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Discover Singing 2020 Repertoire Challenge
Discover 30 prompts to help advanced singers to explore new repertoire!
For Teachers
Pick a Time!
It’s so easy to make excuses as to why you can’t practice. I have a seven month old baby. My husband works long hours. My students have ever increasing homework piled upon them. Then, before you know it, it’s been months and you’ve not done anything…
For Learners
Why You Need HARD Goals
I’ve written before about SMART goals, but last year, I came across the idea of HARD goals, and it was a bit of a revelation. What are HARD goals? HARD goals are big goals. They’re not manageable, or realistic; instead, they’re: Heartfelt – something that you really want to achieve. Read more…
For Learners
Why I’d Rather Clean the Toilet Than Practice (Some Thoughts on Priorities)
After my cold-of-doom which inspired the post a few weeks ago, I have been slowly building back to my normal routine. Or, possibly, a new and improved normal routine. When you get a cold that results in taking steroids for your asthma, it makes you reconsider what is important in Read more…
For Learners
Five Tips to Make Your Practice More Effective
Struggling to get back into the swing of practice after the Easter break? Here’s five ways to make your practice more effective. 1. Make a date Decide when you’re going to practice. Some people are routine practicers, but some of us need to plan it day by day. If you’re a Read more…
Columns & Series
Monday Motivation
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose. Bill Gates
Columns & Series
Monday Motivation
The wise musicians are those who play what they can master. Duke Ellington
Columns & Series
Monday Motivation
Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. David Frost
Columns & Series
Monday Motivation
You can’t stay the same. If you’re a musician and a singer, you have to change, that’s the way it works. Van Morisson