Time To Practice

Time To Practice

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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 conversations with performers, teachers, and students that will help, encourage and support you as you...
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Episode List

122 | Beyond Listening More: Strategies for Listening Differently

Apr 8th, 2026 2:10 PM

On this week's episode, we discuss what to do when simply listening more, is not getting us the results we expect. Links in this Episode: Support the podcast by purchasing the Recording (Video & Audio) of Christine Goodner's Talk on Supporting Attention & Focus in Music Students Teachers: A Studio Rate is available so that you can share with your whole program HERE Citations in this Episode: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-strategies-improve-students-listening-skills https://listenwise.com/listening_comprehension-difficulties_strategies/ Peak Mind by Dr. Amishi Jha Tera Sumpter on the Time to Practice pod earlier this season Find Christine Goodner's Books HERE Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram TRANSCRIPT  

121 | Four Slow & Steady Ways to Optimize our Progress

Apr 1st, 2026 10:03 AM

This week, I'm here to share an episode based on an article recently published in the American Suzuki Journal: Four Slow and Steady Ways to Optimize the Suzuki Method. I hope this prompts you to pull out your copy of the journal and have more than one way to interact with this article and I'm excited to share it in audio format like this.  Links in this episode:  Support the podcast by purchasing the Recording (Video & Audio) of Christine Goodner's Talk on Supporting Attention & Focus in Music Students Teachers: A Studio Rate is available so that you can share with your whole program HERE  Link to the article from today's episode in written form (if you're an SAA member) HERE Submit your practice tip for the summer podcast series HERE    Citations: ASTA Article  Dr. Karin Hendricks quotecomes from this book  Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com TRANSCRIPT

120 | Looking Ahead to Summer Music Experiences with Barbie Wong

Mar 25th, 2026 10:37 AM

This week, musician and music educator Barbie Wong joins us to look ahead to summer and consider attending summer music camp. We share some of the benefits and also a few ideas to raise funds to help make attendance possible. Enjoy!  Links in this Episode: Support the podcast by purchasing the Recording (Video & Audio) of Christine Goodner's Talk on Supporting Attention & Focus in Music Students Teachers: A Studio Rate is available so that you can share with your whole program HERE  Barbie Wong's Website: BarbieWong.com Susanna Klein's Interview on the podcast Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine   

119 | Sarah Hart-Unger on Planning, Goals, & Music Practice

Mar 18th, 2026 10:30 AM

On this week's episode of the Time to Practice podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Sarah Hart-Unger, MD, parent of three, podcaster and author of the new book Best Laid Plans: A Simple Planning System for Living a Life You LOVE. I'm a huge fan of Sarah's podcast(s) and book and when I heard that she grew up involved in music, practices with one of her own children, and currently plays her piano to enrich her life as an adult I was so excited to have her on the podcast to share her story and ideas about planning with us.  Links in this Episode: Support the podcast by purchasing the Recording (Video & Audio) of Christine Goodner's Talk on Supporting Attention & Focus in Music Students   Teachers: A Studio Rate is available so that you can share with your whole program HERE    Sarah Hart Unger's Website  The Book: Best Laid Plans Sarah's podcasts Best Laid Plans & Best of Both Worlds with Laura Vanderkam    Planners mentioned:  Fast Brain Friend Planner  Order Out of Chaos Planner    Study about the skill of Planning as a Executive Function Skill developing into the late 20's Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine  TRANSCRIPT  

118 | Understanding Focus & ADHD in Young Musicians

Mar 11th, 2026 10:04 AM

In this short episode, Christine shares some insight into understanding focus and ADHD related to music practice for young musicians along with a few resources to find more information and supportive ideas. This is the first in a few episodes over the spring on this topic - please reach out with what questions or information you'd like to see in a future episode!  Links in this episode: ADDitude Magazine/Website Iceberg Handout from this episode created by ADDitude Episode 115 with Tera Sumpter Peak Mind by Dr. Amishi Jha Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com Connect with Christine on Instagram Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine  TRANSCRIPT  

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