Keep Showing Up
When students quit practicing, it’s for a lot of reasons.
arrange • compose • conduct
When students quit practicing, it’s for a lot of reasons.
Today I experienced the most powerful argument in favor part recordings since I’ve started making and using them.
This is the best I can do today. Is it enough?
I am celebrating my 9-year streak of writing daily here without missing a day.
Why keep going?
If you haven’t got it close to memorized, you probably haven’t got it well-learned.
What you think I’m prioritizing isn’t what I’m prioritizing.
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.
How much ego would you sacrifice for student success?
It’s easy, in busy lives, to forget that an ensemble exists between rehearsals. Bridging that gap– just remembering you’re part of something–can be a great step towards excellence.
That’s how to get good a sight reading. Well, kind of.