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Lessons from Exile #24: Prioritize
At rehearsal, don’t just run everything down, especially if you have limited time. (You should always limit your time, but […]
Lessons from Exile #23: Rehearse Voices Separately
Rehearse voices separately if possible. Singers need to hear themselves, hear their parts in relation to each other, match vowels, […]
Lessons from Exile #22: Autopilot Is Boring
The songs that everyone knows the best can be the worst. Wait… What? If everyone knows them that well, how […]
Lessons from Exile #21: Cue Your Band
Cue your team. Got a sudden break in the music? Or a dramatic hit? Or maybe you’re going to bring […]
Lessons from Exile #20: Lead Your Way. But LEAD.
Lead your way. Not someone else’s way. There is no “one tried and true way” to run a band, choir, […]
Lessons from Exile #19: Preparation Is Respect
Impress on your team that preparation is a matter of respect, for EVERYONE. Everyone has different talents and skills at […]
Lessons from Exile #18: Hold Your Team Accountable
Hold people accountable. Don’t waste time. Part of your job as a leader is to communicate your expectations and hold […]
Lessons from Exile #17: Do Your Thing. Don’t Be Lazy.
Operate from your strengths, but challenge yourself. In all likelihood, you have your position because there is an area in […]
Lessons from Exile #16: Give Space with Boundaries
Give people space to operate… but with the understanding it’s yours to give. Delegate, delegate, delegate… I’m a fan of […]