Choir Ninja, with Ryan Guth
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsFormerly the Find Your Forte podcast - Step up to the podium with purpose and make the most of your public or private school's choral program with solutions you never saw coming! Join Choir Ninja, Ryan Guth as he brings you weekly interviews with veteran in-the-trenches choral directors on how to manage your choir, teach concepts like sight-singing and group vocal technique, market your program, and help inspire a love of choral music in your students each day.
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FYF 023 : Develop your choral ear, with Patrick Gardner
August 26, 2015 07:30 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBRyan and Dr. Patrick Gardner, of Rutgers University in New Jersey, discuss the importance of listening to a wide variety of ensembles in order to develop your ear for choral sounds. Show Notes at www.ryanguth.com/023 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 022 : Ryan Guth On Finding Your Niche Within Your Passion
August 19, 2015 07:30 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBSpecial Episode: Join Victor Ahipene from Australia's Youngpreneurs podcast as he interviews Ryan on choosing his niche and making a living in music education outside of the public school world. Show Notes: www.ryanguth.com/022 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 021 : Become Invisible, with Jordan Saul
August 12, 2015 07:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJoin Ryan (@ryanmguth) and up-and-coming choral star, Jordan Saul (@jordanjsaul) of Baldwin Wallace Conservatory in a fun and lighthearted interview about abandoning the rules and leading through a collective trust that allows your choir to take musical risks so you can become invisible! Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 020 : Trust Your Choir and Stay Grounded, with Dr. Joe Miller
August 05, 2015 07:30 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBJoin Ryan and Dr. Joe Miller for a sit down interview on being a grounded choral director. We explore his strange route through pre-med into choral directing, his routines, funny teachable moments, and a lot more! Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/020 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 019 : Unlocking Your Choir's Musical Curiosity, with John Wilson
July 29, 2015 07:30 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this episode, Choir Nation will hear from the very talented John Wilson of Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Topics discussed include motivating your student choir members, engaging your students in rehearsal, building community, and much more! Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/029 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 018 : From passion to action - Building an empowered music program, with Adrian O. Rodriguez
July 15, 2015 07:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThis will be in your bookmarks to revisit at the beginning of the new school year! A truly wonderful sit-down interview with Texas native and Austin-area high school choral director, Adrian O. Rodriguez. Listen in on how you can start your year off right by building an empowered music program through creating trust and staying relevant! Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/018 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never mi...
Technique Tuesday 005 : Experiment to find what works (Changing male voice lesson)
July 14, 2015 07:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn my final episode of this session on working with changing male voices, I share a 10 minute raw and unedited segment of a voice lesson with a 14-year-old baritone. Listen as we experiment with the voice and eventually find a way to reach my objective. Subscribe to my 5-part series on working with changing male voices at www.ryanguth.com Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTu...
FYF 017 : Turn your setbacks into success (Pt. 2), with Gabriel Crouch
July 08, 2015 07:30 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBPart 2 f 2 - Join Ryan Guth, as he interviews former member of The King's Singers and choral director, Gabriel Crouch. This interview offers insight into how Gabriel gained from his many setbacks to become a true leader in the choral world. Show notes : www.ryanguth.com/017 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 016 : Turn your setbacks into success (Pt. 1), with Gabriel Crouch
July 01, 2015 07:30 - 47 minutes - 33.6 MBJoin Ryan Guth, as he interviews former member of The King's Singers and choral director, Gabriel Crouch. This interview offers insight into how Gabriel gained from his many setbacks to become a true leader in the choral world. Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/016 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 015 : Serve others first and live a rewarding musical life, with Suzi Digby OBE
June 24, 2015 07:30 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJoin Ryan as he interviews Suzi Digby OBE, renowned choir guru and founder of the UK's most influential primary music education foundation, The Voices Foundation. Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/015 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
Technique Tuesday 004 : Middle school boys and choir rehearsal: Plan effectively to maximize results!
June 23, 2015 07:30 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWith a steadfast rehearsal plan and a positive approach to teaching the middle school boy, you can keep each choir rehearsal moving in the right direction. Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/tt004 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 014 : The journey of a situational leader, with Dr. JD Burnett
June 17, 2015 14:32 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBJoin Ryan for an interview with Dr. JD Burnett of UGA, a true "situational leader" due to his ability to jump in and use his skills and experiences to do what it takes. Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
Technique Tuesday 003 : What to do with the boys (5 steps to choral excellence)
June 16, 2015 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBLearn the 5 steps to choral excellence for changing voice boys, how to evaluate, and what to do next! Show Notes: www.ryanguth.com/tt003 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 013 : Draw a new choral audience, with Dr. Matthew Mehaffey
June 10, 2015 07:30 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBLearn how a college professor in Minnesota used his community choir and the popularity of a successful PBS show to draw a new choral audience! Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/013 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
Technique Tuesday 002 : Male Vocal Range Evaluation
June 09, 2015 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBJoin Ryan as he takes you through 3 quick and dirty high school baritone vocal range evaluations. Student A - 8th grade Student B - 10th grade Student C - 11th Grade Don't forget to sign-up for the FREE 5-part email series on working with the changing/changed male voice. Go to www.ryanguth.com/tt002 to gain access! Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (And...
