The Courage to Be Yourself with Myles Finn

What does it take to use your voice, be yourself, and stay kind when everyone is watching?

In this episode of Sounds Good by ChoirMate, Dr. Jaclyn Normandie talks with choral educator and drama teacher Myles Finn about authenticity, vulnerability, and the courage to be seen. His classroom videos brought the joy of choir to audiences around the world. Then he left the program he had built in Iowa and moved with his family to Croatia, trading a familiar role for the challenge of starting again. Together, Jaclyn and Myles explore what singers need before they can risk using their voices, why relationships matter more than accolades, and how humor can help a classroom feel safe. Myles shares the experience of freezing during a solo performance, the lesson he learned from trying to teach like someone else, and why being authentic never excuses being unkind. A conversation for anyone who leads, teaches, sings, or is learning to trust their own voice. About the guest: Myles Finn spent seven years as Choral Director at Indianola High School in Iowa before moving to Zagreb, Croatia, to teach drama. Known online as Mr. Finn, he shares his love of choir and musical theatre through classroom videos filled with humor and heart. Learn more: https://itsmrfinn.com Any thoughts? Contact us: podcast@soundsgood.as