The Band Director's Desk

By Joseph Radtke

Podcast about teaching concert band, learning about music, how to practice, and whatever else I feel like talking about... more

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How many episodes does The Band Director's Desk have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

The Band Director's Desk episodes:

May 06, 2020 Let's Start Improvising
In this episode I discuss and demonstrate (that's right, I will play my instrument!) some ideas to get your journey as a spontaneous music composer, otherwise known as improvising, started!

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13min
April 30, 2020 Oh Yes, Listening to Music is Practicing too! If....
In this podcast I talk about my thoughts on listening to music in order to both enjoy music more and to become a better musician, why live music is the best way to experience music, and how this all relates to practicing your instrument.

I refer to two books in this video (not paid to do so).
Victor Wooten: The Music Lesson
Kenny Werner: Effortless Mastery
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16min
April 15, 2020 Let's Talk About Your Tone
In this podcast I talk through some ideas I have about creating a characteristic tone on your musical instrument.
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12min
April 08, 2020 Playing In Tune
In this episode I share some ideas that I have when it comes to playing in tune.
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10min
April 02, 2020 Season 2 Premier--Three Things to Practice Every Time You Practice
How do you divide up your practice time? In this episode I will tell you about three things I try to do every time I practice.

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7min
April 06, 2019 The Band Director's Desk Episode 10; The Details
We talk about the little details of learning music and some tips to get better ensemble intonation.
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30min
March 26, 2019 The Band Director's Desk Episode 9
Overview of music careers, keep band alive, learning from performance, and a practice tip.
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33min
March 05, 2019 The Band Director's Desk Episode 8, Rhythm Changes
Rhythm changes and band related news!
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28min
February 17, 2019 The Band Director's Desk Podcast Episode 7
We discuss the Blues Form in an effort to better understand how to listen to jazz
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33min
February 07, 2019 The Band Director's Desk Podcast Episode 6
Discussion of Air For Band by Frank Erickson
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29min

FAQs about The Band Director's Desk:

How many episodes does The Band Director's Desk have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.