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Comment on Growth Mindset by Liz Garnett

Liz Garnett — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:40:03 +0000

Hi Jo,
Chris Peterson (BHS singing category judge – as well as a university lecturer in choral music) has written about this in terms of 'attribution theory' – i.e. whether you attribute your success or failure to your innate talent or to your own efforts (or lack thereof!). The article is ‘Recruiting for Choral Ensemble by Emphasizing Skill and Effort’, Music Educators Journal, 89/2 (2002): 32-35.

Comment on Building Unit Sound by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:40:14 +0000

I know, how it is necessary to act…

Comment on Showmanship & Choreography by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:54:00 +0000

…please where can I buy a unicorn?

Comment on Growth Mindset by Angie Brohm

Angie Brohm — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:56:49 +0000

Hi Jo. I loved this article. You've pegged me. I hate listening to my voice alone. I like it when I hear a taping of the quartet, but alone is awful and I must work to change that. You are right. And again, I am the person who hates the mirror. I find it very intimidating. It is very hard for me to relax and watch myself sing. I feel like I am being phoney and not just letting go….I wish I could relax and let it happen.

Comment on Want to stay in pitch? by Jo Oosterhoff

Jo Oosterhoff — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:32:00 +0000

No problem! But please do put a link back to this post…

Comment on Want to stay in pitch? by Dean Martin

Dean Martin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:04:00 +0000

Hey, that’s a great tip. Tried it and it works. Can I share it with my forum at http://a-cappellamusic.com?

Comment on New Music, New Level? by zencuke

zencuke — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:23:00 +0000

Actually it is not uncommon for advanced piano students to learn a piece in advance before working with an instructor on improving advanced skills.

Comment on Growth Mindset by Jacquie

Jacquie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:14:00 +0000

Very good Jo … I like the sound of my voice when I just hear myself singing, but hate to hear it on recording (which I know is the more accurate version to everyone else listening). It’s very hard to listen to yourself objectively … pretend it’s someone else and appreciate the good bits. As you say, we’re tuned in to listen out for our faults. It’s very ‘selfish’ of us, but even in a group, our ear will pick out our own voice above everyone else’s … even if it isn’t sticking out to anyone else’s ears. Anyway, good blog – I haven’t looked at it for a while, so I’ll have to have a catch up!