Beyond the Music Lesson

Join us in Episode 40 as we talk to Rachel Samson and Neil Gilfillian of Chili Dog Strings.  We talk about tips for Summer Practice, keeping inspiration alive as teachers and for our students, and hear all about Neil & Rachel's new project for violin students: The Twinkle Factory.   Links from today's show:  Bulletproof Musician Blog  Kids Aren't Lazy: Developing Motivation and Talent Through Music The Twinkle Factory  

Join us as we talk about how to help with the cost of attending Summer Camps and Institutes in our tip of the week. Abbey has a new technology tip to share and Christine has a tip for keeping teens engaged in music.  We are thrilled to have Allison Woerner with us to talk about students with disabilities, older beginners and words of wisdom from both John Kendall and Dr. Suzuki.  This week's links:  Loom Autism Speaks Autism Society Allison's journal articles on the SAA Website    

On this week's episode we announce our Beyond the Music Lesson Book Club pick for next month. We also share a tip about planning for summer and a great resource that Christine is going to use in her next group class.  We had a great conversation with Brittany Gardner about practicing with our own children, one we plan to recommend to all the parents in our studio as a "must listen." We hope you feel as inspired as we did!  Links from the show:  Our Book Club book: The Gardener & The Carpenter Suzuki Association of the Americas Institute List  Christine's Orchestra Camp if you're in the Northwest  Chili Dog Strings on our 2nd Episode  Their new resource: The Good, The Bad, and The Rhody

This week we answer a listener question about helping their child learn to keep a steady beat & both Christine and Abbey share a book recommendation.  We are thrilled to have best selling author Jeff Goins on the podcast this episode talking about his own music studies, what it's like to be the parent of a music student, how we define success & failure and much more.  Links from this week's show:  Helping Parents Practice by Edmund Sprunger The Savvy Music Teacher by David Cutler Real Artists Don't Starve  by Jeff Goins To find Jeff Goins' books, podcast, and courses go to: GoinsWriter.com    If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram        

Join us as we answer a listener question about the dangers of a child learning too fast. Christine and Abbey both share tips that they've been finding especially useful lately. And we have a wonderful interview with Liz Trinidad, a piano and flute teacher, and how she teaches students to practice effectively and why she is so passionate about doing it well.  SHOW NOTES: Stand Partners for Life podcast episode on learning and practicing music  Ray Chen "In the Mind of Ray" Connect with Liz Trinidad on her website http://theflutelab.com/ through Facebook and Instagram   If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Join Christine & Abbey as they talk about how to support your child as they learn to read music, and share resources about where to find practice games and how to get in more listening.    We also have a great conversation with Stacy Smith, Violin teacher and mom of 5 music students. Hear all about what it's like to practice at home with multiple children taking lessons. Stacy offers great perspective and a real life look at the process in her home.    Show Notes:    I Can Read Music by Joanne Martin  Young Musicians Sue Hunt's Website  Link to get Abbey's listening resource  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Join Abby & Christine as they answer a listener question about perfectionism and share their tips for the week.  Our guest this week is Claire Allen and we're talking all about female composers and how to bring their work and music into our teaching studios!    Trello  & Master Trello for Business e-course  Suzuki Association of the Americans Institute Listing  Christine's Orchestra camp Summer Music PDX  "I Can Read Music" by Joanne Martin  Violin Music by Women Claire's Guide to Integrating "Violin Music by Women" with the Suzuki Repertoire  Music by Black Composers Listening to Ladies podcast  Find Claire on Facebook, Instagram, and her website  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's episode we answer a question about students taking more initiative to practice. We also share a few resources we love including a podcast and a fiction book we think you'll enjoy. We are thrilled to be talking to Clara Hardie of Detroit Youth Volume about her work with the program and ideas that can inspire us all to improve access to music education. Show Notes:  Building Noble Hearts podcast  The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce  Detroit Youth Volume website  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Beyond the Music Lesson is turning one! Join Abbey & Christine as they share more of the story about how the podcast started and share some of the tips that have made the biggest impact on them this past year.  Do you have a favorite tip you've heard on the podcast this year? Share it with us on Facebook or Instagram 

