Choir Ninja, With Ryan Guth

Having a healthy choir starts with you, the director. Be sure that you’re proactive in creating a culture of love and openness in your choir each and every day. Here’s what you need to think about today!   Click to download episode! Show Notes: Do things together Do things as a group!  Anything from a basic outing (no singing), lunch/dinner, retreats, camps, festivals, competitions.  Change your Language Change how you say things to your class.  Instead of “I” say “we”. Also by nature we are quite negative, change it up.  Don’t just focus on what needs improvement, let them know what they did well.  Don’t flower it, just be HONEST! Have discussions Foster communication in your group through discussions.  Discuss what was good, bad, needs improvements, etc.  Many directors do this with little response from the class but be open to trying it.  Also ask the class for suggestion on activities, and how a piece should be performed. Take care of yourself Let the choir know you’re human.  As much as