18 Jan 2021
By Shelly Davis
PPP224: The Practicing Pro, Christy Hodder

PPP224: The Practicing Pro, Christy Hodder

Practicing and Motivation, Teacher Interviews, , , ,
Christy Hodder is a violin teacher and director of the Scotia Suzuki School of Music. She is on a mission to "help parents have effective, positive, and FUN practicing in their homes". Listen to the full episode here Tell us your music story. Christy's mother is the hero of her music story. Her mom joined the RCA record club and receive a new album every month. Christy remembers hearing amazing music in her home from a very early age. She attended an orchestra concert with her family and fell in love with the violin and knew that she wanted to…
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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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