Motivation Monday 002 : Stop comparing yourself to others
June 08, 2015 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MB“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” ― Steven Furtick Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 012 : Some Real World Resonance, with Christine Bass
June 03, 2015 07:30 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBChristine Bass, choral conductor, clinician, and educator, shares with Ryan how to approach your choral rehearsal based on her 30+ years of public school experience. Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/012 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 011: A composers viewpoint on bringing out the DIVINE in musicians, with Mark Hayes
May 27, 2015 07:30 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBComposer Mark Hayes speaks with Ryan about his belief that all people have a divine presence inside, and how to affirm that when working with musicians. He also discusses the importance of asking the right questions of the music Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/011 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 010 : Don't worry! Be happy! with Dr. Bryce Hayes
May 20, 2015 07:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBA fun-filled and inspiring conversation with the young and dynamic Dr. W Bryce Hayes of James Madison University, who's making an impact with his use of Kodály musicianship building in the collegiate choral rehearsal. Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/010 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 009 : ACDA's bright future and the swell of choral entrepreneurship, with Dr. Tim Sharp
May 13, 2015 07:30 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBDr. Tim Sharp, Executive Director, of ACDA gives a delightful interview and also warns Choir Nation about the impending "choral tsunami", and how we can hop on board and ride the wave into a world where singing in a choir is as commonplace as yoga. Show Notes Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
Technique Tuesday 001 : Working with the Changing Male Voice
May 12, 2015 07:30 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn this short bonus episode, I share 6 principles for working with the changing male voice that I hope you find useful and actionable! Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
Motivation Monday 001 : Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
May 11, 2015 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBIt's Motivation Monday! Imposter Syndrome (or the fear of being "found out") stops us from taking action and stepping up to the podium with purpose each day. Here are seven ways I overcome imposter syndrome that you can implement today! Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 008 : Unlock your Musical Curiosity, with Dr. Andrew Megill
May 06, 2015 07:30 - 48 minutes - 45 MBIn episode 008, Dr. Andrew Megill, of The University of Illinois and Montreal Symphony Chorus, sits down with Ryan for a talk on empowering musicians to ask the right questions to deeply discover music and learn about who they are or who they can be. Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 007 : Your students are worth the investment, with Dr. Amanda Quist
April 29, 2015 07:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBJoin Ryan for a fun, sit-down, in-person, conversation with Dr. Amanda Quist, conductor of Westminster Choir College's Chapel Choir (first year students) and Kantorei. Dr. Quist reminds choir nation how important your investment of time and energy is to the members of your musical community, especially individual students, pointing out the profound impact you can have as a teacher who invests. Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and ...
FYF 006 : Go with your gut and mind your body, with Dr. Heather Buchanan
April 22, 2015 07:30 - 45 minutes - 21.7 MBJoin Ryan and Dr. Heather Buchanan as we explore the importance of "going with your gut" and using body mapping techniques to instantly improve the sound of your choir. Dr. Buchanan also shares a TON of resources for engaging your choir through bodymapping. Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 005 : A "spiritual" journey with Brandon Waddles
April 15, 2015 07:30 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBRising star, Brandon Waddles, director of Westminster Choir College's Jubilee Singers and published composer with GIA publications, shares his passion for teaching African-American choral traditions with all. Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 004 : Serve with your whole being for a long and happy life, with Dr. Helen Kemp
April 08, 2015 07:30 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBLegendary children's choral director Dr. Helen Kemp sits down with Ryan, face to face, a few days before her 97th birthday. She discusses her secrets to living a long, selfless, and happy life through sharing music with all. Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/004 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 003 : Respecting your choir's "Why", with Dr. Ryan James Brandau
April 01, 2015 07:31 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBDr. Ryan James Brandau sits down with Ryan and gives choir nation insight on running an effective rehearsal be remembering who he's standing in front of and why they're there. He beautifully explains his connection with Bach's Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor and why it's important to take an hour to read the Sunday New York Times. Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes...
FYF 002 : The importance of being present on the podium with Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt
April 01, 2015 07:30 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDr. Joseph Flummerfelt, Musical America's 2004 Conductor of the Year, and director emeritus of the world-famous Westminster Choir, joins Ryan an in-depth interview on what it takes to be present on the podium. Show notes: www.ryanguth.com/002 Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)
FYF 001 : Meet the host, Ryan Guth, Choral Director and Lifestyle Entrepreneur
March 29, 2015 20:11 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, I introduce myself, explain a bit about why I chose to create this podcast, the format, and a bit of background about myself Connect with Ryan on Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Website ***** Leave a Rating and Review ***** Never miss and episode! Subscribe on iTunes (iOS)/ Stitcher (Android)