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This week we're speaking with Dr. Cora Cooper and Claire Allen about incorporating music by women into the literature that young musicians are learning as they develop their skills. We talk about why this is so important, resources you can use, and get a behind the scenes look into the creation of the Violin Music by Women anthology and new course for teachers.  Links in this episode:  Online workshop with Christine Goodner: Effective Strategies for Giving Feedback in Music Practice  Violin Music by Women Anthology Violin Music by Women COURSE  Sleepy Puppy Press  Dr. Cora Cooper on Time to Practice, Episode 75 Claire Allen on Time to Practice, Episode 18     & the Perfectionism Series with Christine Goodner  Claire Allen's Website Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com You can email:Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com or connect with her on Instagram TRANSCRIPT

As a follow-up to last week's great conversation with violinist and author Anthea Kreston, Christine Goodner shares ideas to create an environment at home that makes students more interested in music practice throughout the week.  Links in this Episode Online workshop with Christine Goodner: Effective Strategies for Giving Feedback in Music Practice  Episode 145 with Anthea Kreston  The Practice Shoppe Website  Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com You can email:Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com or connect with her on Instagram TRANSCRIPT

This week I'm excited to be speaking with violinist Anthea Kreston. Anthea is amember of the Delgani Quartet, a former Suzuki kid, and parent of young musicians. She is All Classical Radio's artist in residence for 2026-2027 and author of the new memoir Crescendo: Chronicals of an Adventerous Violinist which is out this week!  Links in this episode: Positive Practice Workbook by Christine E Goodner  Anthea Kreston's Website: https://antheakreston.com/ Anthea Kreston's Book: https://antheakreston.com/crescendo Crescendo Reader's Guide 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

This week, Christine shares an important perspective shift that can help us support our children or students with ADHD in their music practice, as well as two strategies for practice that can really help. Of course each student with ADHD has their own unique needs and approaches that help, so these ideas are meant to be tailored to the indivudual student and what helps them learn and practice music best.  Links in this episode: Helping Students Build Focus and Attention Webinar             Individual Rate            Studio Rate                                 Mayo Clinic Article about ADHD symptoms can be found HERE  A great resource for parents and teachers: ADDITUDE  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

This week, pianist Barbie Wong joins me to talk about the late, great Dolly Parton and a few lessons we can take from her life to help us think about supporting the young musicians in our lives.    Links in this Episode Barbie Wong's website  Musical Nest Community hosted by Christine & Barbie Book: My Life and Other Unfinished Business by Dolly Parton This book appears to be out of print, but you may be able to find it at your local library or used book seller.  Podcast: Dolly Parton's America  Article: Dolly Parton was Excellence Other Time to Practice Episodes with Barbie Wong  Transcript

This week, Christine Goodner shares some advice and reminders to help us make the most of the fall practice season and get us closer to our goals, so we can look back when we reach the holiday season and see real progress made over the next few months.  Be sure to subscribe or follow wherever you stream podcasts  Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: [email protected] Links in this episode Last week's episode with Sharon Funk Episode 64 with flute Teacher Trainer Meret Bitticks Transcript

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: [email protected] Transcript

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: [email protected] Transcript

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

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: [email protected] TRANSCRIPT

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: [email protected] TRANSCRIPT

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

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: [email protected] TRANSCRIPT

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: [email protected] Transcript

This week Claire Allen is back for an all-new episode on perfectionism and perfectionist thinking in the music studio. We're excited to share our reflections one year after our series aired, including the resources we're finding helpful and what has stuck with us in our teaching and beyond.  Links in this Episode: This episode is brought to you by my series of books about music practice from parents of young musicians: Suzukitriangle.com/books Find the whole Series on Perfectionism from last summer Big list of Resources About Supporting Perfectionists in the Private Studio Violinist.com article about Christine & Claire's ASTA presentation  Study on Corrective comments and ADHD Dodson, W. W. (2022). How ADHD shapes your perceptions, emotions & motivation. ADHD Denmark. Retrieved from https://adhd.dk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/05/Dodson-How-ADHD-Shapes-Your-Perceptions-Emotions-.pdf    Recommended Reading:  How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists by Ellen Hendriksen, PhD Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing by Dr. Molly Gebrian Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing & Transform the Way You Live by Emma Reed Turrell  Find Claire Allen on Instagram HERE and HERE Claire Allen's website: http://www.claireallenviolin.com/ Claire Allen's first Time to Practice Episode   SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter   Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram Email: [email protected]  TRANSCRIPT