Best Christine Goodner Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking What's Possible with Christopher Maloney of Practice Warriors 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

Today, we’re speaking to Christopher Maloney of Practice Warriors. Christopher is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed and recorded with an impressive list of rock and pop musicians, some of whom he’ll share at the start of our interview below. He’s a former instructor and Department Chair at the world-renowned Musicians Institute in Los Angel…

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Amy Beth Horman on Approaching Music Practice with Gratitude (Part 2) 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

This is second in a two- part series with violinist and pedagogue Amy Beth Horman. You can listen to part 1 on episode 48 (HERE). We talk about minds wandering in practice, continue our conversation on gratitude, and talk about parenting a musical child as well. There was such a great response to the first episode of this two-part series and I can'…

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Supporting Teens & Approaching Practice with Gratitude: A Conversation with Amy Beth Horman (Part 1) 47:50

3M ago47:50

47:50

In this episode we start what is a two-part interview with violinist and pedagogue Amy Beth Horman. We had such a fascinating conversation about practice, both from her perspective, which you will hear today, but also about how she works with and talks about practice with her daughter Ava and with her students (which we’ll get into more in next wee…

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Transition Rituals for Starting Music Practice 10:00

3M ago10:00

10:00

On this week's mini episode, Christine shares some thoughts on why transition rituals can be helpful leading up to practice, some ideas for where to start when you work on creating one of your own (for yourself or your child) and asks listeners to send an email or audio recording sharing their transition ritual for practice to be used for a future …

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Listener Favorite: Best Practice Tips of Season 1 (Part 2) 14:09

3M ago14:09

14:09

Christine is still traveling for the SAA/ASTA conference this week so here is part two of our listener favorite series with practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast. You can find the transcript and show notes for this episode here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode25/By Christine Goodner

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Listener Favorite: Best Practice Tips of Season 1 (part 1) 15:24

3M ago15:24

15:24

Christine is traveling to the SAA/ASTA conference this week so is excited to share this listener favorite episode with you. It's the first of two parts (you'll hear part 2 next week) with some of the best practice tips from Season 1 of the podcast. You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://suzukitriangle.com/ttpepisode24/…

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Making Great Music with Ease with Jennifer Roig-Francolí 48:55

4M ago48:55

48:55

This week we’re speaking with Jennifer Roig-Francolí: musicians coach, creator of the Art of Freedom Method, Alexander Teacher, and Bestselling Author of the new book Make Great Music with Ease!: The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life In this episode, we discuss the importance of choices and playing without…

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Measuring both the Gap & The Gain 7:17

4M ago7:17

7:17

In this mini episode Christine Goodner discusses the importance of knowing both how far we've come AND where we're headed. Striking that balance as a musician and as an adult supporting a young musician is so important. You can read this episode in written form HERE The Gap and The Gain book (affiliate link) Hilary Hahn on Instagram Connect with Ch…

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The Parent-Child Relationship in Music Practice: A Conversation with Alan Duncan 41:18

4M ago41:18

41:18

On this week’s episode, we’re speaking with long-time Suzuki parent Alan Duncan. Alan shares what he’s learned through the challenging starting phases of preschool beginner through letting go and helping his daughter transition into the independent practicer she is now. We talk about creativity, practice as the stress-test for the parent-child rela…

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Leading with Love First with Barbie Wong 30:38

5M ago30:38

30:38

On this week’s episode of the Time to Practice podcast, we’re speaking with music educator and speaker Barbie Wong. Barbie shares about the importance of community for young musicians (and their parents!), about supporting our children in music practice through the idea of love first, and about remembering the difference between practicing and play…

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Don't Forget to Help Students Find the Joy 5:28

5M ago5:28

5:28

On this week’s episode of the podcast your host Christine Goodner is bringing you a mini-episode on one of the themes that keeps coming up this season: finding Joy in our musical lives. Links in this week’s episode: Past episode with Crystal Boyack and Susanna Klein The Last Repair Shop on Youtube The written version of this week’s episode/transcri…

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Playing the Long Game with Susanna Klein 45:11

