Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 327
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Episode 280 - Strike the Right Chord - Cultivating Culture in the Band Classroom
I once gave out gobs of candy to students right before they were to perform. I don’t recommend that, but find out why I did that and join me as we explore the keys to creating a positive, productive,…
Episode 279 - Mastering Music Education: Is a Master's Degree Worth It for Teachers?
Episode 279 - Mastering Music Education: Is a Master's Degree Worth It for Teachers? Getting my master’s degree was one of the best things I did! I was about 14 years into my career. Some of my class…
Episode 278 - 7 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Career
Episode 278 - 7 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Career Get To Know The Secretaries, Play Nice With Other Teachers, Go Home At The End Of Your Contract Day; When a student quits, don’t take it per…
Episode 277 - I Have My First Parade What Do I Do
Episode 277 - I Have My First Parade - What Do I Do
Whether it’s a Christmas parade or a parade next spring, these tips will help you train your band for that first parade.
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Why Do Flute Players Seem To Behave Better
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Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes
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When In Doubt, Make It Flat - Bonus Episode
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Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes
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Schedule a Time To Leave Work - Bonus Episode
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Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes
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Say NO to This So You Can Say YES To That - Bonus Episode
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Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes
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Keeping a Calendar Reduces Your Chance of Saying Yes - Bonus Episode
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Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes
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Do THIS At The Start Of Every Class - Bonus Episode
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Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes
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Air Will Get You There - Bonus Episode
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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? Contac…
Episode 276 - Three Ps To Keeping Order In Rehearsal
Episode 276 - Three Ps To Keeping Order In Rehearsal
Get off the Podium - Keep your Pacing fast and interesting - Insist on 100% Participation every student, every day.
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Episode 275 - How Can I Remember Everything I'm Supposed To Do - 2 minute episode
Episode 275 - How Can I Remember Everything I’m Supposed To Do - 2 minute episode
It’s time to get organized!
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Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon a…
Episode 274 - Work and Life Balance
Episode 274 - Work and Life Balance
You CAN have a successful band program AND a balanced life. I married my HS sweetheart. We raised 4 kids while I was teaching band, and now we have 10 grandkids (a…
Episode 273 - I Burned Out - TWICE - 2 minute episode
Episode 273 - I Burned Out Twice, But It Can Be Avoided - 2 minute episode
Burnout! A tip to avoid it.
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Episode 272 - Practice Tips, and the BIG LIE
Episode 272 - Practice Tips
Have you wondered just how to work through those songs - especially if they contain runs? Here are some practical tips. Just make sure to avoid the BIG LIE about practicin…
Episode 271 - Connect With Positive Teachers - 2 minute episode
Episode 271 - Connect With Positive Teachers - 2 minute episode
If there are toxic teachers in the faculty lounge, avoid it like the plague!!!!!
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Episode 270 - Tips To Emphasize Good Tone All The Time
Episode 270 - Tips To Emphasize Good Tone All The Time
I once had a colleague - a feeder of my school - who stated, “You know what, I’m not going to worry too much about tone, posture, and all thos…
Episode 269 - No Apology Sick Days - 2 minute episode
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 …
Episode 268 - Discipline Techniques and Tips
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 yo…