For this episode, we’re trying something completely different. Rather than one long interview with a special guest, I’m bringing you advice from more than 30 music educators and music education supporters. I asked each of them to share a piece of advice for attending a music education conference.

This podcast is all about improving the lives of music teachers, and that means talking about classroom management. In his episode, I'm joined by Michael Linsin to talk about classroom management tips you can use in your very next class.

In this episode, I speak with Michael Levine, founder and director of the Dallas Brass, about showmanship. Michael shares the “secret sauce” that has helped propel the Dallas Brass to more than 30 years of performance success. We also discuss how teachers can incorporate showmanship without sacrificing the educational experience.

This episode of the Music Ed Mentor Podcast is all about concert logistics. I’m joined by Ryan Guth of the Choir Ninja podcast. Together we cover the entire concert planning process, from choosing repertoire to the after-concert checklist. I guarantee you’ll get new ideas you can use on your very next concert.

The number one frustration most teachers face is a lack of funding. Most teachers turn to fundraising to overcome this frustration, but most fundraisers come with their own challenges. In this episode of the podcast, I answer real questions from other music educators about how to overcome those challenges and how to find alternative sources of funding for your program.

Marketing your program can help make sure that parents and administrators see the value of your program and build relationships with local businesses. Most importantly, you’ll get to show everyone why music education matters. In this episode, Kathleen Heuer and I discuss the basics of marketing your program.

In this episode of the podcast, Bruce Rockwell and I discuss our top five ways to make your administrators love you. Check out Episode 5 for our first five tips. Some of these ideas are more easily said than done, but putting them in action this school year will serve you (and your program) well for years to come.

As educators, we can (and should) take the initiative to improve, nurture, and maintain great relationships with our administrators. In this episode of the podcast I talk with Bruce Rockwell about the ten most important things you can do to make your administrators love you.

Macro planning your school year is a great way to make sure you're prepared for the back to school season. In this episode of the Music Ed Mentor Podcast, I chat with Tamarie Sayger, a veteran band director and contributor to BandDirectorsTalkShop.com. Tamarie is a master of long-term planning and in this episode she covers the process step by step.

In this episode of the Music Ed Mentor Podcast, we chat with Wendy Higdon about developing a plan for your equipment maintenance. Wendy has been teaching middle school music for more than 25 years, and her experience as a department chair means that she has great tips for working well with administrators.