Beyond the Music Lesson

Ep. 40: Dream Big & Be Courageous with Chili Dog Strings

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 teache

Ep. 39 The Ability of Every Child with Allison Woerner

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

Ep 38: Focusing on the Process & the Relationship with Brittany Gardner

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 Chri

Ep 37 Find A Way to Love the Work with Jeff Goins

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 t

Ep 36 Learning to Practice Effectively with Liz Trinidad

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 l

Ep 35: Real Talk about Home Practice with Multiple Children with Stacy Smith

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

Ep 34 Female Composers & the Suzuki Studio with Claire Allen

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 a

Ep 33: Access & Equity in Music Education with Clara Hardie

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 boo

Ep 32 Expert Tips for Parents & Music Teachers

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

Ep 31 Creativity & Self-Compassion for Musicians with Melissa Dinwiddie

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

Ep 30 Part 2 - The Importance of Mindset with Amy Beth Horman

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

Ep 29 The Importance of Mindset with Amy Beth Horman (Part 1)

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

Ep. 28: How To Talk So Kids Can Learn

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. Th

Ep. 27: Shelly Davis on Supporting Parents with Practice

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 i

Ep. 26: Parenting A Young Beginner - A Teacher's Perspective with Brecklyn Ferrin

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 w

Ep. 25: Inspiring Teen Musicians with Colleen Fitzgerald

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. 

Ep. 24: Balancing Performing & Teaching with Kela Walton

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

Ep 23: Understanding Communities & How Students Learn with Michele Horner

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 listenin

Ep 22 - The Importance of Music Studio Branding with Andrea Miller

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

Ep. 21 - Performer Spotlight: Jennifer Arnold

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 the