Is your child new to music lessons? Has your child been taking lessons for a while but you struggle to find a way to get them to practice without feeling like you're forcing them? Do you go to lessons every week thinking you could do more to help your child practice, but you don't have a clue what would work the best? If any of these situations apply to you, you've just found the handbook that answers all these questions - and more! Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families is like having a friendly coach by your side, nudging you to do all the right things at just the right times. No more wasted time fighting to practice. No more wondering whether you're helping or interfering. When you apply the ideas that Christine will teach you, your child will not only make the most of their practice sessions, they will learn with more ease, make more progress, and have more fun doing it! Here's some of what you'll learn: - Practical tips to make lessons & practice sessions work for your family - How to have a great family experience with music lessons - How to set up a practice environment that helps your child succeed - The tools you need to overcome roadblocks to practicing - How to work effectively with your child in practice sessions at home - How to get your child set up and off to a great start from the first lesson - What expert teachers have learned about what helps families thrive - And much more . . . Christine Goodner has been teaching violin and viola lessons as a Suzuki teacher for over 18 years. Her unique blend of expertise in music, child development, and leadership has given her a holistic approach to working with students, parents, and music teachers.