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

This week we're welcoming back monthly guest Barbie Wong to talk about supporting teens and preteens in music lessons from both the parent and teacher perspectives. We'd love to hear what you'd add to the conversation after listening!

Links in this Episode:

Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com

The Musical Nest Community: Barbiewong.com/community

Positive Practice: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Develop a Love of Music

Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/newsletter

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This week we're talking about why we need community in music education, whether we're a teacher, student or parent/caregiver supporting our child in music and some practical ideas to build community around us to help support our musical growth and practice.

Links in this episode:

Article by Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

https://www.musicteacherguild.org/articles/community-building-and-its-long-term-impact-on-music-education-1

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Dr. Elizabeth Morrow a cellist, music educator, certified dyslexia therapist, and creator of NoteSense® joins us this week to share her multisensory approach to teaching note reading. We'll hear how she combined research on teaching students with dyslexia to read print along with her knowledge of music reading and theory to create a system to help students who are not finding success with learning to read music the traditional way.

Links in this episode:

Elizabeth Morrow's Website: NoteSenseMusic.com

Reach out to Dr. Morrow: info at notesensemusic.com

Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com

You can email:Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com or connect with her on Instagram

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This week Christine is sharing two tips for engaging music practice from listener Lauren, who is the mom of two Suzuki Piano students ages 7 & 11. She reached out and shared two engaging practice ideas that are working at their house for music practice. I can't wait to hear if you try them as well!

If you'd like to submit a practice tip for a future episode you can submit it through THIS form.

Links in this Episode:

Music Practice Makeover (Amazon, Bookshop.org)

Q-bitz game

Episode 57 with Leslie Thackeray of the Practice Shoppe Listen HERE

Episode 64 with Flute Teacher Trainer Meret Bitticks Listen HERE

MyFreeBingoCards.com

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Our frequent expert guest Barbie Wong is back this month for a great discussion on the comparison trap and how we can help our child(ren) make more progress in music lessons.

Links in this Episode:

Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com

The Musical Nest Community: Barbiewong.com/community

Christine Goodner's website: SuzukiTriangle.com

Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine

Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/newsletter

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This week we're celebrating 100 episodes of the Time to Practice podcast. A big thank you for making this community driven podcast possible!

Links in this Episode:

SuzukiTriangle.com/newsletter

The Beyond the Music Lesson Podcast with Abigail Peterson (2018-2019)

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This week on the TIme to Practice Podcast bassist Sherry Luchette is joining us to share some of her tried and true practice tips!

Links in this Episode:

Sherry Luchette's Website

Sherry Luchette's Jazz Resources

Episode 61 with Kathryn Drake

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Parents & families of music students - this short and sweet episode is for you!

Links in this Episode:

Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com

You can email:Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com or connect with her on Instagram

Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine

Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast

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Frequent guest on the podcast Barbie Wong joins me to talk about practice routines this week!

Links in this Episode:

Oct 2025 Parent Education Enrichment Course: https://suzukiassociation.org/event/setting-families-up-for-success-new-student-orientation-ongoing-support-systems-for-the-studio-teacher/

Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com

The Musical Nest Community: Barbiewong.com/community

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Get in Touch:

You can email:Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram

Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine

Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast

Christine Goodner's books: https://suzukitriangle.com/books/

Links in this Episode:

Christine Goodner's books: https://suzukitriangle.com/books/

Articles cited in this episode:

Does Your Child Have Trouble Stopping One Activity and Starting Another? By Susan Donohoe, Pediatric OT

Why do Kids Have Trouble with Transitions? By Katherine Martinelli

The Trouble with Transitions: Why they are so hard for some kids and How to Help by Claire Lerner, LCSW-C

Upcoming Enrichment Course for Suzuki Teachers: https://suzukiassociation.org/event/setting-families-up-for-success-new-student-orientation-ongoing-support-systems-for-the-studio-teacher/

Get in Touch:

You can email:Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com

Or connect with her on Instagram

Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine

Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast

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