Memorization
If you haven’t got it close to memorized, you probably haven’t got it well-learned.
Practice
What I’m Listening For In Auditions
What you think I’m prioritizing isn’t what I’m prioritizing.
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.
Your Success is More Important Than…
How much ego would you sacrifice for student success?
Remembering It Exists
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.
Read With Your Eyes Closed
That’s how to get good a sight reading. Well, kind of.
Old Habits
They say old habits die hard. That’s a good thing!
At The Mercy Of Your Calendar
Being at the mercy of your calendar can be a great gift – if you only choose to see it that way. As summer ends, teachers ramp up. I don’t know any choir teachers who aren’t at the mercy of their calendar from August to June. Concerts, rehearsals, trips, personal […]
Disposable/Recoverable
Failure isn’t a sign to quit. It’s a sign to rebuild. I found a rusty cast iron skillet on the street a while back, by a trash can waiting to get picked up. Knowing the way to fix it, I carried it the rest of my walk; not very long […]
Do I Have What It Takes?
Sometimes questions are meaningless.