Join Christine & Abbey as they talk about their goal setting for the new year and share their tips for the week. Christine has a book recommendation and Abbey shares how she plans to help herself stay on track with one of her big goals for the year. We also have a conversation you won't want to miss with creativity expert and musician Melissa Dinwiddie. Christine met Melissa after hearing her speak at Jeff Goin's Tribe conference this year and knew her message was one that more music teachers and parents needed to hear.   Today's show notes: Year of Wonder: Classical Music to Enjoy Day by Day by Clemency Burton-Hill  Abbey's Instagram  Tribe Conference  Gretchen Rubin's 18 for 2018 Melissa Dinwiddie's Website: https://melissadinwiddie.com/ If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Today we're excited to share part two of our interview with Amy Beth Horman. Join us as we talk about what practice is like in her house, a resource she uses all the time, what inspired her to start her own podcast, and her advice for parents.  If you haven't listened to the first half of this interview yet be sure to go back and find Episode 29.  Enjoy!  Show Notes: Amy's Instagram  Big Life Journal website and Facebook  "Real Life" Post on Amy's Instagram  Beyond the Triangle podcast  Growth Mindset episode  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  

This week's we are thrilled to have Amy Beth Horman on the podcast. We had such a great conversation with her that we are releasing it in two episodes that you won't want to miss.  In this first half hear about a defining moment that happened to Amy Beth during a performance as a teen and how it influences the way she practices with her daughter.  We also talk about her experience as a practice parent with her daughter - if you don't already follow her instagram which shares some of their experiences together in a really engaging way, we highly recommend you do through  the link below.  Both Abbey and Christine took away ideas for their own children and students and we know you will too!  Show Notes: Amy's Instagram  Big Life Journal website and Facebook  "Real Life" Post on Amy's Instagram  Beyond the Triangle podcast  Growth Mindset episode  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Join Abbey and Christine as they discuss the book How to Talk So Kids Can Learn.  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's episode Christine & Abbey talk about ideas for keeping practice going over the holidays. Abbey shares a tip for a type of musical performance to look for in your area and Christine shares an idea for finding holiday tunes to try at home.  We have Shelly Davis of The Piano Parent Podcast on the podcast to talk about how podcasting has impacted her teaching, how she inspires her own students, and shares a great tip for how parents can connect to their children through music.    Show Notes:  Winter Break Bingo 8notes  Beyond the Music Lesson on Stitcher MTNA website  Texas Music Teacher's Association website  Piano Parent Podcast website  Piano Parent Podcast Episode 113  Piano Parent Podcast Episode 10 () Pianovember  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's podcast Abbey and Christine answer a question about fitting in practice with your schedule feels like it's just too full. Abbey shares a tip that working with her son in practice and Christine shares a book recommendation.  We have Brecklyn Ferrin on the show today who shares her perspective as a teacher who is now the parent of a young beginner for the first time. Hear all about what she has learned and her great advice for both parents and teachers alike.  Show Notes:  168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam  Atomic Habits by James Clear  Christine's blog post about Atomic Habits  Brecklyn's blog : The Plucky Violin Teacher Brecklyn's Instagram  Don't forget to follow along with our next book discussion on How to Talk So Kids Can Learn  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's episode we answer a listener question about keeping practice from becoming stale and give tips about managing to do lists and managing practice for teens.  We also talk to Colleen Fitzgerald who expertly works with the teens in her program to keep them engaged in music lessons. You don't want to miss this interview if you have a teen or teach them!  Show Notes:  Fostering Creativity blog post  Todoist app  Barcel Suzuki String Academy website  Don't forget to follow along with our next book discussion on How to Talk So Kids Can Learn  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's episode Christine and Abby answer a question about creating community and announce our book club book for the fall.  Get your copy at your local library or here: How to Talk So Kids Can Learn . If you want to send us your comments about the book you can email us at BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com.  Show Notes Kela's Website | Facebook | Instagram and Twitter  Buffalo Philharmonic website Buffalo Suzuki Strings website Bulletproof Musician article on practice  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's episode we discuss how to work through music students being tired when they first start full-day school. We also share an organizational tip and a listening idea.  Our guest today is Michele Horner. Her great book has helped many teachers and families understand their students better. Today we do a deep dive with her on understanding the personality of communities and "the dark side" of each personality described in her book. I took lots of notes and found it very helpful!  Show Notes: Slack Hillary Hahn Plays Bach Michele's book and  Michele's Facebook page If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's episode Abbey and Christine discuss how to help students through the middle school age slump that many students experience. We also share tips from what is working for their own studios this fall.  Our interview guest is Andrea Miller of the Music Studio Startup Podcast and Blog - great information about how teachers can communicate what they value and who they teach through everything they do and how parents can find a teacher that is a good fit by noticing these things too.    Show Notes:  Remind app  The Dynamic Studio by Philip Johnston  Music Studio Startup blog and podcast Andrea's Blog post about building relationships with studio families  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

