Ida OlsonenMay 13, 20206 minWriting Original Music With The ChoirAn important part of Musta lammas' repertoire is original music written by the group itself. With the present restrictions, we have been...
Ida OlsonenMay 6, 20203 minWhy Are We Having Rehearsals Online?Having survived the initial transition hurdle, I've found it immensely useful to try to articulate what I'm trying to achieve with each...
Ida OlsonenApr 20, 20204 minPeer-Support NeededPhew, last week was quite a week! The fifth week on distance was packed with different emotions, quick action, disappointments, bliss,...
Ida OlsonenApr 10, 20203 min"More of this!" - Experiences Of A Masterclass OnlineWhat is it like to participate in a masterclass on distance? In this post Noora Hirn, the conductor of Värinä Chamber Choir, shares her...
Ida OlsonenApr 8, 20205 minHaving People Sing At Their Computers Is Not Stupid (Or: Experiences Of Doing A Masterclass Online)Usually, a big part of my professional life is doing workshops, coachings and masterclasses, meeting new choirs and vocal groups on a...
Ida OlsonenApr 4, 20205 minWhat Can We Do With A Group Of Singers Online? - part 3In this post I share the plan I did for Musta lammas' session this week. I hope that it can be helpful and perhaps provide inspiration!...
Ida OlsonenMar 29, 20203 minThe Two Week Check-InSuddenly, when I am supposed to write about something a little bit less practical, writing feels difficult. How am I feeling about the...