When In Doubt, Make It Flat - Bonus Episode
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Release Date: 11/02/2024
Build Leaders Early - Band Director Boost
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
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Repertoire Selection Tips (EP298)
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Repertoire selection can be one of the most difficult decisions you can make, and one that requires a lot of thought to. In this episode I share tips for selecting music for your ensemble. - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book , a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a...
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When To Play (and Not Play) At Football Games (EP297)
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
When I first started teaching high school, I didn’t know when to play at football games (and when to stop playing). I learned the hard way over the years. Eventually I trained my leaders to be bold at starting and stopping the band. - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book , a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain...
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A Drill Technique for Marching Band (EP296)
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
In this episode I share a Marching Band Drill Rehearsal Technique.I stole this idea from a colleague of mine and used it for many years to teach Marching Band drill to my students. Upon completion of this technique, students have rehearsed a drill set 9 times and will usually be able to perform it at 80% or higher quality. Keep reviewing and cleaning afterwards. - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book , a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be...
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Big Announcement - The book is here
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Bonus Episode - Big Announcement. The book is here. So many have poured into my life. I look forward to helping new band directors learn from my mistakes. The book Almost Everything I’ve Learned About Teaching Band is finally finished. - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. eBook Course eBook
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Episode 295 - Eating Healthy - How I Lost 40 pounds
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Episode 295 - Eating Healthy - How I Lost 40 pounds I was just 40 years old. The doctor said he had never seen triglyceride levels that high. My glucose levels were very high, as was my cholesterol. He wanted to start me on medicine. Could it be the two packages of M&Ms I was eating DAILY. I did not want meds, so I started paying attention to what I ate and lost 40 pounds. - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or...
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Episode 294 - When Students Misbehave For The Sub
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Episode 294 - When Students Misbehave For The Sub When I was in school, I hated it when the whole class was subject to punishment when only a few misbehaved. And to be honest, some subs are terrible or have not received proper training and support. In this episode I share 4 possible things you can do when it happens and 7 prevention tips. - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Check Out curriculum...
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Episode 293 - 8 Tips For Dealing With Students Wanting To Switch Instruments
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Episode 293 - 8 Tips For Dealing With Students Wanting To Switch Instruments There are sometimes legitimate reasons for a student to switch instruments, but often that desire is due to hitting a plateau in their playing. In this episode I share 8 tips for how to handle the dreaded “I want to switch instruments” conversation. - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Check Out curriculum FREE eBook ...
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Episode 292 - Demanding Great Concert Behavior From The Audience and Your Students
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 292 - Demanding Great Concert Behavior From The Audience and Your Students Is your audience rude and out of control? You can change that culture. Are your students rambunctious and inattentive when they’re not performing? You can change that. Here are some things that have worked for me. Resources… - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Check Out curriculum FREE eBook Course eBook ...
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Episode 291 - What To Say At The Concert
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Episode 291 - What To Say At The Concert In short, keep it short. Much will depend on the culture and climate already at the school. Remember that you can help to change that culture. Resources… - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193. Check Out curriculum FREE eBook Course eBook
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