It’s that time of the year! Here’s a look at 2019, by the numbers:

• Hosted a free 5-day online workshop (Music Education Basics Workshop) for over 650 music educators (stay tuned for 2020 dates + info!)

• Launched three printable rhythm and tonal pattern card sets (Rhythm Pattern Card Set, Tonal & Rhythm Pattern Card Set: Older Elementary, Tonal & Rhythm Pattern Card Set: Younger Elementary)

• Self-published two new handbell collections (Four Pieces for Lent and Four Pieces for Easter)

• Self-published two instrumental pieces (Two Easter Hymn Settings for Brass Quintet and Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven for Violin and Cello)

• Launched a new mini-course for church musicians: Music Education & Leadership Skills for the Youth Choir Director

• Self-published three mini service music collections (Songs for the Sanctuary I, Songs for the Sanctuary II, Songs for the Sanctuary: Alleluias & Amens)

• Was a guest on the new Choristers Guild podcast/YouTube show (watch here)

• Wrote about 50 new posts, ranging from warm-up resources to rehearsal tips, planning tools, conferences, and vocal exploration ideas.

It’s the first week of the New Year and let me guess:

You’re looking back at 2018 and feeling a little worn out. You feel scattered. Your teaching approach feels haphazard and reactionary, and you wish you’d been a little more consistent these past few months.

You want 2019 to be different, but you’re not sure where to start.

You want to be the best teacher you can be, but taking on the task of improving your teaching skills is daunting. You’re not sure what to change or do differently.

Can you relate to that?