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

Christine Goodner

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 with less conflict. TIME TO PRACTICE brings you weekly conversations with performers, teachers, and

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141 | Music Practice with a 3 Year Old: Sharon Funk...

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2026/09/30

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

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32:57

140 | Vijay Gupta on Music, Nurturing Young...

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2026/09/23

This week we're kicking off our new season of episodes with a fantastic conversation with violinist, speaker, founder and artistic director of the nonprofit Street Symphony, and now author of a fantastic new memoir called Restrung: Vijay Gupta. We talk about his new book, his article in the Suzuki journal, his journey as a musician and what he's learned along the way. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Links in this Episode: Upcoming SAA Enrichment Course: Setting Families Up for

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Replay: 5 Ways You Can Support Your Child in Music...

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2026/09/16

Parents & families of music students - this short and sweet episode is for you! Time to Practice season 4 starts next week and I can't wait for you to hear it. Links in this Episode: Setting Families Up for Success Enrichment Course for Teachers (October 2026) 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

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10:58

139 | Dr. Michael King and the Sticky Note Game: A...

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2026/09/02

This week we're wrapping up our Summer of Music practice tips. Today we're speaking with cellist Dr. Michael King about his favorite game for music practice and music lessons, and it may be a great one for you to incorporate into music practice or lessons this week! Links in this episode: Upcoming SAA Enrichment Course: Setting Families Up for Success: From Onboarding to Ongoing Support Michael King's Website Suzuki Institute of Seattle Seattle Cello Choirs Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com

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10:50

138 | Laura Sinclair Shares 3 Quick Tips for Engaging...

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2026/08/26

This week we're speaking with Laura Sinclair about three ways she suggests her students stay motivated and engaged in music practice over the summer. She shares great tips with us that work whenever your child's practice needs a boost of inspiration! Links in this episode: Upcoming SAA Enrichment Course: Setting Families Up for Success: From Onboarding to Ongoing Support Laura Sinclair's website: https://lauraksinclair.com/ Laura Sinclair's Instagram Practice Shoppe Bingo Cards Listen to

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47:28

Best Of: Edmund Sprunger on Scheduling, Getting Back...

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2026/08/19

By listener request this week's episode has something for everyone whether you're a teacher, parent, or both. Edmund Sprunger is a Registered Violin Teacher Trainer with the Suzuki Association of the Americas, Author of Helping Parents Practice and Building Violin Skills (two books I personally love and recommend all the time). He is a frequent guest speaker and clinician at workshops and events supporting Suzuki teachers and Families. Edmund Sprunger is also a psychotherapist in private practice

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05:34

137 | Creativity that Fuels Motivation: A Practice...

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2026/08/12

This week Laura Nerenberg, performing musician, music educator, and parent, is sharing a practice tip with us and I can't wait for you to hear it! Laura first came on the podcast on episode 127 (link below) if you enjoyed this tip, you'll want to check out our conversation from earlier this year all about practice and improvisation. Meanwhile, I hope this practice tip inspires you this week! Thanks for sharing your tip with us Laura! Links in this episode: Laura Nerenberg's website Laura

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136 | 3 Practice Tips for Parents of Young Musicians...

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2026/08/05

This week our practice tip is coming parent Anton Van Oosbree, who shares three practice tips he's learned after four years of lessons with his child. These are especially great tips for parents and caregivers who practice with their children! Links in this episode: Parent Talk with Barbie Wong: August 15th at 9am Pacific Studio Rate: Parent Talk with Barbie Wong Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Connect with Christine on Instagram

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135 | NEW - Perfectionism in the Music Studio...

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2026/07/28

This week Claire Allen is back for an all-new episode on perfectionism and perfectionist thinking in the music studio. We're excited to share our reflections one year after our series aired, including the resources we're finding helpful and what has stuck with us in our teaching and beyond. Links in this Episode: This episode is brought to you by my series of books about music practice from parents of young musicians: Suzukitriangle.com/books Find the whole Series on Perfectionism from last summer

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32:11

Best of: Claire Allen & Christine Goodner on...

