Mar 20, 2023 | Design, For Instructors, For Performers, Students, Technique Resources
It’s finally time for the highly anticipated spotlight #3. While this year has some of the most incredible colorguard I’ve EVER seen and I am cheering for everyone’s success, this week’s spotlight is… AMP WORLD WINTER GUARD! Now I admit,...
Feb 14, 2023 | For Instructors, For Performers, Technique Resources
Hi Everyone! It’s finally here! My name is Courtney, the founder of Simply Colorguard. Simply Colorguard started as a website to promote transparency within the marching arts but we have officially launched spin school–the first of its kind, online...
Jul 7, 2022 | For Instructors, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Students, Technique Resources
“The biggest thing that I noticed during and after the pandemic is that my students have been more scared and apathetic than ever. They aren’t bringing the same passion to the field that they used to, and the only way to remedy the artistry is to address...
Sep 4, 2020 | Design, For Instructors, For Performers, Students, Technique Resources
So over the past few days something HUGE has been announced by one of DCI’s & WGI’s top ensembles, The Bluecoats. They have announced the opening of the Bluecoats School of the Arts, an online platform launched to make world class marching arts...
Jul 24, 2020 | For Instructors, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Students, Technique Resources
This post may contain affiliate links If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being in isolation, it’s we don’t read enough. We are constantly asking students to look inside of themselves, to push themselves, and to grow from the inside...
Jul 23, 2020 | For Performers, Technique Resources
I received an email this week from a reader who was interested in finding some free online tools to improve technique and learn new tricks while the status of our world is up in the air. Well, you asked and I’m answering! Unfortunately, there’s not a ton...