Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

What do you think when your principal tells you she would like for you to incorporate reading into band? Do you inwardly groan? Do you dread the thought of giving up an entire day of music for reading? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, I interview reading expert Dr. Danny Brassell. He shares tips and strategies to incorporate reading WITHOUT taking away from what you are doing music...

Even though teaching may look differently for a while, you can still engage your students! In this episode, I share five tips that have worked for me. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here :  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for...

These are trying times! Even though I currently don't teach marching band, I am considering starting one at my middle school (I started and taught marching band for a decade or more at my previous school). Through marching band, we learn team work and socialization and leadership skills! Also see Episode 47: How To Start a Marching Band Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one t...

Join me as I interview tuba Professor Scott Watson of the University of Kansas. We talk about starting students on tuba, as well as recruiting, switching, and tips for producing a great sound. Scott also shares about a method he created using words to paint sound concepts into students' brains. These words are effective in both one on one as well as in band instruction. Find out more at www.brassw...

This is a replay of an episode I recorded in 2012. Excuse the sound quality. Many of you may not even be doing ANY concerts this year, much less a Christmas concert. In this very short episode, I just wanted to share some of my thoughts on why I chose many years ago to not have Christmas concerts. Maybe this will give you an idea for the future, when concerts return and the pandemic is a thing of...

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A few weeks ago I did something I thought I would NEVER do - switch to teaching something besides music. Now this isn't permanent, and I'm not advocating this for everyone. I share this primarily to encourage you that if you find yourself needing to shift for any reason, you CAN do it. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here :  Find out more abo...

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It's time to radically rethink grading - not because of a pandemic but because our current way of grading is outdated. Imagine if you showed up for work Monday-Thursday and gave it your all, 100%, every day. But then you decided to slack off on Fridays and only give 10%. Your grade would be a B, but you would still lose your job. Listen in as I share my radical grading. Do you think it can work? E...

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If you don't actively seek ways of reducing the stress in your life, you ARE going to burn out. In this episode, I share six strategies for reducing that stress. I use all of these as part of my own plan to be able to teach for a LONG time. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here :  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Servi...

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"Be the person your dog thinks you are."...DJ Eshelman Wow DJ! That seems almost impossible to attain. Music teachers - you have powerful influence to change the young people in the world for good - or for bad. Join me as DJ shares stories about his life and developing a Better Than You Found It mindset. Find out more about DJ's coaching, his blogs, and what's happening in his life HERE . Also lis...

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Despite changes in our profession - or maybe because of these changes - large ensembles are more important than ever. Our groups invite collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, analysis, multi-tasking and dozens of other skills valued in society. In this episode I share why large ensembles are so important. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donat...

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These four things - sleep, music, exercise, and eating properly - are ESSENTIAL if you want to be successful as a teacher. Also check out this article about How to Say No to demands on your time. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here :  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services Check out Music, Instruments and Science...

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We all wish we had more time, but we are all given the same amount. However, you can use your time wisely and save 5, 10, even 15 hours a week using the 5 strategies I share in this episode. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here :  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services Check out Music, Instruments and Science which...

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