When to Show Cutoffs to Your Ensemble (and When Not To)

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 “Cutoffs” series, I recommend catching up here (8 mins)
👉 Watch Part 1 and Part 2 here
They lay the groundwork for what we’re diving into today.

Now here's the truth:
Sometimes your ensemble needs you to give a clear, visible cutoff.
Other times, they really don’t—and showing one anyway can actually feel patronizing to skilled players.

So how do you know the difference?

In today’s video, I’ll walk you through the exact situations your ensemble really needs you and when they probably don't want your help

👉 Watch the video here or click the image below

-Dr. Mike

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