This is one of my favorite apps for the iPad. As a musician and music teacher I use it often. In order for me to spend a few dollars on an app, it has to be extraordinary. This metronome had to do more than just keep an accurate tempo and accent a beat. It had… Read more
Downloadable Digital Music vs Traditional Print Music
Pros and Cons of Downloadable Digital Music This may be a topic that only a publisher would enjoy studying, but I think it has merit. More and more I see the, “print on demand” option available when I purchase music. Offering music digital copies of music seems logical for many reasons: First is convenience, seeing… Read more
Proper Posture Tips You Need To Know To Be A Better Singer
Proper Posture While Singing Every church choir director would like their choir singing to the best of their ability for the Lord. Most church choirs, however, are made up of inexperienced singers who have never been taught the basics of how to sing properly, let alone, how to read music. If we are ever to… Read more
6 Ways to Improve Your Choir Practice
Keeping your choir practice as fresh as possible can be challenging at times. Many of your choir members sacrifice their time after a long, hard day at work. They are looking for a well-planned rehearsal that is both challenging and rewarding. Following these simple suggestions will help you get the most out of every rehearsal. How… Read more
How to Prepare a Choral Piece for Your Next Choir Rehearsal
Don’t be ill prepared! Many of us have been guilty of pulling out music for a choir rehearsal without spending an adequate amount of time really learning the piece. How long would the pastor or Sunday school teacher last if such “lack of preparation” were to be the norm. My dad would say “anything that… Read more
4 Ways to Recruit Choir Members | Choir Ministry Tips
Choir Recruitment 101 Every ministry in the church must have a purpose. The church choir is no exception. Choir members must realize how important their ministry is to the church. Let’s not minimize the importance of our choir during our worship services. Their ministry is to: lead the congregation in the singing of hymns direct… Read more
Two Reasons Why Counting Music Is Important
Why Do I Need To Learn To Count? Before trying to teach an instrument to a student I stress the importance of learning how to count music. One of my teachers would tell me, “If you can’t count it, you can’t play it.” The more I work with students the more I believe that this is… Read more