How to Conduct an Orchestra, Band or Choir (10 minute beginners guide) conducting essentials hand gestures Jun 16, 2025

Have you ever dreamed of leading an orchestra, band or choir, but felt unsure where to begin?

Do you wish you could confidently guide musicians with clear, expressive gestures?

In this video, I will give you a beginners guide to conducting which will allow you to conduct Orchestra, Band or Choir

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How to Conduct Accelerando and Ritardando Jun 09, 2025

Have you ever felt unsure about how to clearly show tempo changes like accelerando (speeding up) or ritardando (slowing down) while conducting?

These expressive elements are crucial for shaping the musical flow, but many conductors struggle to communicate them clearly through gesture alone.

I have...

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Conducting Crescendo and Decrescendo with Hand Gestures conducting essentials hand gestures Jun 02, 2025

One of the most important tools a conductor has is the ability to shape the dynamics of a performance in real time

Knowing how to show crescendo and decrescendo can be the difference between a boring and great performance
If your hands don’t clearly show a crescendo or decrescendo, your group won’t...

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When to Show Cutoffs to Your Ensemble (and When Not To) May 26, 2025

Hi Conductor,

Have you ever wondered exactly when to show a cutoff—and when to simply trust your players to handle it themselves?

I’m going to give you a clear answer which will help you decide which cutoffs they really need....

But first—if you haven’t watched the first two videos in this “Cutof...

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How to Conduct PRECISION Cutoffs using Hand Gestures (part 2) May 18, 2025

Have you ever shown a cutoff and been disappointed at the results?

Do you wish your ensemble could be more precise with the end of notes?

Let's talk about creating the most clear and precise cutoffs for those moments we need more accuracy

What Makes a Cutoff "Precise"?

Precision cutoffs depend o...

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How to Conduct Cutoffs using Hand Gestures conducting essentials hand gestures May 12, 2025

One of the most important skills for any conductor—whether you’re leading a choir, band, or orchestra—is giving a clear cutoff at the right moments

Poor cutoffs are super noticeable to the audience, so it's VITAL they are done with clarity and precision

A poorly executed cutoff can lead to confusi...

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