how to plan a productive rehearsal

5 Reasons Why Your Rehearsals Feel Monotonous (and What to Do About It)

5 Reasons Why Your Rehearsals Feel Monotonous (and What to Do About It)

You know what it feels like:

Uninspired.
Laborious.
Boring.

It’s easy to slip into a rut in rehearsals from time to time, but I think we can all agree: these are not things anyone wants to feel or experience.

You don’t want to feel like you’re just going through the motions each week; you want to feel excited and energized to sing or play and learn and make music together.

How to Maximize Productivity in Your Choir Rehearsals

How to Maximize Productivity in Your Choir Rehearsals

A successful, productive choir rehearsal takes proper preparation, careful planning, good time management skills, and attention to detail. In this post, I’m answering your questions plus sharing a few strategic tips for maximizing productivity in your rehearsals week after week.

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