This week Christine and Abbey as they discussion a listener question about a child that wants to quit because they dislike practice and hear a tips about how they get their own practice in their busy schedules.  This week is also a great interview with Oregon Symphony violist Jennifer Arnold. Hear how she structures her own practice, her time as a student, and how she gives back to the music community. It was such a great conversation!  Show Notes:    *Grit* by Angela Duckworth  Itzhak Perlman article   Jennifer Arnold's Bio with the Oregon Symphony  Jennifer's Website American String Teachers Association of Oregon Sphinx Performance Academy  Cleveland Institute of Music  Interlochen Arts Camp  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

This week we answer a listener question about the proper way to move on to a new studio and Christine and Abbey both share a tip from what is working in their studio's right now.  Our interview this week is with Kenesha Ryce, Author of Vio's Violin a great new illustrated children's book that we both love.  Show Notes Vio's Violin on the We Imagine Music website We Imagine Music Facebook page on Instagram @weimaginemusic  Suzuki Triangle Facebook group If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @beyondthemusiclesson Send us a voicemail with your listener question or a tip you would like to share. Our number is (920) 663-8009

We're excited to be back for season two!  Join Abbey and Christine as we answer a listener question about helping turn around negative practice session and each share a tip that is helping us right now.  We also talk to Jodie St. Clair from Adventures in Suzuki Parenting and it's a conversation you won't want to miss.  Show Notes: Erin Condren Teacher Planner: https://www.erincondren.com/teacher-lesson-planners Christine's book about Positive Practice Link to Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Develop a Love of Music Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthemusiclessonpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram @beyondthemusiclesson Send us a voicemail with your listener question or a tip you would like to share. Our number is (920) 663-8009 Here are the links to Find Jodie online:  Website: suzukiparenting.com   Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckOScAVyrNWhpbaWOEfgYQ   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInSuzukiParenting/

Join Abbey and Christine as we discuss the book Practice Perfect in our last summer school episode!  Show Notes Practice Perfect by Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Katie Yezzi Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On today's podcast Abbey and Christine talk about preparing for recitals. We discuss some of what teachers must do before the big day and important things for parents to know as well. We also tackle the topic of "What piece will be play?" We'd love to hear what you would add to this discussion. Send us an email at BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com or Find us on Facebook. Discussed on today's Show:  Suzuki Performance Descriptors  Emergency Kit for Recitals: Tapes, extra strings (usually used emergency set), rosin, rubber bands, cloth for rosin cleaning. 

Join Abbey and Christine in their lively discussion of ideas for practice during the summer that they have learned from their years as students, teachers, and parents.  Our second summer school episode is full of ideas you can use in your house or in your studio with the students you work with.  In our next episode we'll be discussing Practice Perfect: 42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better.  Find us on Facebook Send us a question or comment BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com 

Join us for our first summer school episode as we discuss Benjamin Hardy's new book Willpower Doesn't Work.  How does the book tie in to studying music? (hint: really well!). Do Abbey and Christine use any of the principles in the book? What did they learn that they want to add into their own daily life?  Links from today's discussion:  Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy Hello Mornings by Kat Lee The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Todoist app The Five Minute Journal If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people!  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave a comment if you want to join in the discussion. 

