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

Christine Goodner
Music Practice
Music Education
Suzuki Method
Perfectionism
Motivation
Parenting
Teaching Strategies
Practice Techniques
Practice Tips
Child Development
Joy In Music
Music
Joy In Music Practice
Practice Challenges
Violin
Violin Pedagogy
Student Development
Education Techniques
ADHD
Emotional Support In Practice

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... more

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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 ow... more

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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.

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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 month... more

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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 exam... more

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Recent Guests

Barbie Wong
Pianist, music educator, researcher focusing on musicians' early lives
Musical Nest Community
Episode: 143 | Dolly Parton & Lessons for Raising Musical Kids with Barbie Wong
Sharon Funk
Suzuki violinist and parent sharing real-life practice strategies
Suzuki education community
Episode: 141 | Music Practice with a 3 Year Old: Sharon Funk shares Real Life Music Parenting Advice
Vijay Gupta
Violinist, founder Street Symphony, artistic director of Street Symphony, author of Restrung
Street Symphony
Episode: 140 | Vijay Gupta on Music, Nurturing Young Musicians' Growth, and Coming Back to Yourself
Michael King
Cellist, Seattle-based educator; leads Seattle Cello Choirs and performer with Kevin King Duo
klcelloduo.com; suzukiinstitute.org
Episode: 139 | Dr. Michael King and the Sticky Note Game: A Fun Way to Keep Students Engaged
Laura Sinclair
Performing musician (viola/violin), music educator
Independent educator specializing in stress-free studio coaching
Episode: 138 | Laura Sinclair Shares 3 Quick Tips for Engaging Music Practice
Edmund Sprunger
Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer, author of Helping Parents Practice and Building Violin Skills
Suzuki teaching community
Episode: Best Of: Edmund Sprunger on Scheduling, Getting Back into the Routine & The Importance of Frustration
Laura Nerenberg
Violin teacher and improvisation teacher
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Episode: 137 | Creativity that Fuels Motivation: A Practice Tip from Laura Nerenberg
Anton Van Oosbree
Parent of young musician, shared personal Suzuki experience
California-based parent
Episode: 136 | 3 Practice Tips for Parents of Young Musicians with Parent Guest Anton Van Oosbree
Claire Allen
Violinist and educator, presenter on perfectionism in music learning
Independent musician and educator
Episode: 135 | NEW - Perfectionism in the Music Studio Revisited with Claire Allen & Christine Goodner

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Christine Goodner
Host of Time To Practice

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141 | Music Practice with a 3 Year Old: Sharon Funk shares Real Life Music Parenting Advice
Q: What would you like to share about parenting a very young musician and about what's working for you in practice?
Sharon describes a flexible routine, early integration of practice into daily life, and concrete tactics like practice cards and portable activities to keep engagement even when the child is away from the instrument. She emphasizes testing whether the child can physically perform a task, using incentives like beads, and ensuring parents model practice and stay involved as a team.
140 | Vijay Gupta on Music, Nurturing Young Musicians' Growth, and Coming Back to Yourself
Q: What would you say to parents or teachers about nurturing potential while preserving humanity?
Gupta emphasizes balancing high standards with space for play, curiosity, and receiving the child as a whole person, not just a prodigy, to sustain growth and genuine love for music.
138 | Laura Sinclair Shares 3 Quick Tips for Engaging Music Practice
Q: What are some safe, low-cost tools you use to make practice feel new and fun?
Laura mentions items like a large dice, bubble poppers for bow holds, and other household manipulatives that keep repetitions lively while staying safe in home settings.
138 | Laura Sinclair Shares 3 Quick Tips for Engaging Music Practice
Q: Can you share a concrete example of how you connect a technical concept to a story or character?
She gave the example of relating articulation to Zootopia characters, using familiar movie references to make review easier and more memorable without relying on strict Italian terms.
138 | Laura Sinclair Shares 3 Quick Tips for Engaging Music Practice
Q: What sparked you to focus on summer practice and novelty in your approach?
Laura explains that many students have inconsistent summer schedules, so she uses imaginative framing, media connections, and varied locations to keep practice engaging rather than a chore.

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This show focuses on how families, teachers, and young musicians can build healthier, more enjoyable practice routines. Episodes frequently cover practical strategies for sustaining motivation, reducing pressure, and balancing practice with daily life—often through parenting tips, Suzuki pedagogy, and behavior-aware coaching. Guests range from educators and performers to parents sharing real-world experiences, with recurring themes around gamification, purposeful practice, listening skills, and the psychology of practice. A notable angle is the emphasis on relationship-building and long-term growth over sheer technique, making it useful for listeners who want actionable steps to support a child's musical journey while keeping practice posit... more

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