes: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode2

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

In 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.abellimentoviolin.com

Get full, detailed show notes here: SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode1

Reach out: [email protected]

Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle

Sign up for one of the upcoming Time to Practice Pep Talks HERE

Christine Goodner learned the hard way how to practice music effectively with her own children. Now as part of her mission to make it easier for other families she is hosting conversations all about the ups and downs of practice and how we can help the young musicians in our lives navigate them in her new podcast "Time to Practice."

Follow Christine on Instagram www.instagram.com/suzukitriangle and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristineEGoodner.

Clips from upcoming interviews with: Abigail Peterson, Kimberly Wong, Dr. Molly Gebrian, Rebecca Lane and Calida Jones.