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! →
The two words we all dread: “I’m Sick!”
One thing I say frequently to my students is this: “One big reason we work on technique is so we can sing when sick.” I like to regale my students… Read more The two words we all dread: “I’m Sick!” →
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 →
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? →
Gloria — Identifying Patterns
When you first open the Poulenc Gloria you may start to feel disoriented. There are a ton of changing time signatures and key signatures, accidentals, complicated rhythms, et cetera. Following… Read more Gloria — Identifying Patterns →