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Is It Enough?

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature, Practice

This is the best I can do today. Is it enough?

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3 Reasons To Keep Going

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 jedscottPractice, Updates, Writing

I am celebrating my 9-year streak of writing daily here without missing a day.

Why keep going?

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Memorization

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 jedscottEducation, Practice

If you haven’t got it close to memorized, you probably haven’t got it well-learned.

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What I’m Listening For In Auditions

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 jedscottEducation, Practice

What you think I’m prioritizing isn’t what I’m prioritizing.

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Stamina

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

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.

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Your Success is More Important Than…

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 jedscottLeadership, Practice

How much ego would you sacrifice for student success?

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Remembering It Exists

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 jedscottConducting, Practice

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.

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Read With Your Eyes Closed

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Music Literacy, Practice

That’s how to get good a sight reading. Well, kind of.

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Old Habits

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Practice, Uncategorized

They say old habits die hard. That’s a good thing!

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At The Mercy Of Your Calendar

August 13, 2023May 7, 2023 jedscottCreativity, Education, Human Nature, Practice

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 […]

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