5M ago45:11

45:11

On this week’s episode, we’re speaking to Violinist and Practice expert Susanna Klein. Susanna shares her own experience with music practice, how her perspective changed about music practice after incorporating ideas from sports psychology, and thoughts on supporting our children in their music practice. Links in this week’s episode: Susanna’s Webs…

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Flexing Our Perseverance Muscle through Practice 6:25

5M ago6:25

6:25

On this week’s episode of the podcast, your host, Christine Goodner, is bringing you our first mini-episodes for season 2, all about the practice it takes to flex our perseverance muscle in the practice room. Links in this week’s episode: Last week’s episode with Crystal Boyack The written version of this week’s episode/transcript can be found HERE…

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Musicality & Joy from the Beginning with Crystal Boyack 35:15

6M ago35:15

35:15

Welcome to season 2! On this week's episode, we're speaking with Crystal Boyack: violinist, parent, and creator of Wee Violin (and Wee Cello & Wee Viola which are newly out this week!). We talk about her own practice journey, what she learned from practicing with her own children, and what inspired her to create Wee Violin. Links in this episode: C…

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Community & Support for Parents/Caregivers with Violist Grazzia Rode-Sagastume 30:31

2y ago30:31

30:31

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 Conserv…

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Behind the Scenes Peek at Music Practice Makeover 11:43

2y ago11:43

11:43

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 fin…

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Setting Goals for Music Practice with Ángel M. Falú-García 29:54

2+ y ago29:54

29:54

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 …

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Four Very Different Reasons We Practice 9:16

2+ y ago9:16

9:16

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 prac…

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Practice, Performance, & The Creative Process with Courtney Woodward 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

24:45

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 Courtn…

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Motivation & A Musical Environment with Barbie Wong 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

33:43

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’…

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Building Motivation & Enjoyment in Music Practice with Tiana Angus 25:18

2+ y ago25:18

25:18

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,…

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The Connection Between Feeling & Sound with Kayleigh Miller 36:29

2+ y ago36:29

36:29

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 an…

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Teamwork & Practice with Young Musicians 7:39

2+ y ago7:39

7:39

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 for…

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Bringing Our Human Experience to Music with Violinist & Violist Raymond Mallari 35:04

2+ y ago35:04

35:04

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…

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Nurturing Each Music Student As They Are with Violinist Kristina Turner 26:54

2+ y ago26:54

26:54

This week we are talking to violinist, music teacher, and parent Kristina Turner. Kristina grew up in Bellingham, Washington, and now lives in Salt Lake City Utah where she teaches on the faculty of The Gifted Music School. We talk about what drew her to teaching, what she learned about practicing the hard way, and the lessons she's learned from pr…

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The Importance of Efficient Practice with Violist Lisa Dyvig 26:05

2+ y ago26:05

26:05

In this week’s episode, we’re speaking with Lisa Dyvig. Lisa is a professional violist living in Olympia Washington. She is also a music teacher & parent of two young musicians. Lisa is the owner and creator of Alto Clef gifts - which features fun gifts, mugs, t-shirts and more that she was inspired to create after realizing how many cool music ite…

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The Only Way You Get Better is By Making Mistakes with Dr. Molly Gebrian (Best of) 33:09

2+ y ago33:09

33:09

In this episode we're revisiting a conversation we had with Dr. Molly Gebrian, a violist, performer, and teacher who is an expert on the topic of music and the brain. We discuss what practice was like for her growing up, when she knew she wanted to become a professional musician, her background in neuroscience and what she has learned about effecti…

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Best Practice Tips of 2021 (Part Two) 14:39

2+ y ago14:39

14:39

This week’s episode is the second in a two-part series recapping the best practice tips our Time to Practice guests shared at the end of their episodes this year. It’s a great way to remember all the great practice ideas shared on the podcast in 2021, and if you missed any of these interviews, it might spark your interest in catching up with some p…

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Best Practice Tips of 2021 (Part One) 15:54

2+ y ago15:54

15:54

This week’s episode starts a two-part series (to be continued next week) recapping the best practice tips our Time to Practice guests shared at the end of their episodes this year. It’s a great way to remember all the great practice ideas shared on the podcast in 2021 and if you missed any of these interviews, it may spark your interest in catching…

