DiscoverChoralosophyEpisode 262: How to Avoid Making Our Singers Worse
Episode 262: How to Avoid Making Our Singers Worse

Episode 262: How to Avoid Making Our Singers Worse

Update: 2025-10-17
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Group vocal tips, and singing instructions can be a mine field. Every voice in the room is different. It really is possible to say things in a choir rehearsal that helps one singer gets better, while making ten worse. Let’s be careful!





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This episode is sourced from a recent professional development I gave for Wentzville, MO school district. The focus was Vocal Pedagogy concepts specific to a group setting. The crucial jumping off point is that our knowledge of our OWN voice does not qualify us to instruct the voice of others.





The choir teachers of the district and I delve into the complexities of teaching singing to children, particularly in group settings. We explore the unique challenges faced by vocal instructors, including the need for individualized instruction, the importance of understanding vocal anatomy, and the impact of language on teaching methods. The presentation emphasizes the significance of fostering a supportive environment for young singers, encouraging them to explore their voices while navigating the intricacies of vocal pedagogy. If you want to hear the rest of this presentation and others from that PD day as well as my full collection of PD sessions, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack!





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Episode 262: How to Avoid Making Our Singers Worse

Episode 262: How to Avoid Making Our Singers Worse

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