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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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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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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