Beyond the Music Lesson
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 40: Dream Big & Be Courageous with Chili Dog Strings
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 inspirat...
Ep. 39 The Ability of Every Child with Allison Woerner
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 38: Focusing on the Process & the Relationship with Brittany Gardner
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 grea...
Ep 37 Find A Way to Love the Work with Jeff Goins
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Ep 36 Learning to Practice Effectively with Liz Trinidad
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 35: Real Talk about Home Practice with Multiple Children with Stacy Smith
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 game...
Ep 34 Female Composers & the Suzuki Studio with Claire Allen
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 33: Access & Equity in Music Education with Clara Hardie
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 podca...
Ep 32 Expert Tips for Parents & Music Teachers
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 tip...
Ep 31 Creativity & Self-Compassion for Musicians with Melissa Dinwiddie
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep 30 Part 2 - The Importance of Mindset with Amy Beth Horman
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep 29 The Importance of Mindset with Amy Beth Horman (Part 1)
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 28: How To Talk So Kids Can Learn
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Ep. 27: Shelly Davis on Supporting Parents with Practice
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 perfo...
Ep. 26: Parenting A Young Beginner - A Teacher's Perspective with Brecklyn Ferrin
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 25: Inspiring Teen Musicians with Colleen Fitzgerald
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 24: Balancing Performing & Teaching with Kela Walton
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 23: Understanding Communities & How Students Learn with Michele Horner
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 organizationa...
Ep 22 - The Importance of Music Studio Branding with Andrea Miller
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 sha...
Ep. 21 - Performer Spotlight: Jennifer Arnold
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
Ep 20: Vio's Violin with Kenesha Ryce
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 19: Adventures in Suzuki Parenting with Jodie St. Clair
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 sessi...
Summer School: Ep. 4: Practice Perfect Book Discussion
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Abbey and Christine as we discuss the book Practice Perfect in our last summer school episode! Show Notes Practice Perfect by Doug Lemov, Eri...
Summer School Ep. 3: Preparing for Recitals
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Summer School Ep. 2: Summer Practice Ideas
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Abbey and Christine in their lively discussion of ideas for practice during the summer that they have learned from their years as students, teach...
Summer School Ep 1: Willpower Doesn't Work Book Discussion
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 mu...
Ep. 18: Peaceful, Productive Practice with Christine Goodner
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we talk about the importance of informal performances, Christine shares a listening suggestion from the Harlem Quartet and Abbey ...
Ep. 17: Group Class Inspiration with Amy Matherly
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Ep 16: Summer School on the Podcast!
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 "Summe...
Ep. 15: Cultural Diversity in Music Education with Laurita Jauregui
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 14: Teaching Effectively in a School Setting with Elizabeth Day
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 list...
Ep. 13: Creative Student Performances with Gretchen Rebar
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 12 Introducing Students to Music History with Hadley Johnson Gibbons
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 tal...
Ep. 11: Success in a School Music Program with Anthony Mazzocchi
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 gues...
Ep. 10: Participating in Your Music Community with Laurie Niles
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 9: Preparing for College and Beyond with Dr. Scott Conklin
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 8: Creatively Engaging Students with Peter Thomas
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 7: SECE as a Springboard for Starting Suzuki Lessons with Lenni Jabour
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 6: Practicing for Your Child's Personality with Michele Horner
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 5: "Is My Child Ready to Start Lessons?" with Dr. Kate Einarson
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Ep. 4: Parent Encouragement with Paula Bird
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 conve...
Ep. 3: Music Arranging & The Creative Process with Martha Yasuda
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we share tips, listening recommendations and have a great conversation with Violin teacher and music arranger Martha Yasuda. Here all about how ...
Ep. 2: Engaging Practice with Neil & Rachel of Chili Dog Strings
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
Ep. 1: Institutes & Workshops with Jennifer Burton
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 grea...
Episode 0: Introducing the Beyond the Music Lesson Podcast
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Beyond the Music Lesson! A weekly podcast featuring interviews and conversation about learning music, teaching music, and parenting music...