Today on the podcast we talk about the importance of informal performances, Christine shares a listening suggestion from the Harlem Quartet and Abbey talks to Christine about peaceful, productive practice. This is a great episode for anyone who practices with their child, or works with parents who do!    Links from Today's Show Harlem Quartet's Album Visionary  http://harlemquartet.com/recordings/visionary/   The Suzuki Triangle Blog: SuzukiTriangle.com   Christine's New Guide: Peaceful, Productive Practice: A Five Step Process to Transform Your Child's Practice   If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's podcast we talk with Amy Matherly about group classes, she has great tips and ideas to share!  We also answer a listener question about keeping the non practice parent involved in music lessons and share a tip about staying motivated over the summer.  Show Notes Article about Summer Practice on Christine's Blog  Maestro Classics CD Collection Pakachoag Music School Progressive Scales for Violin Amy Matherly's Group Classics Book  Reading Music: A Guide for Suzuki Violin Students CAM Publications If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's podcast we are giving you a preview of what's coming up this summer on the show! Abbey and Christine will tell you all about our "Summer School" sessions and invite you to participate.  You can always send us an email at BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com.    Links from today's show June's Book Club Pick:  Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy   July's Book Club Pick:  Practice Perfect by Doug Lemov    Christine's article on Summer Practice

This week we answer a listener question about rushing through practice and how to help our children and students slow down a bit and focus more!  We have a great conversation with Laurita Jauregui about her work in Portland, OR with BRAVO, Oregon's only current El Sistema Program. We talk about how the program started and how it is impacting students. We also talk about teaching and Laurita gives us a great final tip that is important for everyone to remember.  Links from today's show:  Stephanie's Music Shop on Etsy Dvorak's New World Symphony  Suzuki Stumptown Multicultural Music Summer Camp Bravo program in Portland, OR  If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this episode Christine shares a tip for turning around bad practice attitudes and Abbey shares a newly released album that she got a chance to listen to in advance.  We also answer a listener question and have a great conversation with Elizabeth Day about how to teach effectively in a school setting. There are great takeaways for parents and teachers alike.  Links from this week's show Edvard Grieg: Violin Sonatas by Vineta Sareika and Amandine Savary Spotify  Racine Unified School District website If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

This week we answer a question about left handed students and if it's a consideration when starting an instrument. Abbey shares a tip from our friend and colleague Rachel Ludt that has been a huge help in home practice at her house.  We also announce our winner of the March rate & review contest. Thanks to everyone who participated!  Today we are talking to Gretchen Rebar: violin teacher, President of the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin and Chair of the string department at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.  She shared how she balances her busy schedule and her ideas for creative & inspiring community performances for students.  Click here to send us your listener question    Links from today's show: Barber's Adagio Suzuki Association of Wisconsin American Suzuki Institute If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Welcome to this week's episode! We share new tips, a great listening suggestion and answer a new listener question.  On this week's episode we're talking to Hadley Johnson Gibbons about her book From Suzuki to Mozart: A History of the Repertoire from Suzuki Violin Books 1-10 and why learning music history is important for students of all ages.   Links from today's show: Gershwin and Bernstein album Hadley's Book: From Suzuki to Mozart The Rest is Noise by Alex Ross If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. This helps our show reach more people! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On Today's episode we answer a listener question about when a child is talking too much in the music lesson and share our tips of the week.  Our guest on the show is educator and trombonist Anthony Mazzocchi. He is also author of the book The Music Parent's Guide: A Survival Kit for the New Music Parent. We had a great conversation about success in school music programs and how parents can help. Anthony had great things to say about the myth of talent and practice that apply to all students - in school programs or private studios.  Submit your listener question for a future show: CLICK HERE  Show Notes Regina Carter's "Paganini: After a Dream"  "The Talent Code" and "The Little Book of Talent" by Daniel Coyle Anthony Mazzocchi's blog: The Music Parents' Guide Anthony's book on Amazon: The Music Parents Guide: A Survival Kit for the New Music Parent. You can also get a copy by contacting Anthony through his blog  Find Anthony on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget about your chance to win a book written by the guest of your choice! Send a screenshot of your Apple Podcast rating or review to us at beyondthemusiclesson@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On today's episode Christine & Abbey answer a listener question about what to do when a student talks too much in the lesson. They also give their tip of the week & a new listening suggestion.  Laurie Niles of Violinist.com is the guest today & shares how the website got started and how it has evolved over the many years since it began. She also talks about many of the wonderful interviews she has had with violinists from around the world, a number of which will be included in her new book Violinst.com Interviews, Vol. 2 (published in the very near future).  Have a listener question you'd like us to answer on an upcoming show? Click here to submit it now Links from Today's Show Information on Suzuki Summer Institutes Mass in B minor recording Laurie Niles' Website: Violinist.com    Laurie's New Book: Violinist.com Interviews, Volume 2 Now Available on Amazon!  Follow Laurie on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram Don't forget about your chance to win a book written by the guest of your choice! Send a screenshot of your Apple Podcast rating or review to us at beyondthemusiclesson@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  