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Setting Goals in Unusual Times with Jessica Peresta 31:16

2+ y ago31:16

31:16

In this episode, we're speaking with music educator Jessica Peresta. We talk about her memories of learning music as a child, a great practice tip, and have some real talk about how to think about making goals and preparing for a new year as teachers and parents who may feel burnout or exhausted. This conversation was really helpful for me personal…

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3 Ways to Think About Measuring Progress with Christine Goodner 10:43

2+ y ago10:43

10:43

Today Christine is sharing a few ideas about measuring our progress at the end of the year. Especially when it comes to progress on an instrument with young musicians, here are three ways we can think about looking back and seeing how far we've come this year. Links from Today’s Episode: The Gap and The Gain Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza Positi…

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Executive Function Skills & Music Practice with Emily Hawe 32:00

2+ y ago32:00

32:00

This week we're talking to Executive Function Skills coach Emily Hawe all about the skills we use in practice and how we (as teachers and practice partners) can help our children and students develop them. Links from this Episode: Website: https://www.mindlaunchers.com/ Get a weekly resource from Emily in your email: https://www.mindlaunchers.com/m…

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On Gratitude & Being Human 6:59

2+ y ago6:59

6:59

Doesn't it always affect us most when an artist shares themselves through their music and makes us feel something? It may be joy or deep sorrow, but feeling deeply through music is such a moving experience. Having music in our lives is a wonderful way to feel things deeply, the joy and the hard things. It's a great way to have a place to be with ea…

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Good Practice Makes Good Habits with Tamara Gonzalez 34:23

2+ y ago34:23

34:23

This week we're speaking with Violinist & Violist, Suzuki Teacher, conductor, and music education advocate Tamara Gonzalez. We discuss the importance of school music programs, how vital an orchestra experience is if you have one in your community, and many helpful ideas about practice. Find Tamara Gonzalez's Bio and information Here Find Detailed S…

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The Secret to Practice is Understanding Yourself with Claire Allen 36:10

2+ y ago36:10

36:10

This week we're talking to violinist, music educator, and writer Claire Allen. On this episode we're discussing effective practice, tapping into what students want to improve in their playing, and how understanding ourselves is really the key to effective practice. Links from Today's Episode: Claire Allen’s Website Find Claire Allen on Instagram Fi…

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Encouraging Teens in Music Lessons 14:19

2+ y ago14:19

14:19

Christine is sharing a mini pep-talk today all about encouraging the teens in our lives who are studying music. Hear ideas about encouraging things to say, do, and what professional musicians say encourages them. Links in this Epsisode: Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel, M.D. The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Sie…

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Writing, Performing , & The Creative Process with Ashley Rescot 27:03

2+ y ago27:03

27:03

On today's episode of the TIme to Practice podcast we're speaking with violinist and author Ashley Rescot. Ashley describes herself as an "aficionado of music, pedagogy, family, faith, and language." She writes about her life as a musician and writes fiction geared toward young musicians that they can connect and relate to. We got a chance to sit d…

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Be Intentional & Keep Going with Dr. Quinton Morris 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

31:20

On this week's episode of the podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with violinist, educator, entrepreneur, radio host, and filmmaker Dr. Quinton Morris. To highlight a few of his current roles: Dr. Morris is Associate Professor of Violin at Seattle University, Founder of Key to Change, and the Artist-Scholar in Residence at Classical King FM 98…

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Music History We Weren't Taught: An Interview with Chenoa Murphy 29:50

2+ y ago29:50

29:50

Today we're speaking with Chenoa Alamu Murphy who is a violinist, teacher, and speaker who offers fabulous courses online about Black Classical Composers & Musicians, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We talk about diversifying our repertoire, some of her story as a musician, incorporating music history we wish we had known growing up, m…

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Motivation for Musicians with Ruth Meints 33:10

