Music Practice Makeover

Struggling to help a young musician practice their instrument?

Discover practical ideas for working together effectively and making more progress in the practice room each day.

Many young musicians love to play music but struggle with the daily work of learning an instrument. Early childhood music educator, Suzuki violin and viola teacher, and author Christine Goodner has spent over two decades teaching, coaching parents, and motivating young musicians to make music practice work. Now she's here to share actionable plans to ensure the right approach from day one and make those valuable minutes of practice more enjoyable.

Music Practice Makeover is a hands-on guide to help practice partners of young music students with the process of rehearsing and refining in a way they can engage with and enjoy. With real-life examples, techniques for different developmental stages, and pages of priceless tips, this book is full of ideas all aimed at making practice work. Music Practice Makeover is designed to help you and your music student work together as they develop their skills. If you like practical advice, note-for-note wisdom, and inspirational ideas, then you'll love Music Practice Makeover!