Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

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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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Investing 20 minutes or even several days in the right things at the start of the school year can reap days and maybe even weeks of saved time later. In this episode we cover greetings, getting instruments, passing out music, creating a seating chart, and more. Create your own seating chart here: https://www.bgreco.net/band/ Get Harry Wong's 1st Days of School here Has the show benefited you? Woul...

This coronavirus pandemic has taught me a lot. Even though it was difficult, it has made me a better person. In this episode I share ten things I learned about music and life. Here is the music video link mentioned in the podcast: Flowing Water at Sunset Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $40? Donate here :  Find out more about fundraising for your program...

Thirty two years at a job I love - 22 years of that teaching! It's hard to believe. But it's also hard to believe that I almost didn't join band. In this episode, I share my story of joining 6th grade band. Listen all the way through to the end as there is a free gift offer. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $40? Donate here :  Find out more about fundrai...

Coronavirus definitely brought out some of the inequities in teaching. Many teachers at Title I schools found their students could not connect or were absent from online learning. Yet, you DO make a difference, and that's why this love letter is devoted to you. Support the show at Patreon. Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services I have four courses at Udemy: Music, Instr...

What should I be doing this summer? How can I get back into playing my instrument? Should I start planning for next year? We talk about these things and more in today's show. In the show, I mention the free download 40 Ways to Make Money as a Musician . Support the show at Patreon. Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services I have four courses at Udemy: Music, Instruments a...

In this episode, I share several tips about job hunting, including the MOST important skill to have...Persistence. Send your resume' to me (not an expert but I'll give it a look) at www.jamesdivine.net or check out an expert and get in touch with Kevin at careermaverick4@gmail.com . Here's the link to my Searching for a Job  article. It covers different areas than the podcast. Support the show at...