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

Christine Goodner
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Do you support a young musician with music practice? Are you a music educator that works with young musicians? This podcast if for you! Hosted by Christine Goodner is an experienced violin and early childhood music teacher. She's also the author of Beyond the Music Lesson, Positive Practice, Music Practice Makeover and resources all about helping families make music practice at home more effective with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE brings you weekly conversations with performers, teachers, and students that will help, encourage, and support you as you support the young musicians in your life.

  1. 6d ago

    141 | Music Practice with a 3 Year Old: Sharon Funk shares Real Life Music Parenting Advice

    This week on the Time to Practice podcast, violinist, music educator,and parent Sharon Funk is joining us to talk about music practice at home with her 3-year-old daughter, who is learning Suzuki Guitar. She shares practical advice and real-life examples of how they are making music lessons and practice work for their family at this young age - it was inspiring to hear all of her ideas!    Links in this Episode: Sharon Funk's Bio: https://upbeatnewhampshire.org/about/our-teachers/sharon-funk/ About the Suzuki Method: https://internationalsuzuki.org/method Upcoming SAA Enrichment Course: Setting Families Up for Success: From Onboarding to Ongoing Support  Links to Find Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Helping Your Child Develop a Love of Music: SuzukiTriangle.com/books | For BULK book orders click HERE    Want to be a part of a future Audio Practice Journal and share your experience? Submit HERE Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com Transcript

  2. Sep 23

    140 | Vijay Gupta on Music, Nurturing Young Musicians' Growth, and Coming Back to Yourself

    This week we're kicking off our new season of episodes with a fantastic conversation with violinist, speaker, founder and artistic director of the nonprofit Street Symphony, and now author of a fantastic new memoir called Restrung: Vijay Gupta. We talk about his new book, his article in the Suzuki journal, his journey as a musician and what he's learned along the way. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Links in this Episode: Upcoming SAA Enrichment Course: Setting Families Up for Success: From Onboarding to Ongoing Support  Vijay Gupta's website: https://www.vijaygupta.com/ Restrung: A Memoir of Music and Transformation by Vijay Gupta Bookshop.org | Amazon  Find Vijay Gupta on Instagram: instagram.com/guptaviolin/   Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com Transcript

  3. Sep 16 ·  Bonus

    Replay: 5 Ways You Can Support Your Child in Music Lessons this Week

    Parents & families of music students - this short and sweet episode is for you!  Time to Practice season 4 starts next week and I can't wait for you to hear it. Links in this Episode:  Setting Families Up for Success Enrichment Course for Teachers (October 2026)  Sign up for the monthly newsletter 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  TRANSCRIPT

  4. Sep 2

    139 | Dr. Michael King and the Sticky Note Game: A Fun Way to Keep Students Engaged

    This week we're wrapping up our Summer of Music practice tips. Today we're speaking with cellist Dr. Michael King about his favorite game for music practice and music lessons, and it may be a great one for you to incorporate into music practice or lessons this week!   Links in this episode: Upcoming SAA Enrichment Course: Setting Families Up for Success: From Onboarding to Ongoing Support  Michael King's Website Suzuki Institute of Seattle  Seattle Cello Choirs    Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com TRANSCRIPT

  5. Aug 26

    138 | Laura Sinclair Shares 3 Quick Tips for Engaging Music Practice

    This week we're speaking with Laura Sinclair about three ways she suggests her students stay motivated and engaged in music practice over the summer. She shares great tips with us that work whenever your child's practice needs a boost of inspiration!   Links in this episode: Upcoming SAA Enrichment Course: Setting Families Up for Success: From Onboarding to Ongoing Support  Laura Sinclair's website: https://lauraksinclair.com/ Laura Sinclair's Instagram  Practice Shoppe Bingo Cards  Listen to Laura's full-length interview on the podcast in Episode 6 HERE   Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com TRANSCRIPT

  6. Aug 19 ·  Bonus

    Best Of: Edmund Sprunger on Scheduling, Getting Back into the Routine & The Importance of Frustration

    By listener request this week's episode has something for everyone whether you're a teacher, parent, or both.  Edmund Sprunger is a Registered Violin Teacher Trainer with the Suzuki Association of the Americas, Author of Helping Parents Practice and Building Violin Skills (two books I personally love and recommend all the time). He is a frequent guest speaker and clinician at workshops and events supporting Suzuki teachers and Families. Edmund Sprunger is also a psychotherapist in private practice giving him a unique perspective of having studied with Suzuki in Japan, decades of teaching experience, deep care about supporting parents who are supporting their children in practice and his perspective in the field of mental health. Links in this Episode: Edmund Sprunger's Website: https://www.sprungerstudio.com/ Helping Parents Practice by Edmund Sprunger Music Practice Makeover: at Bookshop.org or Amazon.com You can email Christine here: 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 TRANSCRIPT

  7. Aug 12

    137 | Creativity that Fuels Motivation: A Practice Tip from Laura Nerenberg

    This week Laura Nerenberg, performing musician, music educator, and parent, is sharing a practice tip with us and I can't wait for you to hear it! Laura first came on the podcast on episode 127 (link below) if you enjoyed this tip, you'll want to check out our conversation from earlier this year all about practice and improvisation. Meanwhile, I hope this practice tip inspires you this week! Thanks for sharing your tip with us Laura! Links in this episode: Laura Nerenberg's website  Laura Nerenberg's full length interview from earlier this season Parent Talk with Barbie Wong: August 15th at 9am Pacific  Studio Rate: Parent Talk with Barbie Wong (or link to purchase the recording if you're seeing this afer the event)    Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com TRANSCRIPT

  8. Aug 5

    136 | 3 Practice Tips for Parents of Young Musicians with Parent Guest Anton Van Oosbree

    This week our practice tip is coming parent Anton Van Oosbree, who shares three practice tips he's learned after four years of lessons with his child. These are especially great tips for parents and caregivers who practice with their children!  Links in this episode: Parent Talk with Barbie Wong: August 15th at 9am Pacific  Studio Rate: Parent Talk with Barbie Wong Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: Christine@SuzukiTriangle.com Transcript

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Do you support a young musician with music practice? Are you a music educator that works with young musicians? This podcast if for you! Hosted by Christine Goodner is an experienced violin and early childhood music teacher. She's also the author of Beyond the Music Lesson, Positive Practice, Music Practice Makeover and resources all about helping families make music practice at home more effective with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE brings 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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