On this week's episode of the Time to Practice podcast we're speaking with violist Grazzia Rode-Sagastume about how she fell in love with the Viola right from the start of her music journey, the importance of community, and how she works to support parents and caregivers in her program. Links in this Episode:  Find Grazzia on Instagram Omaha Conservatory of Music  Music Practice Makeover Detailed show notes and Transcript at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode38/

Join the host of the Time to Practice podcast Christine E Goodner as she shares some of the behind-the-scenes process of how her new book Music Practice Makeover came into existence.  You can get your own copy  on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L0PYd2 or find it on apple books, barnes & noble, KOBO and more here: https://books2read.com/u/b6M9ly You can find detailed show notes and a transcript of this episode at www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode37/

This week on the podcast we're speaking with freelance artist and viola & violin teacher Ángel Falú-García. We talk about his start in music and how he ended up playing the viola, what he learned the hard way about practice and how that influences how he works with his students now and more.  Links in this episode Find Ángel M. Falú's Teaching Page on Facebook Find Ángel M. Falú-García on Instagram Pre-order Christine's New Book Music Practice Makeover, out next week HERE.   Find...

In my work conducting interviews, giving talks and workshops, and working with many families over the last two decades, I've realized there are many, many reasons we practice. In this episode I share four common reasons we practice.  Of course one reason is that we want to, or love to, practice. But there are other very valid experiences around practice too!   Links from this episode:  PreOrder the ebook of Music Practice Makeover HERE Find Christine on Instagram

In this episode, we are speaking with music educator and children's author  Courtney Woodward. In our conversation she shared with her students in the classroom about practice, how the process of writing and publishing a book is so related to music, and all about her new children's book out today!  Links from this episode:  Courtney's Instagram Courtney's Facebook Courtney's Website The New Book Family Dynamics on Amazon & on Barnes&Noble.com Detailed show notes and transcript...

This week on the Time to Practice Podcast we're speaking with music educator Barbie Wong. We talk about her research into the lives of musicians, how we can create an environment that supports young musicians' growth, and some great tips for motivation and music practice. You won't want to miss this conversation! Links in this Episode: Find Barbie’s Facebook Group Barbie’s website: https://www.barbiewong.com/ Barbie Wong’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/barbiewong Find Barbie...

This week we’re speaking with violinist, performer, & Suzuki teacher Tiana Angus. Tiana Angus is an enthusiastic and passionate Suzuki violin teacher in QLD, Australia.  She has a number of creative, colorful resources to help violinists practice at www.dolcestrings.com.au.  She is also practice partner to her own two young children.   In this episode, we talk about what Tiana remembers about music growing up, the unexpected declaration she made to her very first teacher, and ideas for...

This week we’re speaking with Violist and movement specialist Kayleigh Miller. Kayleigh is certified in yoga, pilates, and personal training. She is also a performing musician in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about how her relationship to practice has changed over time, the connection between movement and music, and many thoughts about practice and life as a musician.    Links in this Episode: Find Kayleigh on Instagram : www.Instagram.com/kayleighmm Kayleigh Miller’s Websites: ...

This week on the Time to Practice podcast we're talking about working as a team, with our young musicians, to get practice done as effectively and peacefully as possible.  Adopting this mindset, or approach can be a huge game-changer! You can read more about this in a past article by Christine Goodner HERE. You can read this episode in blog post form here: www.SuzukiTriangle.com/TTPEpisode30/ Support the podcast by joining our next live event all about the 4 young musician practice...

This week we’re speaking with violinist & violist Raymond Mallari. We talk about motivation, how he used to think he didn’t like to practice when he was younger but has changed his mind, and the importance of incorporating the human side of ourselves as musicians into our music. I hope you find this episode as fun & inspirational as I did. Links in this Episode: Find Raymond on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mallari.raymond & https://www.instagram.com/misterraymusic  ...