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In this episode we talk about how we overcame ‘imposter syndrome’ to lead our choirs with confidence and give you some great tips to boost... The post TCR055 | PODCAST – How we overcame ‘imposter syndrome’ to lead our choirs with confidence appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode we give you 14 top tips to keep your choir rehearsals fresh while you learn new music and prepare it for performance.... The post TCR054 | PODCAST – 14 great tips to keep your choir rehearsals fresh appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode we talk about the importance of score preparation in creating great rehearsals and performances for your choir, and we take you step... The post TCR053 | PODCAST – Score preparation skills to boost your choirs rehearsals appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of basic conducting skills to communicate effectively with our choirs. This podcast episode is a ‘teaser’ for... The post TCR052 | PODCAST – The importance of basic conducting skills for effective choir communication appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode we look forward to a new year with our choirs and discuss how to make it our best year yet. Plus, we’ve... The post TCR051 | PODCAST – How to make 2015 your choir’s best year yet appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode we’re celebrating our fiftieth episode of the Total Choir Resources podcast with a Q&A session featuring questions from listeners.   In this... The post TCR050 | PODCAST – Your questions answered appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode we talk about what we’ve learned as choir leaders and managers about retaining singers in our choirs.   In this episode we... The post TCR049 | PODCAST – What we’ve learned about retaining singers appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we’re joined by our good friend Jamie Serafi, leader of four choirs in the south east of the UK, to talk about... The post TCR048 | PODCAST – Bringing choirs together with a ‘twinning’ workshop appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we chat to our friend Dr Helen Neuenschwander, a general practitioner and a choral singer. She gives us the lowdown on all... The post TCR047 | PODCAST – Vocal health: mythbusting with Dr Helen Neuenschwander appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

The second of our two-part podcast about the dreaded issue of money. Whatever the funding model of our choirs, how can we ensure that they... The post TCR046 | PODCAST – Money Matters Part 2: sensible financial manangement for your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode and the next, we look at some of the financial issues that affect choirs and how to handle them.   In this... The post TCR045 | PODCAST – Money Matters Part 1: sensible financial manangement for your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we look at some practical strategies that you can use with your choir to give effective instructions that your singers will remember... The post TCR044 | PODCAST – How to give your choir instructions that stick appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we ask what’s the point of vocal warm-ups and exercises and how they benefit our choirs.   In this episode, we ask... The post TCR043 | PODCAST – What’s the point of warm-ups for your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we go back to basics and look at the essential decisions that we need to make when we’re starting out as choir... The post TCR042 | PODCAST – The first vital steps to take when you start a choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we talk about how to balance our choir rehearsals so that we give new members a chance to learn established repertoire while... The post TCR041 | PODCAST – How to teach new choir members without boring everyone else appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we talk about how to handle difficult situations and people in your choir efficiently and professionally so that you can maintain a... The post TCR040 | PODCAST – Handling difficult situations in your choir without losing your cool appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we look at how fear can hold us back and how to break through it so that we can achieve our goals... The post TCR039 | PODCAST – Overcoming fear to take on new challenges with your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we talk about how we can review our conducting skills and find areas of improvement so that we’re constantly evolving as musicians... The post TCR038 | PODCAST – Tune up your choral conducting skills appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we’re discuss basic microphone types, how they work and how to select microphones to use with your choir. In our discussion, we... The post TCR037 | PODCAST – Understanding microphones and selecting them for your choir appeared first on Total Choir Resources.

In this episode, we show you an easy way to create well-planned choir rehearsals that will give you confidence and motivate your choir. Here’s the... The post TCR036 | PODCAST – A step by step rehearsal planning tutorial appeared first on Total Choir Resources.