Today Christine & Abbey tackle a listener question about how to help students who are having trouble focusing on practice. We also have a fun tip for practice and a favorite listening suggestion from Christine's studio.  Our guest on this week's episode is Dr. Scott Conklin who gives great insight into what he looks for in students coming into the University level and tips for students of all ages about practicing, performing, and using our music for a greater good.  Interested in asking a listener question on a future episode? Click here to submit your own question to Abbey & Christine   Links from Today's Episode Article about transitioning from screen time Some options for fun playing cards Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by Anne-Sophie Mutter Dr. Scott Conklin  University of Iowa School of Music Preucil School of Music   Don't forget about your chance to win a book written by the guest of your choice! Send a screenshot of your Apple Podcast rating or review to us at beyondthemusiclesson@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

On this week's episode Abbey & Christine announce a fun listener contest for the month of March (read the details below). They also answer a listener question about intermediate level students and share their tip & listening suggestions of the week.  Today's guest is cellist Peter Thomas. Peter Thomas is a teacher, performer, and most recently a recipient of the Civic Music Association’s 2018 Educator Award for Excellence in Studio Music award. He has great things to say about performing, practicing and teaching for the future.  Click to Ask a Listener Question From Today's Episode: Abbey uses Spotify and Amazon Music to create her playlists John Williams "Greatest Hits" Civic Music Association Mark Summer's website Peter's looping station Don't forget to leave a rating or review in Apple Podcasts for a chance to win your choice of a book written by one of our previous guests! Send your screenshot to beyondthemusiclesson@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

In this episode we answer a listener question about buying instruments online, find out a funny similarity we have with each other during our listener tip discussion, and have a wonderful conversation with Lenni Jabour.  Ask a Listener Question  Show Notes Lenni Jabour's Website: Little Music Online violin shops: Shar Music, Southwest Strings, Potter Violins, Johnson String Instruments *Disclaimer* - We strongly recommend seeking your teacher's advice before purchasing any instruments! Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies Quiz David Bowie narrates "Peter and the Wolf" "Every Child Can" Course Suzuki Early Childhood Education website Ability Development from Age Zero, Shinichi Suzuki

Join us today as we talk with Michele Horner about Practicing with our Child's personality in mind. She has a fantastic book on the subject and great stories about how understanding how our children think and learn help them practice with more joy and ease.  Christine and Abbey also answer a listener question and share tips and what they've been listening to recently.  Submit a listener question Links from today's show:  Testament by Rachel Barton Pine Parents as Partners Michele Horner's Book: Life Lens: Seeing Your Children in Color  Michele Horner's Website: Michelehorner.net Japanese Method of Multiplication Music Mind Games   Visit our website for show notes. Contact us at BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app and consider leaving a rating or review if you are enjoying the show. Thanks for listening & have a wonderful week!

