No Bad Rehearsals, with Ryan Guth

Sometimes bad rehearsals happen to good directors. Sometimes it’s our fault, sometimes it’s their fault, sometimes it’s the tides or moon phase or astrology or who knows. The good thing is that no matter how many lemons they throw at you, you always get to choose how to react. Choose to make lemonade! Ryan tells you how in today’s episode. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Your mindset is a self-fulfilling prophecy” -Ryan Guth Show Notes:

E + R = O (Event + Reaction = Outcome) Things we can control Preparation: When we aren’t prepared, we project our insecurities on the choir. Expectations: What are they based on? Things the choir can control Energy level (high or low) Have 3 solutions for every problem (Thanks Amanda Quist) Take back control Do something non-musical, like take the choir for a walk Bribe! Compliment Box (see Facebook group) Unplanned event Fire drill: go ahead and sing outside! Community tragedy: Acknowledge it and talk it out with your choir. Some members may have been affected. Standardized Testing: Take it easy. They kids have had a long day already. Low attendance: gather around the piano and do things you can be successful with like unison passages, rhythm isolation or even sight singing.

3 Key Takeaways:

No matter why you lost control of rehearsal, you can get it back. No bad rehearsals! Make lemonade out of lemons; you are a creative person! E + R = O; the power to control is in your hands

Resources/links Mentioned:

The Success Principles, by Jack Canfield Build a Better Choir, with Dr. Amanda Quist Choir Nation on Facebook - Compliment Box Patreon - Support the podcast!

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