Choir Ninja, With Ryan Guth

Blind from birth, Ken Medema has always lived in a world of sound. Known and admired internationally for his improvisation skills, Ken outlines the steps to teaching your choir students how to improvise, unlocking both their voice and their courage. As a bonus, Ken also writes an impromptu country song about Ryan’s new bride, Amanda! [Subscribe on iTunes] [Subscribe on Android]   Highlight to Tweet: “My program to win friends through rock&roll wasn’t that successful. I started with 1 friend and graduated with 2.” -Ken Medema   “Daring in one area usually leads to daring in another.” -Ken Medema Show Notes: Ken Medema has been blind from birth. High school choir was a revelation for him; a class based on sound instead of sight. He pursued his love of music through college and into a music therapy career before turning to composition and performance. Three goals for choir experiences: build community; explore new things (improvisation); introduce new music Every time you speak, you are improvising. You s