Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

Do you feel safe behind the podium? Get out from behind there! It's not the best place for you. In this episode we talk about the podium, pacing, and getting 100% of students to participate.

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Do you want to make your first week of school great? Do you want to make band fun? Get the students doing something musical from day one!

EVERY OTHER TEACHER is going to spend the entire first day talking about rules, rules, rules. That makes MY eyes glaze over. Sift your rules down to just 2-3. You can always go more in depth later.

Start the first week with high expectations and lots of energy. And check out Episode 182: Should You Focus On Sound With Beginners

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101.

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You've just performed your last concert and there are two weeks left in school. Now what?

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk.

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There is nothing about a lost life that is easy. I experienced a huge loss in a community I served a number of years ago. I navigated it with great difficulty, anguish of heart, and much prayer. Hope my journey helps you.

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk.

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A parade can be a lot of fun - or it can be stressful and annoying. The choice is really up to you. These tips can help it lean more towards the fun side!

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk.

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Although I have been in music my entire adult life - 34 years to be exact - I did not have a music degree until I was 43 years old. I had wanted to earn my master's degree for many years, but kids, life, and cost prevented me. There are excellent master's in music education that cost 25, 35, 50 thousand or more! Do you know what I paid for mine? Just $9,000! It's more affordable than you think. And there were no student loans.

Air will get you there! I learned this from one of my mentors when he would come to work with my band - and even as a professional musician - when taking lessons - I was told to USE MORE AIR. In this episode I share three tips to help your beginners get a fuller, rounder, thicker, more beautiful tone. It's a process - a life long one at that!

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

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I recently taught these exact same lessons to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands. It didn't take them long to get the hang of playing notes the proper length and acquiring a swing feel. In this episode, I lead you through the process to teach the same concepts to your band.

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

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It has been a crazy year for teachers! Even though I KNOW I am where I am supposed to be, I still found myself looking at job postings at least 100x the last year. Listen in as I share from my heart about my calling and how those of us with a high EQ can navigate our crazy feelings.

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk.

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Multitude of links and resources here

It's that season, where band teacher jobs are listed and many people change schools. Make sure you change for the RIGHT reason. Here are some tips that helped me a few years ago when I changed positions.

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Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk.

Have a question for the podcast? [email protected] or 719-238-4193.

Multitude of links and resources here