What do you measure success with? How are you offering opportunities for your singers/students to build community and ultimately become the best versions of themselves? What does it really mean to be flexible? What types of adjustments can we make to ensure “this” is working for our unique situations? These questions and more come with a sincerely positive approach and tons of teaching tips from the wonderful Dr. Derrick Fox. You’re going to love these ideas. And in case you need to hear this - you don’t have to do what everyone else is doing! One more thing - a Brené Brown quote Dr. Fox uses with students to encourage/remind them to reach out if they are feeling alone or need help - “We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Looking for places and ways to connect? Find more at Patreon.com/MusicEdMatters.

Make sure to check out www.drderrickfox.com and click “Professional Choral Collective” in the top menu bar for some of the best resources around - including sample teaching videos and more!

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*Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell

**Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff