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Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.

Music Education Advice
Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
10 minutes
Episodes
328
Years Active
2014 - 2025
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Episode 231 - Setting Boundaries and Saying No Nicely

Episode 231 - Setting Boundaries and Saying No Nicely

Remember Nancy Reagan’s theme from the 1980s to Just Say No to drugs? She was made fun of, but it is an effective strategy. You may not struggle with drugs, but I bet you do struggle with saying no!

00:11:51  |   Wed 02 Aug 2023
Episode 230 - 10 Things To Do After The Final Concert

Episode 230 - 10 Things To Do After The Final Concert

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193.

 

Need a music program software management system? Check ou…

00:08:27  |   Wed 10 May 2023
Episode 229 Tips For Final Rehearsals

Episode 229 Tips For Final Rehearsals

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193.

 

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00:04:24  |   Wed 03 May 2023
Episode 228 - Interview with Scott Watson

Episode 228 - Interview with Scott Watson

You have got to listen to this fantastic interview with Scott Watson!

Scott is an experienced music teacher and composer. Besides his wonderful works like "Aesop's Fables: The Tortoise and the Hare, …

00:36:32  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Episode 227 - Tips For Teaching Clarinet

Episode 227 - Tips For Teaching Clarinet

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193.

 

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00:04:32  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
Episode 226 - Tips For Teaching Flute

Episode 226 - Tips For Teaching Flute

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193.

 

Need a music program software management system? Check ou…

00:06:39  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
Episode 225 - Tips For Teaching Brass

Episode 225 - Tips For Teaching Brass

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193.

 

Need a music program software management system? Check ou…

00:05:31  |   Wed 08 Feb 2023
Episode 224 - Tips For Teaching Oboe and Bassoon

Episode 224 - Tips For Teaching Oboe and Bassoon

Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  [email protected] or 719-238-4193.

 

Need a music program software management system? Check ou…

00:04:10  |   Wed 25 Jan 2023
Episode 223 - Interview with Adrian Gordon, Author of Note To Self

Episode 223 - Interview with Adrian Gordon, Author of Note To Self

Join me as I interview music educator and author Adrian Gordon.

 

Adrian is the author of “Note To Self: A Music Director’s Guide for Transitioning to a New School and Building a Thriving Music Progr…

00:43:09  |   Wed 11 Jan 2023
Episode 222 - Choosing Quality Wind Literature

Episode 222 - Choosing Quality Wind Literature

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Here are a few things I have learned about selecting music for wind band…

Ability Level of the Ensemble You Direct: 

A piece of music may be the greatest creation ever made, but i…

00:06:56  |   Wed 14 Dec 2022
Episode 221 - Tube Socks, Giants, and a Teacher's Trust

Episode 221 - Tube Socks, Giants, and a Teacher's Trust

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Have you ever had a teacher say or do something that had a huge impact on you for your entire life? I have had many of these opportunities.

 

Some teachers affect you in a negativ…

00:03:48  |   Wed 07 Dec 2022
Episode 220 - 4 Tips to Being a Better Band Director Using the Acronym BAND

Episode 220 - 4 Tips to Being a Better Band Director Using the Acronym BAND

There are four key areas that – if you focus on these and make them a priority – they can help you be a better band director. None of them have anything to do with music, but the word “BAND” does fal…

00:04:24  |   Wed 30 Nov 2022
Episode 219 - Interview with Baton Sync Creators Jennifer and Kris Antonetti

Episode 219 - Interview with Baton Sync Creators Jennifer and Kris Antonetti

Have you ever looked into a software management system for your band, one that can help you track inventory, budgets, uniforms, finances, lockers, ensemble lists and more?

If so, you know how expensi…

00:38:28  |   Fri 18 Nov 2022
Episode 218 Focus on the Positive

Episode 218 Focus on the Positive

This episode is sponsored by Adulting 101: Why Don’t They Teach That in School? Get free lessons and find out more at www.adulting411.net.

 

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00:04:25  |   Wed 19 Oct 2022
Episode 217 How Do You Define Excellence

Episode 217 How Do You Define Excellence

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00:06:42  |   Wed 05 Oct 2022
Episode 216 Helping Your Student in Band Who Is Blind

Episode 216 Helping Your Student in Band Who Is Blind

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00:08:27  |   Wed 21 Sep 2022
Episode 215 Band Karate

Episode 215 Band Karate

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00:09:30  |   Fri 16 Sep 2022
Episode 214 Advice for New Directors Part 4

Episode 214 Advice for New Directors Part 4

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Link to my Beginning of Year Task List. Feel free to copy and make your own.

 

Link to Episode 209 - Why I Regret Missing My …

00:07:35  |   Wed 31 Aug 2022
Episode 213 Advice for New Directors Part 3

Episode 213 Advice for New Directors Part 3

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Link to my Beginning of Year Task List. Feel free to copy and make your own.

 

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00:07:08  |   Wed 24 Aug 2022
Episode 212 Advice for New Directors Part 2

Episode 212 Advice for New Directors Part 2

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Link to my Beginning of Year Task List. Feel free to copy and make your own.

 

Link to Episode 209 - Why I Regret Missing My …

00:07:20  |   Wed 10 Aug 2022
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