Unexamined
Consider Socrates’ thoughts on vocal warmups.
How To Get Good
Practice.
The Metronome Is Your Real Friend
The friend who will tell you the hard truths.
Distill Your Message
You don’t have to teach everything you know.
Communal Singing
The last safe place for communal singing is sporting events.
Do Better Work
Want better opportunities? Do better work.
Empathy In Choir
The most important nonmusical skill in an ensemble is empathy.
Commissions Teach Flexibility
Music can seem set in stone. Commissions teach us otherwise.
Self-Value
I had an enlightening conversation about freelance rates recently.
Giving Up Control
Why not give up a little control in rehearsal?