Episodes

  • Tera Sumpter: Executive Function Skills & Music Practice
    Jan 7 2026

    Speech Pathologist and Executive Function Skills expert Tera Sumpter joins us this week to talk about executive function skills and music practice. If you've ever felt like "something is going on here that is about more than music" this episode is for you!

    Links in this Episode:

    Find Christine's books HERE

    Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com

    Connect with Christine on Instagram

    Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine

    Connect with Tera Sumpter & Find her resources below:

    Instagram Education: @TeraSumpter_SLP

    Global Executive Function Education: https://community.terasumpter.com/

    Website: terasumpter.com

    The Seeds of Learning book

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    54 mins
  • A Strategy for Setting Intentions for the New Year for Our Music Lives
    Dec 31 2025

    As we enter the new year, this short episode is meant to give you food for thought as you set your goals or intentions for your music life in the new year. That could be for your own music practice or for your child(ren) involved in music lessons.

    Whenever you listen, I hope it gives you some good starting points to think about your own goals and intentions for the coming months.

    Links in this episode:

    Setting Families Up for Success: Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course for teachers starting January 9th

    ARTICLE about setting intentions

    Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com

    Connect with Christine on Instagram

    Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine

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    8 mins
  • Nicola Cantan answers the Question: How do I get my Child to Want To Practice?
    Dec 23 2025

    This week, as the holidays are upon us we're revisiting a practice tip from expert guest Nicola Cantan. This is a short excerpt from a longer episode 80 when Nicola came and joined us on the podcast. You can find the link to the full episode and to Nicola's resources below.

    I enjoyed revisiting this practice advice and found it super valuable and I'm sure you will too!

    Links in this episode:

    Setting Families Up for Success: Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course for teachers starting January 9th

    Listen to the full interview with Nicola Cantan from Episode 80 HERE

    Nicola Cantan's Website: Vibrantmusicteaching.com

    Nicola Cantan's blog

    Practice Pie by Nicola Cantan

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    14 mins
  • 6 Things Keeping Me Motivated & Engaged with Music RIght Now
    Dec 17 2025

    It's a busy time of year. It seems teachers, students and families alike are go-go-go. I am hitting pause this week to share 6 things keeping me motivated, inspired, and engaged in music over the last couple of weeks. My list may look totally different than yours, but I hope in listening to mine you can connect with what would go on YOUR list and that we all remember why we do what we do. Happy listening!

    Links in this Episode:

    Setting Families Up for Success: Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course for teachers starting January 9th

    Resources at SuzukiTriangle.com

    Connect with Christine on Instagram

    Request a Parent Talk, Presentation, or Book Club Discussion with Christine

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    18 mins
  • Linda Piatt (Part Two): Solutions for Challenging Behaviors in Music Practice
    Dec 10 2025

    This week we're welcoming Linda Piatt back to the podcast for part two of our conversation together. This is an important episode for parents and music educators that tackles the topic of unexpected and concerning behaviors that may come up. Linda talks us through a framework from Dr. Ross Greene that made all the difference in her family in both music practice and school.

    Links in this Episode with Linda Piatt

    Suzuki Teacher? Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course starting January 9th

    Helping Parents Practice by Edmund Sprunger

    Gebrain on TTP

    Mindset Neuroscience Podcast, Stephanie Faye

    Music Practice Makeover by Christine Goodner

    Collaborative Proactive Solutions and Dr. Ross Greene link: https://livesinthebalance.org/our-solution/

    Linda Piatt's Website

    TRANSCRIPT episode 108

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    39 mins
  • Linda Piatt: Best Practices for Home Music Practice from a Parent, Musician, & Music Educator
    Dec 3 2025

    Expert Guest Linda Piatt starts off this two part podcast series with what she has learned as a parent of two young musicians (in addition to being a performer and music educator) about making home practice work. She has great tips & insights to share and I can't wait for you to listen!

    Links in this Episode with Linda Piatt

    Beyond the Music Lesson Book Discussion: A Parent talk FREE for Newsletter Subscribers (Sign up HERE)

    Suzuki Teacher? Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course starting January 9th

    Helping Parents Practice by Edmund Sprunger

    Dr. Molly Gebrain on TTP

    Mindset Neuroscience Podcast, Stephanie Faye

    Music Practice Makeover by Christine Goodner

    Collaborative Proactive Solutions and Dr. Ross Greene link: https://livesinthebalance.org/our-solution/

    Linda Piatt's Website

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    30 mins
  • Making Music Practice Joyful & Effective: Tips from the Experts
    Nov 26 2025

    This week we're revisiting a short practice tip from three previous expert guest interviews: cellist and composer Bianca d'Avila do Prado, flutist and author Meret Bitticks, and violinist and nonprofit expert consultant Dr. Elizabeth Guerriero.

    Typically at the end of each interview I ask guests what their favorite practice tip or idea is at the time of the interview and its always great to revisit these little nuggets of wisdom on their own - I can't wait for you to listen!

    Links in this Episode:

    Beyond the Music Lesson Book Discussion: A Parent talk FREE for Newsletter Subscribers (Sign up HERE)

    Suzuki Teacher? Join Christine's 10 hour SAA Enrichment course starting January 9th

    Episode 69 with Bianca d'Avila do Prado, Find her music HERE

    Episode 64 with Meret Bitticks, find her book HERE

    Episode 67 with Dr. Elizabeth Guerriero

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    17 mins
  • Supporting PreTeens in Music Lessons: A conversation with Barbie Wong
    Nov 19 2025

    This week we're welcoming back monthly guest Barbie Wong to talk about supporting teens and preteens in music lessons from both the parent and teacher perspectives. We'd love to hear what you'd add to the conversation after listening!

    Links in this Episode:

    Barbie Wong's Website: Barbiewong.com

    The Musical Nest Community: Barbiewong.com/community

    Positive Practice: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Develop a Love of Music

    Monthly Newsletter: SuzukiTriangle.com/newsletter

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    22 mins