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Instrument Repair Tips From An Expert Repairman

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

In this episode, I interview expert repairman Brian Stevenson, owner of Rocky Mountain Music Repair. He shares tips to help you perform some minor repairs on your own. He also shares when it's time to call in the experts, what you can do to help prevent many costly repairs, and how to properly give your brass instrument a "bath." Check out his store at . - 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...

Rehearsal Room Hacks (EP 305)

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

In this episode I share some rehearsal room hacks that have made my life easier. - 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 signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. Have a question for the podcast? Need...

STOP COMPARING (EP 304)

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

I spent nearly the first 20 years of my teaching career comparing myself to others. “Why can’t I be like them? Why don’t I have their facilities or budget or staff or admin?” I had to learn to Stop Comparing. Every situation and every person is unique. You and I have something different to offer than anyone else. - 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...

Instilling High Standars Despite Pushback (EP 303)

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

If you insist on high standards, you WILL receive pushback. Don’t let that stop you. In this episode I share tips on Instilling High Standards Despite Pushback. - 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 signed hard copy + an...

Tips For Helping Brass Players Change Partials (EP 302)

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

Tips For Helping Brass Players Change Partials. - 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 signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional...

Reflect Every Week - Band Director Boost

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching 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 there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193....

Don't Fix Every Mistake - Band Director Boost

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching 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 there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193....

Classroom Structure and Management Tips (EP 301)

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

Classroom Structure and Management (not Discipline). You can PREVENT 95% of discipline problems before they happen by having the right procedures and structures in place. - 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 signed hard copy +...

Your Energy Sets The Tone - Band Director Boost

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching 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 there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193....

Tune The Ensemble, Not Just The Notes - Band Director Boost

Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching 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 there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: or 719-238-4193....

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