Choir Ninja, With Ryan Guth

TEACHERS: Share this episode with your choir! In our “winning is everything” culture, the goals of competition seem crystal clear: the medal, the role, the spot in the honor choir. Sometimes when the competition is fierce, those rewards don’t seem worth the effort. But there are rewards inherent in the audition process, and they are enduring. Competition is one of the most effective ways to become better at your art, and it deserves a place in your curriculum. Listen [Subscribe on iTunes] [Subscribe on Android] Highlight to Tweet:         “Winning is important. But I want to put it into perspective.” - Ryan Guth “No one has ever regretted the effort to become a better musician.” - Ryan Guth “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.” - Wayne Gretzky Show Notes: Competition should have a place in your curriculum. Performance is important, but it’s not everything a musician needs to know. Some lessons are taught better by competition. But there are lots of ways to compete Region/Area/State Auditions Solo and