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Whole Notes Are Like Potatoes
Feb 12

Feb 12 Whole Notes Are Like Potatoes

Brody McDonald
Phrasing

Potatoes and Whole Notes: two things that need help to be tasty.

Raise the Bar
Feb 5

Feb 5 Raise the Bar

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

The only way to reach new heights is to raise the platform on which you stand.

Slack Is Slick
Jan 29

Jan 29 Slack Is Slick

Brody McDonald
Administration, Technology

Slack is a fantastic way to manage either small groups or a team of staffers!

Sing In the Present - Look to the Future
Jan 22

Jan 22 Sing In the Present - Look to the Future

Brody McDonald
Sight-Reading, Guest Contributor

What’s the best way to sight-read? Look to the future!

Pick a Card
Jan 16

Jan 16 Pick a Card

Brody McDonald
Activities

Pick a card - to make rehearsal more fun!

Start With the Corners
Jan 15

Jan 15 Start With the Corners

Brody McDonald
Classroom Management, Motivation/Analogy, Guest Contributor

How do you keep from being overwhelmed at the start of a large project?

Phrase Like Smarties
Jan 12

Jan 12 Phrase Like Smarties

Brody McDonald
Phrasing

Phrasing shouldn’t be difficult if you’re a Smartie!

Keep Up On Your Yard Work
Jan 11

Jan 11 Keep Up On Your Yard Work

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

Even the best-prepared music can get “shaggy” if we let it go.

Put the Pencil Down
Jan 10

Jan 10 Put the Pencil Down

Brody McDonald

When contest comes, focus on making music so the judges will put the pencil down.

Miss It? Mark It!
Jan 9

Jan 9 Miss It? Mark It!

Brody McDonald
Score Prep

How often should you mark your score? Every time you miss something and then some.

Tools of the Trade
Jan 8

Jan 8 Tools of the Trade

Brody McDonald

Every worker needs good tools.

Sharpen the Saw
Dec 22

Dec 22 Sharpen the Saw

Brody McDonald
Administration

We have to be sharp to be effective - self care is vital! 

Why Gamble?
Dec 21

Dec 21 Why Gamble?

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

Singers gamble on success when they could guarantee a win. Find out how.

All We Want Is All You Have All the Time
Dec 20

Dec 20 All We Want Is All You Have All the Time

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

In rehearsal, there are two choices: be 100% involved or…

Which Is Your Default Printer
Dec 19

Dec 19 Which Is Your Default Printer

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy, Tone

Our computer sets a “default printer.” What is the “default setting” for your singers?

Fish Lips and Rabbit Teeth
Dec 18

Dec 18 Fish Lips and Rabbit Teeth

Brody McDonald
Guest Contributor, Tone, Motivation/Analogy

Bring out the animal(s) inside you for better tone!

Lock It In the Pocket
Dec 17

Dec 17 Lock It In the Pocket

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy, Tone

Great singers develop a “pocket” for tone - learn how!

What Animal Is Your Vocal Patronus?
Dec 16

Dec 16 What Animal Is Your Vocal Patronus?

Brody McDonald
Motivation/Analogy

Get your singers to express themselves by releasing their inner magic.

What Shape Is Your Brontosaurus?
Dec 15

Dec 15 What Shape Is Your Brontosaurus?

Brody McDonald
Dynamics, Motivation/Analogy

This theory on dynamics, which belongs to me, is as follows.

Fire and Ice
Dec 14

Dec 14 Fire and Ice

Brody McDonald
MEME, Motivation/Analogy

‘Nuff said.

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