HCP 5: Surviving the Holidays in Choir. Balance your Time between Gigs, Work, and Family.
Hola, People! I am Carlos Cordero, host of The Happy Choir Podcast. In this episode, I talk about the most wonderful time of the year: December! Holidays are here and as musicians, we are very busy performing lots of holiday music. I focus on how to survive the busiest time of the year and still be happy, making plans and choosing which gigs to do. Finding what is it that you want to do, and learning to say no when you, and your voice and body need the rest.
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In this episode, you will learn:
- [00:10] Me singing a little
- [00:25] Holidays are here
- [02:10] Cooking some cookies
- [04:10] You are the judge of what is best for you
- [04:30] Your time and energy are limited!
- [04:50] Make a plan for the holidays
- [05:10] Andrew Hitz’s Technique for accepting jobs
- [05:40]Remember that the holidays are about community
- [06:20] Why you want to learn to say no during the holidays
- [06:45] Don’t worry about other people not finding singers, they will
- [07:40] Drinks and Food!
- [08:30] Away in a Manger Premiere
Links mentioned in the show:
- Email me at Carlos@thehappychoir.com
- How do you stay happy and merry during the holidays?
- What is your favorite food and or drink?
- HCP 4: Choral Music and Community
- TEM Podcast
- Chorus Austin On a Winters Eve
- Ponche de Crema Venezolano (Venezuelan Egg nog)
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Produced by Carlos Cordero.
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C.
