Serena GorhamJul 8, 20181 min readSisyphus and MusicianshipIn Greek mythology, Sisyphus is a king who deceives and tricks Zeus, therefore being punished to push a rock forever up a steep hill in...
Serena GorhamJun 21, 20182 min readAdvice to Freshman Music Education MajorsSummer is in full swing, and many incoming freshman music education majors are currently, or have recently graduated high-school. To all...
Serena GorhamApr 27, 20181 min readA Musical Summer: What Do When You're a Musician in the Summer!Being a musician is difficult, but being a musician in the summer time can be even worse! Here are some tips on how to fill your summer...
Serena GorhamApr 23, 20182 min readHelping Peers: Mock JuriesOne great way to build community among the musicians at your school, or in your major is to host some mock juries! At my school, we have...
Serena GorhamApr 21, 20182 min readGrowth Mindset and Applying it to MusicianshipAs teachers, I am sure we have discussed the importance of growth mindset for our students. I have seen many teachers pump this type of...
Serena GorhamApr 18, 20182 min readStaying Calm as Finals NearAnyone who is in college understands that the next month is literally going to be sheer hell. If you are a music educator, you probably...
Serena GorhamApr 17, 20182 min readI Followed Christian Lindberg's Simple Practice Routine: Here's What HappenedAnyone who is a musician understands the pain and frustration of practicing endlessly with seemingly no results. There's a very difficult...
Serena GorhamApr 15, 20183 min readNHMEA Conference: Biggest Takeaways!Last week, the New Hampshire Music Educators Association held it's annual spring conference for educators. I love these conferences for...
Serena GorhamApr 12, 20181 min readDownloadable: Student RosterHere is a free student roster to use for your Happy Planner, Arc, or binder system (large). I use this to keep track of current students...
Serena GorhamApr 12, 20182 min readSelf Marketing: Getting Creative and Appearing "Grown Up"Putting yourself out there is a huge risk, since there is no guarantee of success, and having to spend your own money to market yourself...
Serena GorhamApr 11, 20182 min readGratitude and MusicianshipLast weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting family, and during dinner, we discussed gratitude. I thought about my musicianship, and how...
Serena GorhamApr 5, 20181 min read Things I Learned My First Year in Music Ed1. When Class Begins At 8 AM it Actually Means 7:45 Showing up to class early is a must, especially rehearsals! It shows respect for your...
