Topics mentioned in this episode:

• Any tips on working with Special Ed/504 students in the band hall?
• How should I start teaching music theory?
• How do I get my students to play louder?
• Help! My students won't learn their fingerings… what should I do?
• What do you hear when you are on the podium?
• How do you prioritize the noise?
• How do I set up the expectations for sectionals?
• How can I get parents involved when classroom management is less than perfect?
• How important is following through with my "threats"?
• I'm still on scrub level… any other tips on teaching beginning percussion for the non-percussionist?
• Am I getting respect from my students?
• My head director won't give me more podium time… what should I do?

 

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