Success Without Winning
Can there be success without winning?
Leadership
Agree on the Problem
In rehearsal, don’t start by offering a solution to a problem.
Your Success is More Important Than…
How much ego would you sacrifice for student success?
Is Reassurance Futile?
There are times when Seth Godin’s oft-repeated phrase is just wrong.
What Will Matter In 10 Years
How do you decide your demeanor with an ensemble?
Strategic Metaphor
This is one of my favorite strategies for when my students need a little singing break.
Unlikely To Complain
This quote has a lot to teach.
“Good”
My preferred lead-off word when I cut off an ensemble in rehearsal is “Good.”
Rehearsal Catchphrases
One of my projects this fall is writing down a list of rehearsal catchphrases. What are yours?
First Gear Rehearsal
Sometimes staying in first gear is exactly what you want.