"...I knew the feedback would have been so much more impressionable and rewarding at the time, from audience member to performer." In the last week of November 2017, I held my annual singing students Showcase at the wonderful Stones of the Yarra Valley Chapel. How lucky indeed we have been to have sung in this space over the last few years. Reflecting on the evening, I felt that it went exceptionally well. Not that it went exactly like clockwork and that there were no mistakes, but the feeling in the room was warm, brave and appreciative: qualities perfect for singing students releasing their voices into the night. On the night I made a point of sharing with the audience that after last year’s performance, I was approached by students and audience members who wanted me to pass on their congratulations to particular performers. Of course I passed them on with enthusiasm, but in my mind I knew the feedback would have been so much more impressionable and rewarding at the time, from audience member to performer. So I let everyone know at the 2017 concert, that if they enjoyed a performance during the evening to make a point of sharing it with the performer, as I know what an impact this positive feedback would have. Anyone who is sharing their voice should know, that just by getting up and having a go, they are successful. With couple of false starts, laughs and a page of sheet music missing (my fault!) there was a relaxed, welcoming feeling during the night and these inevitable live-music and fresh performer qualities added to the warm regard I could feel from a very kind and appreciative audience. At interval and at the end of the night, it was clear to me that audience members and performers alike were rewarded by sharing moments of feedback and encouragement. So today I offer you a small proposition - to share your kind feedback in the moment. You may not get to share it again and what joy and encouragement it may bring. #feedback #positivefeedback #encouragement #bolster #share #connect #inthemoment #ifnotnowwhen #performing #performerlife #teaching #timelyfeedback #stonesoftheyarravalley @stonesoftheyarravalley
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