2+ y ago33:10

33:10

On this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Ruth Meints. Ruth is the Executive Director of the Omaha Conservatory of Music and creator of String Sprouts, a program that connects over 1200 students in her community to music lessons. Ruth has a new book: The Music Teacher’s Little Guide to Big Motivation and I can’t wait to dive in and talk to her all a…

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5 Practice Tips for Supporting Young Musicians with Christine Goodner 10:09

3y ago10:09

10:09

Today we're doing something a little bit different . . . Christine is sharing five practice tips to keep in mind when supporting the young musicians in your life. Detailed show notes and transcript available HERE Find Christine's Books: Beyond the Music Lesson & Positive Practice Find Christine on Instagram @SuzukiTriangle Sign up for the next Pep …

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Growth, Beauty & Connection with Brittany Gardner and Kelly McConkie Stewart 34:25

3y ago34:25

34:25

On this week’s episode, we’re talking to two cellists from Salt Lake City who are performers, teachers, parents, and workshop clinicians and who run a wonderful cello choir together that has been especially inspiring to them and their students this past year. Kelly McConkie Steward: www.instagram.com/mcstewart_cellostudio http://www.stewartcellostu…

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Untold Stories Around Us with Diane Worthey 31:14

3y ago31:14

31:14

Today we're speaking with violinist, teacher, and author Diane Worthey. Diane teaches in the preparatory Strings Division at the University of Idaho and is the author of the recent book IN ONE EAR & OUT THE OTHER: ANTONIA BRICO & HER AMAZINGLY MUSICAL LIFE and the recipient of the 2021 Paterson Prize for Young Readers. We discussed her journey with…

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Music Opens Doors to the Whole World with Maria De Alba 34:21

3y ago34:21

34:21

On this week’s episode we are speaking with cellist, parent and music educator Maria De Alba. Director of the International Suzuki Monterrey Festival for 7 years and Festival Bach to Cello for 2 years.She currently lives in Europe, Poland where she directs the Suzuki Cello Studio with students from Poland, Mexico and the USA. We talk all about pare…

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Music is for Everyone with Bryson Tarbet 22:20

3y ago22:20

22:20

On this week's podcast we're talking about music practice, motivation and how sometimes practicing music looks like being a kid with Elementary Music Educator Bryson Tarbet. Bryson is a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He received his Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and is cur…

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I Want Them to Find Their Voice with Shu-Yi Scott 27:08

3y ago27:08

27:08

On this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Shu-Yi Scott. Dr. Shu-Yi Scott holds a MM in cello performance from Penn State University and a DMA in cello performance from the University of Texas at Austin. She became a registered Suzuki cello teacher trainer in 2019. In this episode, we talked about practice, parenting, and how young musicians …

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Creating a Laboratory for Learning with Laura Sinclair 40:17

3y ago40:17

40:17

In today's episode we're talking Laura Sinclair - a violinist, violist, performer and educator all about how to learn together, about ourselves and our children, as we practice. We talk about practice, big feelings that happen in the practice room, brain research and much more. Find links to Laura’s social media and resources here: https://linktr.e…

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The Fun is Had Once You Put In the Work with Rebecca Lane 24:12

3y ago24:12

24:12

On this episode, we talk to Rebecca Lane. Rebecca is the director, founder, and owner of Lane Music School. She co-hosts the Kids Q the Music Podcast with her daughter Zara and coaches teachers and professional musicians in their businesses. She is a violinst, a teacher, a mom and we talk about embarrassing practice stories, practice with our child…

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Pull People Up Alongside You with Calida Jones 35:39

3y ago35:39

35:39

Calida Jones is a violinist with her Masters in Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy from the Hartt School. She has taught in a variety of music settings including Suzuki and El-Sistema-inspired programs. Calida is an activist, consultant, and speaker. She is the former Director of Engagement at the Hartt School and has just begun a new role as V…

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The Only Way You Get Better is By Making Mistakes with Dr. Molly Gebrian 32:53

3y ago32:53

32:53

In this episode we talk to Dr. Molly Gebrian, a violist, performer, and teacher who is an expert on the topic of music and the brain. We discuss what practice was like for her growing up, when she knew she wanted to become a professional musician, her background in neuroscience and what she has learned about effective practice that you might be abl…

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