Merry Christmas, go practice!
I remember taking my sight reading book with me to my grandmother’s house and listening to the practice tracks on my iPod. I wanted to make the All-State choir so… Read more Merry Christmas, go practice! →
Thoughts on the Practice Tracks
This is a post that I’ve been wanting to do for a while, because I hold the unpopular opinion that, contrary to the feelings of students who rely on them… Read more Thoughts on the Practice Tracks →
Should I memorize my All-State Music?
I get this question from several of my students every year, and even have a few brave souls that walk into their lessons, and, having forgotten their music, proceed to… Read more Should I memorize my All-State Music? →
How Best to Utilize Private Voice Lessons
In college I showed up for a voice lesson having practiced only 30 minutes that week. Needless to say, I was unprepared, and shaky on my notes and rhythms. My… Read more How Best to Utilize Private Voice Lessons →
It’s August: How much should I be practicing the Area music?
I get this question often from my students in the summer. Most students, especially those who have taken lessons and gone to camp have had the basics of the region… Read more It’s August: How much should I be practicing the Area music? →
Why warm up?
At the beginning of each voice lesson I teach the first question I often ask my students is this: How did your practicing go this week? *Cricket noises* If the… Read more Why warm up? →
That Time at Choir Camp…
So you’ve just returned from that All State Choir preparation camp. You are exhausted, and your brain is an over-soaked sponge. You may or may not have heeded my advice… Read more That Time at Choir Camp… →
Do You Even Practice, Bro?
If you ever want to see steam come out of my ears, come to my studio and listen to me have this oh-so-common conversation with one of my students: Me:… Read more Do You Even Practice, Bro? →