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Always-on Recording
Dec 13

Dec 13 Always-on Recording

Brody McDonald
Administration, Classroom Management, Technology

Use “always-on” recording technology to catch any moment in rehearsal.

What's Poppin'?
Dec 12

Dec 12 What's Poppin'?

Brody McDonald
Breathing, Tone, Motivation/Analogy

Better use of air can make your tone POP!

Don't Be a Dumbbell
Dec 11

Dec 11 Don't Be a Dumbbell

Brody McDonald
Tone, Motivation/Analogy

Don’t be a dumbbell - keep your tone consistent and round.

Down In Front!
Dec 10

Dec 10 Down In Front!

Brody McDonald
Activities

Want your singers to see what you see? Get them down in front!

Thought Grenade
Dec 9

Dec 9 Thought Grenade

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy, Administration, Classroom Management

Having a tough day? Feeling burnt out? Read this.

Fire Hose or Garden Hose?
Dec 8

Dec 8 Fire Hose or Garden Hose?

Brody McDonald
Breathing, Tone, Motivation/Analogy

Which one best represents good singing? You’d be surprised…

This Is Your Hammer
Dec 7

Dec 7 This Is Your Hammer

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

Give your singers the tools they need to be successful.

Choir Dodgeball
Dec 6

Dec 6 Choir Dodgeball

Brody McDonald
Activities

Dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge. This classroom activity is guaranteed FUN!

Which Voice Speaks Loudest?
Dec 5

Dec 5 Which Voice Speaks Loudest?

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

There’s an angel and devil sitting on your shoulders, whispering in your ear.

Who's Serving?
Dec 4

Dec 4 Who's Serving?

Brody McDonald
Classroom Management, Motivation/Analogy

Rehearsal is a tennis match, but the singers must always serve.

Can We Talk?
Dec 3

Dec 3 Can We Talk?

Brody McDonald
Rehearsal Tips, Classroom Management, Activities, Technology

Chatty rehearsals? Try this.

Sometimes You Just Need Puppies
Dec 2

Dec 2 Sometimes You Just Need Puppies

Brody McDonald
Activities

Rehearsal in a funk? Puppies for the win!

Who's Loud? Hands Up!
Dec 1

Dec 1 Who's Loud? Hands Up!

Brody McDonald
Activities, Dynamics

Don’t just sing dynamics - show them!

Long Notes Grow
Nov 30

Nov 30 Long Notes Grow

Brody McDonald
Phrasing

Long notes grow… how?

Loud vs. Soft: Same Space - Different Impact
Nov 29

Nov 29 Loud vs. Soft: Same Space - Different Impact

Brody McDonald
Dynamics, Tone

Softer does not equal smaller.

Worry Less About WHAT and More About HOW
Nov 28

Nov 28 Worry Less About WHAT and More About HOW

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

WHAT is functional. HOW is aspirational.

Better Tools Make the Job Easier
Nov 27

Nov 27 Better Tools Make the Job Easier

Brody McDonald
Phrasing, Motivation/Analogy

Chainsaws cut better than axes. Just sayin’.

What They Give vs. What I Want
Nov 26

Nov 26 What They Give vs. What I Want

Brody McDonald
MEME

Demogorgon demonstration.

Consonants Are Never Endings
Nov 25

Nov 25 Consonants Are Never Endings

Brody McDonald
Diction, Phrasing, MEME

Consonants are never endings.

The Annoying Drill
Nov 24

Nov 24 The Annoying Drill

Brody McDonald
Classroom Management, MEME, Activities, Guest Contributor, Rehearsal Tips

Drill it to kill it.

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