Are you successful or unsuccessful? Sometimes there are degrees and shades of gray when trying to answer this question as a music educator. In this post we talk about what it means to be truly successful based on Grant Cardone's book "The 10X Rule, The Only Difference Between Success and Failure." Although this book was not originally created for music educators, it makes some tremendously motivating points that can certainly aid in growth oriented teachers, students and really anyone.

I discovered Mr. Cardone's book "The10X Rule" just before the pandemic began and loved it so much I bought the physical book, audio book and searched for his other books to learn more. Although we are only going to touch on a sliver of how the information found in this book can help music educators grow professionally, I highly recommend checking it out.

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Today we will be identifying some common sound production problems and solutions for the clarinet. Like any instrument, the clarinet is fraught with potential problems that musicians need to overcome  in order to become a master of their craft.    Today's episode is a quick insight into Mr. Charles West's book "Woodwind Methods, An Essential Resources for Educators, Conductors and Students." I have found it to be a valuable resource as a music educator and encourage you to check it out.

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Hello everyone this is Bill Stevens with the music educator quick tip of the day. Many band and orchestra directors are confident music educators. On occassion your knowledge on double reeds gets tested at the workplace. Here are a few suggestions on selecting oboe reeds.

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Full band intonation improvement teaching strategies are always something that I look for whenever I need inspiration to get my group to the next level before a performance. As a middle school band director I know that one size does not fit all and I wanted to share a few techniques and strategies that have worked for me in my teaching. 

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Hello everyone this is Bill Stevens with the music educator quick tip of the day. You come in contact with students and parents every year and your influence matters. Therefore you need to be very careful how you design and present your program to others. Here are a few brief elements that influence how you and your program are perceived.

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Full band intonation improvement teaching strategies are always something that I look for whenever I need inspiration to get my group to the next level before a performance. As a middle school band director I know that one size does not fit all and I wanted to share a few techniques and strategies that have worked for me in my teaching.

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Preparation for any solo contest, or audition generally takes several weeks to prepare for. With that objective in mind we are are going to be discussing some standard contest and solo performance considerations that you or your students should keep in mind when laying the groundwork for this event. Most importantly, remember that as a performer expecting the best result requires the best detailed and specific preparation possible.  

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The flute is an amazing instrument used in bands and orchestras all over the world. But what do you do after playing the flute? Do you just let it sit on a stand? Do you immediately put in it's case? Can you make the best recommendations for your flute students? Today we will identify some recommended steps for post performance maintenance of your flute.

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Encouraging passion in your music ensemble is an important element when trying to develop the ideal musical culture. Exercising the creative juices is not just something to be practiced by band, choir or orchestras. It is to be embraced by all performers in every form. Today we will identify some key elements and suggestions you can use with your students to encourage passion in their musical craft.

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In the heat of teaching beginning band students, it is easy to overlook developmentally subtle details. Making sure your clarinets have and maintain a proper embouchure is worth the time and effort you invest. Today we are going to review and reinforce the foundational practice for developing the ideal clarinet embouchure.

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