In this interview, I get a chance to sit down with another choral blogger and content creator, Adam Paltrowitz, who is breaking new ground in the world of “self-selected” ensembles. This episode with make you think about the emphasis you choose to place on the choral “elite” at your school. Listen at ryanguth.com
On presence and keeping secrets, with Betsy Cook Weber
Betsy Cook Weber pops in to talk about being present as a choral director and planning for her upcoming ACDA National Conference performance. LISTEN HERE!
Find your entry point, with Craig Hella Johnson
GRAMMY-award-winning conductor and professional listener Craig Hella Johnson joins me for an interview on presence, honesty, and realizing the music with your choir. This is an audio podcast. LISTEN HERE Biography Renowned as one of today’s most influential voices in choral conducting, Craig Hella Johnson brings unparalleled depth of knowledge, artistic sensitivity, and rich imagination to […]
7 Ways to Love Your Choir, with Ryan Guth
Click to listen to podcast version: 7 Ways to Love Your Choir Be the leader they need You wouldn’t know this since I’m the guy who wrote “Your choir sucks because you suck”, but I’m a sappy, open, and vulnerable choir director. It doesn’t take much to get me all choked up in rehearsal when I’m […]
Student Teachers: If you eventually want a job, listen to this first!
5 things to keep in mind when student teaching with a choral director. I want you to make the most of you student teaching opportunity, and I want your cooperating teacher to want to take on more student teachers in the future, so don’t screw this up!! CLICK TO LISTEN My Bullet Points […]
Your Choir Sucks Because You Suck, with Ryan Guth (Revisited)
Time to take responsibility for your own choral experience and help grow Choir Nation by not sucking anymore. In this post, I explore the common problems I see in the choral world and propose solutions. Why such a harsh title? I posted a teaser image, containing this title, on Facebook a while back and received […]