There are so many ways to teach kids how to practice. In a Title I school where almost nobody practices at home, this is a method I have found successful with my students. If you like the podcast, consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/themusicedpodcast

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We can always make our rehearsals more interesting by adding some spiciness to them! What makes Italian food delicious is having the right spices in the right amounts. Check out these eight ideas. Incorporate some or all of them over several weeks, and if you like the podcast, consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/themusicedpodcast.

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A quick and easy tip to make lesson planning easier as a music teacher.

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This episode is a little different. In this podcast, I'm sharing a presentation I made on The Story Project, a show similar to The Moth for those who have heard that on NPR. In the presentation, I use my 100 year old saxophone to tell the story of how music saved my life (specifically teachers).

Playing the saxophone was life-changing for me!

Listen all the way to the end and you can get the code to receive a free digital copy of my book that tells my story in more depth. You can also see the live video of the Story Project by visiting www.jamesdivine.net.

What you do as teachers makes a difference!

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In this episode, I interview Wendy Reeves, band director at Sells Middle School. Wendy shares tips with us on how to reduce the amount of time spent on paperwork, classroom management, equipment, travel, and more, so we can devote time to what we really enjoy – teaching music! You’ll find several tips you can immediately incorporate into your teaching right now.

Wendy has graciously shared her materials. Click HERE for a link to her website where you can get her entire 90 minute presentation on powerpoint, as well as downloads of handouts and more information.

Wendy is a member of the American School Band Director’s Association as well as Women Band Directors International.

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I have made ALL of these mistakes - and MORE. You can learn from me and others and move ahead in your career faster.

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If you have a basic rhythm section - a good bass player and set player at minimum - you can make almost any combination of instruments work for a jazz band. These 7 strategies will provide you with additional resources you can use.

Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-Alongs

Custom Backing Tracks

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The longer I teach - 22 years and counting - the more time I spend on fundamentals. You may be surprised at just how much time!

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Here's the link to the Student Led Rehearsal episode mentioned in the podcast: https://www.jamesdivine.net/2017/01/18/episode-75-student-led-rehearsal/

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Tu-Ning - that great Chinese song that nobody seems to play right. Tuning is not an act - it's a lifestyle. Join me as I share some tips and strategies to help you with tuning your ensembles, no matter what their age.

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