Final Mix Review
What’s the best way to do your final listen of a mix you’re finalizing?
More Unison
Ask yourself what the melody really needs.
Do No Harm
If you’re getting close to the end, remember to not undermine your own work.
50 Years Ends Tonight
Let us all salute the vocal harmony juggernaut that is The Manhattan Transfer.
Celebrate the Successes, Forgive the Shortcomings
Immediately.
Keep Showing Up
When students quit practicing, it’s for a lot of reasons.
Until They’ve Learned
John Wooden wrote, “You haven’t taught until they’ve learned.” It’s a core belief for me.
Getting Creative Projects Done
How do you get creative projects done? Deadlines.
Leave The Tunnel
It’s kind of essential for choral musicians to have tunnel vision in December. But leave the tunnel when you can.
Growth Zone
Teaching ensemble music is a unique case in keeping students in the growth zone, where the most effective learning happens.