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Adam Paltrowitz

Stop Asking For “Fun” Vocal Warm-Ups Until You Do This………….

September 1, 2024 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

We all know that warm-ups can be a great way to kick off a choir rehearsal with some fun. In fact, choir directors on Facebook are CONSTANTLY asking for FUN warm-ups.   But here’s the thing—while having a good time is awesome, vocal warm-ups are about so much more! They’re the secret sauce to vocal development […]

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How to Voice Your Choir Quickly & Effectively

August 25, 2024 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

I have a simple method to voice my students effectively and quickly. With this approach, you can voice new members in as quickly as 3 minutes or less. In addition to discovering a singer’s range, we must also take into account other factors, such as: their tessitura the needs of the ensemble their personal preference HERE […]

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11 Things to Avoid Doing at the First Choir Rehearsal

August 18, 2024 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

Before my first day of teaching high school, the person who hired me gave me some advice. He told me exactly what to do on the first day: “Just do what you did during your demo lesson, and the students will love you!”   Unfortunately, this advice nearly ruined my entire first year and jeopardized […]

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The First Step to Building A Successful Choral Program

August 11, 2024 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

The Overlooked First Step to Building a Successful Choral Program The key to long-term success in a choral program is often overlooked, even by seasoned directors. This crucial first step is essential for sustained success and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a veteran, I encourage you to reflect on […]

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First Day Advice for the New School Year: 3 Tips for Setting the Stage for Success

August 4, 2024 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

For all my high school and middle school choir director colleagues kicking off the school year (I’m still a few weeks away myself!), I’ve written this blog to simplify your first day with three key tips. These might seem unconventional compared to what you’ve heard before or what you currently practice, but I’m confident they’ll […]

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You Can Teach INTRINSIC MOTIVATION To Your Students!

July 28, 2024 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment

You Can Teach INTRINSIC MOTIVATION To Your Students! Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are not the same. If we dangle candy and prizes in front of our students, we are motivating them for extrinsic reasons. But what if we could ignite a spark within our students? What if we taught them to become self-motivated, to set […]

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