24 Jun 2024
By Shelly Davis
PPP359: Find the Joy in Little Things, a parent interview with Crystal Boyack

PPP359: Find the Joy in Little Things, a parent interview with Crystal Boyack

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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. On today's show, Crystal shares some of the joys and frustrations of parenting four musical children. Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Connect with Crystal: Crystal…
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16 Jan 2017
By Shelly Davis

Episode 025: Parent Interview with Melissa Cornelison

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Melissa Cornelison is the mom of two boys who have been studying piano since they were very young children. Her family recently moved and had to transfer to a new piano teacher.  Learn about how they made a smooth transition for their boys in this episode. Listen to the full episode here How do you schedule practice at home? Treat home practice like homework, chores, or any other responsibility. Kyle, Melissa's older son, practices three hours each day.  He hopes to make music part of his profession some day.  While Kaden isn't as passionate about music as Kyle, he still practices…
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