MPAA Educational blogs
MPAA Educational blogs
Inside the Conversation: A Library Chat with Randy Nelson
MPAA hosted an in-person conversation with designer and educator Randy Nelson, offering directors and instructors a rare chance to ask program-specific questions and gain practical insight. While the edited video includes Randy’s major takeaways. Catch the highlights in the video—and join us in person next time so you don’t miss the moments that matter.
Turning Judge Comments into Competitive Growth
Every year, units travel to competition, perform their show, receive judge feedback — and then what?
In a recent conversation with veteran adjudicator Scott Pizani, we explored how to move beyond simply reading the comments to genuinely using them as a roadmap for improvement.
Feedback is a gift, not a verdict. Comments from judges aren’t personal critiques—they’re clues pointing to what your ensemble can control. Rather than react defensively, treat feedback as an invitation to learn and refine.