Don’t Worry, Work
These three words from George Saunders sum up a fundamental key to success.
Practice
The Right Number of Solos
What is the right number of solos to audition for in your ensemble?
Significant Regression
How do you handle a significant regression between rehearsals?
Practice is Trust
How do you get your ensemble to practice more? Create trust.
Situational Awareness
Successful music-making is like driving home from school.
The Urgent And The Important
Don’t let the urgent crowd out the important. But also, don’t measure too closely.
Tomorrow’s Yesterday
The best motivation for practice is a streak.
A Bad Rehearsal
Do you feel down after a bad rehearsal?
Three Assignments Are Better Than One
Note to self for future sectionals: three assignments in 30 minutes are better than one.
Get Moving
Overheard on my snowy campout this weekend: some universal advice.