17 Jun 2024
By Shelly Davis
PPP 358: Helping Parents Frame Music as a Gift, Not a Chore with Crystal Boyack

PPP 358: Helping Parents Frame Music as a Gift, Not a Chore with Crystal Boyack

Podcast, Teacher Interviews, , ,
Crystal Boyack is a leader in early childhood violin pedagogy and the best selling author of Wee Violin: Music for Young Violinists Preparatory to Twinkle. She currently teaches at the University of New Mexico’s Lab School and runs a private studio teaching Suzuki Violin and Music Together in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She loves spending her time gardening, doing yoga, and spending time with her husband and four young children. Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Connect with Crystal: Crystal Boyack Music Studio website Learn more about Crystal's Wee Violin books. Follow Crystal on Instagram Listen…
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07 Jan 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP124: Going Beyond the Music Lesson with Abigail Peterson & Christine Goodner

PPP124: Going Beyond the Music Lesson with Abigail Peterson & Christine Goodner

Podcast, Teacher Interviews, , , , , , , , ,
Abigail Peterson and Christine Goodner are violin teachers in Wisconsin and Oregon, respectively. Together, they host the "Beyond the Music Lesson" podcast.I really enjoyed hearing how things work in their violin studios and learning that their students have similar struggles to mine. I hope you will enjoy the conversation as well. In this week's episode you will learn: How Abbey and Christine got started in violin as players and teachers.Even violin students have to be reminded to practice.Parental involvement is so important to the success of the student. How to help your child “get started” with home practice.Good Attitude Practice…
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