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2026/07/22

This week we're revisiting the kickoff episode of a very popular series from last summer all about supporting perfectionists and perfectionist thinking in the process of learning music. Revisit the first episode, listen to the whole series through the link below, and then join us next week as Christine Goodner and Claire Allen share reflections and what they've been working on for themselves, their teaching, and how they support families they work with related to the topic of perfectionism. Links

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134 | Alyna Bloecher: Keeping Music Practice Engaging...

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2026/07/15

This week, our practice tip comes from Alyna Bloecher a parent, Suzuki teacher, and former Suzuki kid. She shares what her family is doing this summer to keep practice engaging and motivating for her family - both adults and kids alike. Enjoy! Connect with Alyna Bloecher on Instagram Find Alyna's website HERE Leslie Thackeray (the Practice Shoppe) on the Time To Practice podcast - episode 57 Sign up for the Time to Practice Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Resources at

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133 | Parents & Caregivers of Music Students: This...

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2026/07/08

This week's short & sweet edition of the Summer Practice Tip series is for the parents and caregivers supporting a young music student in their life! Join the Musical Nest Community for Teachers - a supportive space for teachers so they feel connected and have resources to support the students and families they work with run by Christine & Frequent guest on the podcast Barbie Wong Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with

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132 | Annie Reed: Gamifying Home Practice & Building...

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2026/06/30

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 months and I can't wait for you to hear it! Links in this Episode: Book: Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family by Ash Brandin The Game Educator on Instagram Annie Reed on Instagram Annie Reed's website Listen to the episode with

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12:28

129 | Bryson Tarbet & Music Practice Tips for Young...

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2026/06/24

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! Bryson Tarbet's website Bryson Tarbet's podcast That Music Podcast Be a part of the Summer Podcast Series by sharing your own practice tip or tip about motivation for practice SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Resources

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131 | Grazzia Rode-Sagastume & The Gift of Time in...

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2026/06/17

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. Listen to the first episode on the Time to Practice Podcast with Grazzia Rode-Sagastume in Episode 38 Connect with Grazzia on Instagram Email Grazzia at gsagastu@uwsp.edu Be a part of the Summer Podcast Series by sharing your own practice tip or tip about motivation for practice SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE Sign

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130 | A Simiple Way to Build Motivation & Ownership...

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2026/06/10

Christine shares one simple way to help young musicians build motivation and ownership in music practice. Support the Podcast & Connect with Christine: Be a part of the Summer Podcast Series by sharing your own practice tip or tip about motivation for practice SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Christine's Books: SuzukiTriangle.com/books Connect with Christine on Instagram

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Do THIS to Make the Most of Music Lessons this Summer

Time To Practice: Conversations for Parents &... ·

2026/05/27

This week we're kicking off our summer practice and motivation tip series with a short episode with two things each family should do to maximize their progress this summer. Links in this episode: Be a part of the Summer Podcast Series by sharing your own practice tip or tip about motivation for practice SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram

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127 | Laura Nerenberg on Improvisation, Working to...

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2026/05/15

Today is our Season 3 finale and I couldn't be more excited to welcome Laura Nerenberg as our guest today to share about improvisation, avoiding distractions the practice room & music practice. Links in this episode Parent-Teacher Conferences Resource Laura Nerenberg's website Laura Nerenberg's Improvisation Workshops & Experiences Google Doc with Resources from Laura Be a part of the Summer Podcast Series by sharing your own practice tip or tip about motivation for practice SIGN UP TO

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126 | 5 Ways to Make the Most of Practice Time During...

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2026/05/06

Links in this Episode: Be a part of the Summer Podcast Series by sharing your own practice tip or tip about motivation for practice SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE SIgn up for the Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/Newsletter Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram Be a part of the Summer Podcast Series by sharing your own practice tip or tip about motivation for practice SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE HERE TRANSCRIPT

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125 | Pitfalls to Help Young Musicians Avoid in Music...

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2026/04/29

Frequent expert guest Barbie Wong joins us this month to discuss a few pitfalls that young musicians can fall into in their music practice and a few ideas about what to do about them. Enjoy! Links in this Episode: Barbie Wong's Website We are Suzuki Sign Up Page through the SAA Oregon Suzuki Institute - Join Barbie Wong & Christine Goodner for the daily parent class as a part of your institute experience (look for the class in your registration form) Find Christine Goodner's Books HERE

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