Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

By James DivineEducation Music

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band episodes

December 09, 2015 Episode 59 - Tips For Teaching Jazz Band
In this podcast, I share tips and strategies for teaching jazz band, from how to balance your rhythm section, how to add a bass player, and what length wind players should play their notes.
21 min
November 18, 2015 Episode 58: 4 Important Things To Say To Your Students (Or Anyone)
Our words have power! In this podcast, I share four powerful things we can say to our students that will lift them up (and a few words to avoid).
11 min
November 18, 2015 Episode 58: 4 Important Things To Say To Your Students (Or Anyone)
Our words have power! In this podcast, I share four powerful things we can say to our students that will lift them up (and a few words to avoid).
11 min
November 11, 2015 Episode 57 - 5 Free Things You Can Do Today To Improve Your Class
5 Ideas you can implement today for NO cost that will dramatically improve the climate of your classroom. Try them.
8 min
November 11, 2015 Episode 57 - 5 Free Things You Can Do Today To Improve Your Class
5 Ideas you can implement today for NO cost that will dramatically improve the climate of your classroom. Try them.
8 min
November 04, 2015 (a repeat of) Episode 35: You CAN constitutionally have a Christmas concert in a public school
Are schools allowed to have Christmas concerts? Can you wish your students "Merry Christmas?" Can one put up a nativity scene or Christmas tree on public property? These are all questions answered in today's podcast.

You might also check out Episode 10, Why I Don't Do Christmas Concerts.

Download a copy of the letter I received from my principal that gives some of the references for why these things are allowed.
8 min
November 04, 2015 (a repeat of) Episode 35: You CAN constitutionally have a Christmas concert in a public school
Are schools allowed to have Christmas concerts? Can you wish your students "Merry Christmas?" Can one put up a nativity scene or Christmas tree on public property? These are all questions answered in today's podcast.
You might also check out Episode 10, Why I Don't Do Christmas Concerts.
Download a copy of the letter I received from my principal that gives some of the references for why these things are allowed.
8 min
October 28, 2015 Episode 56: Stop Comparing
It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing what you do with what other band directors are doing. Are you doing that? Take Newhart's advice...Just Stop It!
8 min
October 28, 2015 Episode 56: Stop Comparing
It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing what you do with what other band directors are doing. Are you doing that? Take Newhart's advice...Just Stop It!
8 min
September 30, 2015 Episode 55: Why Marching Band Is Needed Now More Than Ever Before
When I started at my current school, I was determined NOT to have a Marching Band. My mentor convinced me otherwise. Listen as I share three reasons why Marching Band Is Needed Now More Than Ever.
8 min