Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

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Episode 50: Interview with Julie Novak; Tips for teaching students with aural/visual challenges

On today's podcast, I interview my friend and colleague Julie Novak, who teaches music at The Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind. She shares tips on what you can do as a band director if you have students who are visually or aurally challenged.

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Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band Program

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Busy, Busy, Busy, (but a good busy)...that describes these last few weeks for me and why I missed two weeks of the podcast.

I used tip #1 myself in these 7 tips for what to do (and not to do) the last few weeks of band class.

Busy, Busy, Busy, (but a good busy)...that describes these last few weeks for me and why I missed two weeks of the podcast.

I used tip #1 myself in these 7 tips for what to do (and not to do) the last few weeks of band class.

Some people dread having to call parents. It doesn't have to be that way.

Here are five tips that will help you communicate with your band parents more effectively.

I'll also share my guarantee at the end that has virtually eliminated angry parents.

Some people dread having to call parents. It doesn't have to be that way.

Here are five tips that will help you communicate with your band parents more effectively.

I'll also share my guarantee at the end that has virtually eliminated angry parents.

When I first started teaching at the high school level, I was afraid of starting a marching band. Many of my colleagues were suffering from burnout due to marching band.My wise mentor, Dr. Ed Cannava, encouraged me to go for it. He reminded me I was the one in control of the schedule.Starting a marching band was one of the best things I did for my program. Get some tips and advice on the show.Link to store where you can have shirts made

Link to used marching band uniforms

When I first started teaching at the high school level, I was afraid of starting a marching band. Many of my colleagues were suffering from burnout due to marching band.

My wise mentor, Dr. Ed Cannava, encouraged me to go for it. He reminded me I was the one in control of the schedule.

Starting a marching band was one of the best things I did for my program. Get some tips and advice on the show.

Link to store where you can have shirts made

Link to used marching band uniforms

Dr. Matt Talbert of Berea College shares insights on teaching, especially which battles are worth fighting. Should directors place emphasis on posture, long tones, fundamentals, and why.Berea college is one of about 6 work colleges that don't charge tuition. Find out more about the music program at Berea HERE.

Dr. Matt Talbert of Berea College shares insights on teaching, especially which battles are worth fighting. Should directors place emphasis on posture, long tones, fundamentals, and why.

Berea college is one of about 6 work colleges that don't charge tuition. Find out more about the music program at Berea HERE.

Sometimes we are too hard on ourselves, and Jared is no exception. Hear about some of his journey as a teacher and leading up to his winning the Grammy Music Educator of the Year award.Find out why some people call him The Energizer Bunny.