Christine Goodner

Christine Goodner is a Suzuki Violin, Viola & Suzuki Early Childhood Education teacher in Hillsboro, OR. She has experienced all sides of the Suzuki triangle: as a student from the age of 3, parent to two daughters and as a teacher. Christine is currently serving on the board of the Oregon Suzuki Association, is Co-Director of the Oregon Suzuki Institute and is the author of the Suzuki licensed book, Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families. Christine writes, speaks, and podcasts on a regular basis about teaching and learning music; you can follow her work at www.SuzukiTriangle.com.

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Making Online Lessons Work with Preschool Students: Tips from our community

May 8, 2020 by Christine Goodner

Teaching preschool-aged students has presented a unique challenge during this time of online lessons. Of all the age groups I teach, online lessons are the hardest for many of my students in this age range. I have had to be… Read more ▶

What is making online lessons work for you? Tips from our community

May 8, 2020 by Christine Goodner

As we have all been responding to COVID-19 and lessons have moved online, we are so grateful to our wonderful Suzuki community for supporting each other through the process. A big thank you to all the parents and teachers being… Read more ▶

What We Learned the Hard Way (So You Don’t Have To): Part One

May 8, 2020 by Christine Goodner

Every week that I teach online, I get a little better at all of the details. I am learning what helps me keep my energy up and how to best help my students through the assignments I give them. I… Read more ▶

Parents as Partners: Exciting Things Ahead for 2020

by Christine Goodner

Parents, Parents as Partners 2020
ASJ 48.1, page 11

14th International Research Symposium on Talent Education: Why This Event Can’t be Missed

by Christine Goodner

Conference 2018, IRSTE, Research
ASJ 46.4, page 33

Artistry, Inspiration and Suzuki Parenting: An Interview with Rachel Barton Pine

by Christine Goodner

Articles for Parents, Inspiration, Interview, Suzuki, Violin
ASJ 45.1, page 44

Reflections on My First SAA Conference

September 18, 2013 by Christine Goodner

I am a goal setting type of person—perhaps it’s a result of being a Suzuki violin student since the age of three. I love making goals, working to meet them, and sometimes, revising them along the way. Looking forward to… Read more ▶