Resources for harp students & parents
These are the resources I recommend regularly!
Scroll down for Free Downloads, Accessories, Music Theory Games, Blogs, Podcasts, and books for students & teachers.
Scroll down for Free Downloads, Accessories, Music Theory Games, Blogs, Podcasts, and books for students & teachers.
Free Downloads
Accessories & Music Theory Games
Adjustable Harp Foot Rest Set |
Made of lightweight polystyrene coated with a durable plastic polymer, these three pieces can be used individually or in combination to achieve numerous height adjustments. You can combine or use solo to reach foot placement heights of 2", 5", 6",7", 10" and 11".
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Music Mind Games "Puppy Packet" Kit |
Want to have your own set of music theory games to play at home? Michiko Yurko's newly revised "Puppy Packet" (ages pre-K - adult) includes game cards, teaching tips and guide cards all grouped together in a sturdy carry box.
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Note Rush App |
Available for all mobile devicies, Note Rush uses the microphone to listen as you play each note like you would with flashcards, only these flashcards check that you're playing the right note. Choose from a bunch of fun themes and race to earn stars and beat your best time!
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Which Pitch is Which? |
Learning to read notes and rhythms has never been more fun for young musicians withthe Which Pitch is Which? and You’ve Got Rhythm! series. Take an adventurous journey into reading music through animation, songs, and hands-on materials. Downloadable and physical materials created by Mary Kay Waddington are available for purchase and provide an exciting approach to learning pitches and rhythms.
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Blogs & Podcasts
Time to Practice Podcast |
Host Christine Goodner brings you weekly conversations with performers, teachers, and students that will helps support and encourage you and the young musicians in your life.
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Beyond the Music Lesson Podcast
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The 40 Episode archive features interviews with experts about learning music, teaching music, and parenting music students. Hosts Abigail Peterson and Christine Goodner share from their own experiences growing up learning music, as teachers, and as parents.
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Harp Column Podcast |
Harp Column podcasts, go behind the stories in Harp Column with host Kristina Finch.
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Suzuki Triangle Blog |
Christine Goodner, a Suzuki violin and early childhood education teacher in Hillsboro, OR., writes the Suzuki Triangle Blog. The blog's goal is to provide support to both parents & teachers. She typically publishes 2-4 times a month, or you can subscribe to her email updates and never miss any of her helpful content.
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Books
Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families - by Christine Goodner |
This book 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! Beyond the Music Lesson is available in paperback and Kindle versions. Grab your copy today and start making the most of every music lesson! Download the first two chapters for free.
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Nurtured by Love - by Shin'ichi Suzuki |
Legendary pedagogue Shin'ichi Suzuki's explores of the concepts of his Talent Education philosophy through a personal narrative of discovery and experiences. Taken from the original Japanese directly into English, this new translation provides fascinating insight into the mind of the master.
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Positive Practice - by Christine Goodner |
Practice can be a struggle for students and parents. This practical guide shares a five-step system to transform much-resisted practice into peaceful and productive sessions. Intentionally engage the emerging musicians in your life and unleash their love for music, without the arguments and strife. Whether you and your child are new to lessons, or have years of experience, the ideas and methods in this powerful guide can be implemented today, for immediate results.
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Robbin ~ The Girl Who Didn't Want to Practice - by Dorthy W. Carey |
Everyone in Robbin's family played a musical instrument. It was a family custom, and now it was time for Robbin to take music lessons. Robbin had other ideas though. She didn't want to play any musical instrument at all! Her mother said she would and Robbin was determined that she wouldn't. Who would win?
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