Episode 269 - No Apology Sick Days - 2 minute episode

It’s difficult to take sick days when you’re a teacher. This is a time when it’s better to think long term. I had a student almost force me to take a sick day. I took her advice and felt much better.

Resources…

Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop

Guitar Class Extension Materials

Episode 268 - Discipline Techniques and Tips

There’s no single technique that will work every single time in every single classroom - Covid teaching showed us that - but there are many techniques you can put in your bag that can be highly effective. I share a few in this episode.

Resources…

Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop

Guitar Class Extension Materials

Episode 267 - The Importance of First Impressions and Relationships - 2 minute episode

Every other week will be a shorter - usually less than 2 minute - episode.

In this episode, I talk about Zoe and why she said my 5th period class - on the first day of school - was the first one she was glad to be in.

Resources…

Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop

Guitar Class Extension Materials

Episode 266 - What To Do the First Week of School Would you believe I suggest you NOT get started teaching music right away? If you don’t get these strategies and procedures in place from the start, there will be more time wasted throughout the year.

Other helpful resources

Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop

Guitar Class Extension Materials

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Episode 265 - What To Do the Last 2 Weeks of School It’s important to keep the students engaged even after the final concert. Here are some strategies.

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Episode 263 - 11 Tips To Make The Music Sound Better Are you stuck on what to work on to improve the music? In this episode, I share 11 tips that you can use to help your group sound better.

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Episode 263 - When Students Misbehave for the Sub Strategies and tips

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Episode 262 - Stop Comparing I struggled with self-esteem for many years - and I spent too many years comparing myself to other band directors. As Bob Newhart says, “Just Stop It.”

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Episode 261 - Throw Practice Sheets in the Trash

In my opinion, they’re useless (except in one case). Find out what to do instead.

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“Why Don’t They Teach That in School

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