3 Reasons I’ve Ditched SmartMusic for Sight Reading Factory
Dear Smartmusic, After 10 years, you have worn me out and I'm leaving you.Sincerely,Former Smartmusic Advocate & Cheerleader I'd been
Your 10 Question Choir Midterm Exam
As we reach the middle of our academic year, students are likely taking exams to evaluate their progress, while teachers
4 Definitive Steps to Assess & Develop EVERY Singer’s Ear!
There are 4 tangible steps that can be taken to develop EVERY singer's ear, and in turn, develop their singing
Meet the Creator of Sight Reading Factory
Four years ago, I became a big believer in Sight Reading Factory after being introduced to it through Ryan Guth's Choir Ninja podcast.
“Tone-Deaf” is an Excuse….not a Diagnosis
"Tone-Deaf" is an Excuse....not a Diagnosis.....and I blame the person who makes the diagnosis. Anyone can learn to sing. If
How to Grade a Concert Performance
Concert performances can be assessed in a multitude of ways; perhaps the most fair and least time-consuming way to grade
How to Self-Assess their Way toward Rehearsal Success
The two main components of any successful rehearsal are the planning/execution of the director and the planning/execution of the students.
The “Secret” Your Weakest Sight-Singers May Be Hiding
A wise man once told me to never believe anything you hear and only half of what you see. Your
How to Voice Your Choir Quickly & Effectively
Voicing can be done quickly and effectively in 3 minutes or less per student. In a 40 minute small group