Serena Gorham
Sisyphus and Musicianship
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus is a king who deceives and tricks Zeus, therefore being punished to push a rock forever up a steep hill in...
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Serena Gorham
Advice to Freshman Music Education Majors
Summer is in full swing, and many incoming freshman music education majors are currently, or have recently graduated high-school. To all...
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A 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...
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Helping Peers: Mock Juries
One 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...
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Growth Mindset and Applying it to Musicianship
As teachers, I am sure we have discussed the importance of growth mindset for our students. I have seen many teachers pump this type of...
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Staying Calm as Finals Near
Anyone who is in college understands that the next month is literally going to be sheer hell. If you are a music educator, you probably...
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I Followed Christian Lindberg's Simple Practice Routine: Here's What Happened
Anyone who is a musician understands the pain and frustration of practicing endlessly with seemingly no results. There's a very difficult...
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NHMEA Conference: Biggest Takeaways!
Last week, the New Hampshire Music Educators Association held it's annual spring conference for educators. I love these conferences for...
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Downloadable: Student Roster
Here 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...
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Self 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...
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Gratitude and Musicianship
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting family, and during dinner, we discussed gratitude. I thought about my musicianship, and how...
Serena Gorham
Things I Learned My First Year in Music Ed
1. 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...
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