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

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