Flexibility
Success depends on many factors.
Leadership
Stamina
As you near a concert, don’t forget to step away from the essential detail polishing and give your ensembles the opportunity to focus on their stamina.
Success Without Winning
Can there be success without winning?
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.”