Episode 247 - 7 Strategies to Help Find Life Balance
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Release Date: 11/29/2023
Episode 265 - What To Do The Last 2 Weeks Of School
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 265 - What To Do the Last 2 Weeks of School It’s important to keep the students engaged even after the final concert. Here are some strategies. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Some resources you may be interested in… $20 $10 $5
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Episode 264 - 11 Tips To Make The Music Sound Better
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 263 - 11 Tips To Make The Music Sound Better Are you stuck on what to work on to improve the music? In this episode, I share 11 tips that you can use to help your group sound better. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Some resources you may be interested in… $20 $10 $5
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Episode 263 - When Students Misbehave for the Sub
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 263 - When Students Misbehave for the Sub Strategies and tips Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Some resources you may be interested in… $20 $10 $5
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Episode 262 - Stop Comparing
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 262 - Stop Comparing I struggled with self-esteem for many years - and I spent too many years comparing myself to other band directors. As Bob Newhart says, “Just Stop It.” Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Some resources you may be interested in… $20 $10 $5
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Episode 261 - Throw Practice Sheets in the Trash
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 261 - Throw Practice Sheets in the Trash In my opinion, they’re useless (except in one case). Find out what to do instead. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Some resources you may be interested in… $20 $10 $5
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Episode 260 - 6 Important Steps to Starting a Booster Organization
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 260 - 6 Important Steps to Starting a Booster Organization Find out the HUGE mistake James made in his first booster group (which he had to disband). Learn how to delegate and how to set up a brand new boosters group. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Are you in need of coaching? . Some resources you may be interested in… My hope is that as a music teacher you are...
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Episode 259 - How To Start a Marching Band
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 259 - How To Start a Marching Band I once started a marching band from scratch. Difficult? Yes, but very worthwhile. Here are 6 things to consider. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Are you in need of coaching? . Some resources you may be interested in… My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just...
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Episode 258 - 15+ Warm-Up Ideas
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 258 - 15+ Warm-up ideas Dr. Ray Cramer - retired from Indiana University - once told me we should call it “Ensemble Sensitivity Training” rather than warm-ups, because that is what we are doing. Here are 15+ ideas to use that EST time a little better. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Are you in need of coaching? . Some resources you may be interested in…...
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Episode 257 - Win the hearts of the counselors
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 257 - Win the hearts of the counselors The counselors are often as overworked and stressed as you are. Here are some tips to win them over. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? or or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Are you in need of coaching? . Some resources you may be interested in… My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just...
info_outlineI burned out at 2 schools. I really struggled with learning balance. I finally discovered it at my 3rd school! In this episode I share 7 tips to help you find life balance. Avoid doing what I did!
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