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Time To Practice

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

Do you help a young musician in your life practice? Are you a teacher that works with young musicians? Hosted by Christine Goodner, an experienced violin and early childhood music teacher. and author of Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice, resources all about how to help families make music practice at home more effective with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE will bring you weekly conversat... more

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This week, we're continuing our summer practice and motivation tip series with performing musician, music educator, early childhood educator, and parent Annie Reed. Annie shares a strategy that has transformed practice for her children the past few m... more

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This week we revisit episode 6 and music educator Bryson Tarbet shares his advice for music practice. He shares great advice to think about as you support your young musician in music practice this week!

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This week we're continuing our summer practice and motivation tip series with some fantastic advice from violinist, violist, and early childhood music educator Grazzia Rode-Sagastume.

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Christine shares one simple way to help young musicians build motivation and ownership in music practice.

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Recent Guests

Laura Nerenberg
Suzuki violin teacher and professional violinist in Ottawa/Gatineau
Self-employed / Suzuki Pedagogy
Episode: 127 | Laura Nerenberg on Improvisation, Working to Avoid Distraction, & Music Practice
Barbie Wong
Music educator, Suzuki teacher, frequent expert guest on the show
Independent music education/Barbie Wong's practice
Episode: 125 | Pitfalls to Help Young Musicians Avoid in Music Practice with Barbie Wong
Jeeyoon Kim
Award-winning classical pianist, educator, author, and podcaster
Independent
Episode: 124 | Beyond the Keys with Jeeyoon Kim (Part Two)
Sarah Hart-Unger
Pediatric endocrinologist, host of Best Laid Plans and Best of Both Worlds
Episode: 119 | Sarah Hart-Unger on Planning, Goals, & Music Practice
Megan Orton
Digital Wellness Educator and founder of Mindful Media
Mindful Media
Episode: Practice Motivation & Screen Time with Megan Orton of MIndful Media
Nicola Cantan
Music educator and pianist, author of Practice Pie
Practice Pie
Episode: Nicola Cantan answers the Question: How do I get my Child to Want To Practice?
Linda Piatt
A fantastic music educator who has studied pedagogy, child development, and performance psychology during her ongoing training.
Episode: Linda Piatt: Best Practices for Home Music Practice from a Parent, Musician, & Music Educator
Meret Bitticks
Performer, music educator, flute teacher trainer
Music Institute of Chicago
Episode: Making Music Practice Joyful & Effective: Tips from the Experts
Elizabeth Guerriero
Violinist, music educator, founder of Beth G Consulting
Beth G Consulting
Episode: Making Music Practice Joyful & Effective: Tips from the Experts

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Christine Goodner
Host focusing on practical music practice, Suzuki pedagogy, and family-centered strategies

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124 | Beyond the Keys with Jeeyoon Kim (Part Two)
Q: But what's one thing we could have people take with them into their practice week ahead?
Be gentle with yourself and aim for balance; understand your own tendencies, set realistic goals, and use a warm, encouraging tone with yourself to prevent burnout and promote steady progress.
Nicola Cantan answers the Question: How do I get my Child to Want To Practice?
Q: What advice do you give to families who feel their child wants to play an instrument but struggles with practicing?
Parents should create a positive practice environment, recognize that children may not want to practice right now due to distractions, and establish a consistent practice routine.
Tips for Music Practice with Bassist Sherry Luchette
Q: How old were you when you first started learning music? Did you start on the bass?
Sherry did not start on the bass; she played various instruments by ear before discovering the bass.
Women Composers in Student Literature and Beyond with Dr. Cora Cooper
Q: How do you categorize the levels of music in your anthologies?
Cora explained that the anthologies are divided based on skill levels, making it accessible for all students, with four volumes catering to beginners through advanced levels.
Women Composers in Student Literature and Beyond with Dr. Cora Cooper
Q: What made you first think about putting together music by women composers?
Cora's realization came when she inherited new students using a piece by a female composer, Josephine Trott, and became curious about the lack of representation of women in standard teaching literature.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that centers on helping families and teachers boost young musicians' practice habits. Across episodes, listeners encounter hands-on methods for improving motivation, attention, and technique through Suzuki pedagogy, deliberate practice, and structured routines. Guests range from veteran educators and performers to researchers and parents, with recurring emphasis on managing distractions, designing effective home practice, and fostering joyful, sustainable engagement with music. A notable strength is translating complex concepts—such as executive function, deliberate practice, and the impact of screen time—into concrete tips families can apply in real-life lessons and daily routines.

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1. Laura Nerenberg
2. Barbie Wong
3. Jeeyoon Kim
4. Sarah Hart-Unger
5. Megan Orton
6. Nicola Cantan
7. Linda Piatt
8. Meret Bitticks

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