Make it personal.
The best educators make it personal. They tailor the instruction to the student. They adjust their lesson plans in the moment depending on what’s happening in the room. They teach from motivations of curiosity, passion, and love that they want to share with the individuals they’re teaching.
The best conductors make it personal. Their interpretation changes depending on who is singing. Their pacing, conducting styles, and expectations adjust to their ensemble. They empower personal expression through their music-making.
The best choristers make it personal. They have personal expectations for their performance in the ensemble. They use their own voice according to its strengths and weaknesses, not according to some arbitrary “ideal.” They bring their personality to the ensemble and use it to make the ensemble better.
The more personal you can make your work, the better it will be and the more people it will reach.