Welcome Episode 5 where we discuss a listener question, Christine gives a tip that she uses every week when she's teaching and Abbey shares what she is listening to this week.  Listen to a great conversation with Dr. Kate Einarson who is both a research scientist of 15 years and a violin and Suzuki Early Childhood Music and sits on the Board of Directors of the Suzuki Association of Ontario. Kate completed her Ph.D. at the McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind in Ontario, Canada, studying the development of musical knowledge in infants and children. She also conducts research on Suzuki students and parents as the Co-coordinator of the International Research Symposium on Talent Education. We talk about things to consider when you are trying to decide if your child is ready for lessons, musical skills that children naturally develop vs. those that need to be taught, and important things that parents and teachers can do to support that process.   Ask a Listener Question Here are some of the links we mentioned in today's show:  iPhone Voice Recorder Android Voice Recorder Leslie Odom Jr. on Spotify  Dr. Kate Einarson's Website: kateeinarson.ca International Research Symposium on Talent Education: irste.org Parents as Partners   If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. You can send us an email at BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com or visit our Facebook Page to send us a Listener question for a future show. 

In Episode four we answer a listener question about older beginners and share our tip and listening suggestion of the week. We also have a great conversation with Paula Bird that is full of great ideas whether you are a parent, or are a teacher helping parents work with their children.  If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. It also helps a lot if you will take a minute to rate & review the show so others can find it.  Ask a Listener Question Here are links to the resources we talked about today:  Etsy Teachers Pay Teachers Hush - Yo-Yo Ma & Bobby McFerrin Teach Suzuki Blog  Paula's Teach Suzuki Podcast  Paula's book The Twinkle Project Ability Development from Age Zero, Shinichi Suzuki Nurtured by Love, Shinichi Suzuki

Today we share tips, listening recommendations and have a great conversation with Violin teacher and music arranger Martha Yasuda. Here all about how she got started arranging music, her creative process, and how giving one hundred percent and focusing on the little details make all the difference.  Ask a Listener Question Links from today's show:  Parents as Partners (a resource from the Suzuki Association of the America's with great motivational videos by (and for) teachers and parents.  How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Martha Yasuda's website  Follow Martha Yasuda on Facebook  Martha's special bundle deal on her books of arrangements  Christine's book  If you are enjoying this podcast please subscribe & leave us a rating and review (this helps new people find our show more easily)  Thanks for listening & have a great week! 

In this week's show Abigail & Christine share another great resource and listening idea to check out at home. We also had a wonderful time talking with Neil and Rachel Samson of Chili Dog Strings about  having engaging practice sessions. They have wonderful ideas to share with you!  Ask a Listener Question   Here are some links to check out from the show:  My Music Staff for studio management Concertos from my Childhood, Itzhak Perlman Find Chili Dog Strings online! Website, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube If you enjoyed listening, please leave us a review on iTunes. To send a question for us to answer, find us on Facebook or send us an email at Beyondthemusiclesson@gmail.com. 

Welcome to our first full length episode. Today Abigail and Christine will be sharing a tip of the week, a listening recommendation and we have a great interview with Jennifer Burton.    Jennifer Burton will share her experience meeting Dr. Suzuki, great stories from teaching, and how workshops and institutes benefit teachers, parents and students alike.   Ask a Listener Question Here are some links that you'll hear us talk about in the show:  8notes.com Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Minnesota Orchestra Suzuki Association of Wisconsin American Suzuki Institute Wisconsin Music Teachers Association Music Teacher's National Association  Summer Institute Listing, Suzuki Association of the Americas If you enjoyed listening, please leave us a review on iTunes. To send a question for us to answer, find us on Facebook or send us an email at BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com 

Welcome to Beyond the Music Lesson!  A weekly podcast featuring interviews and conversation about learning music, teaching music, and parenting music students.  Join hosts Abigail Peterson and Christine Goodner as they introduce the show and themselves.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Facebook Page: Beyond the Music Lesson Podcast https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemusiclesson/ Have a listener question? Send us an email at BeyondtheMusicLesson@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to get all our latest episodes!