Leadership – Page 8 – Jed Scott Music

The Best Time To Practice

The best time to practice is as soon as possible.

When you prioritize creating student autonomy, what are the prerequisites?

When you’re reviewing a resumé or an audition form, or reflecting on an interview or audition, what is the number one trait you look for?

The best impulse for educators is to live vicariously.

There are parts of the job that bring us joy, and parts of the job that are just…unavoidable.

How do you motivate choral singers to reach their potential?

As a teacher, leader, and musical coach, I attempt to make every interaction and every choice with this mantra.

There’s time for both of these directorial approaches.

Pivoting in rehearsal from specifics to wider reflection – strength or weakness?

Ceding authority in rehearsal takes a little bit of fearlessness. And a lot of trust.