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info_outline Episode 260 - 6 Important Steps to Starting a Booster OrganizationThe Music Ed Podcast
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...
info_outline Episode 259 - How To Start a Marching BandThe Music Ed Podcast
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...
info_outline Episode 258 - 15+ Warm-Up IdeasThe Music Ed Podcast
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…...
info_outline Episode 257 - Win the hearts of the counselorsThe Music Ed Podcast
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_outline Episode 256 - How To Properly Use Festival Warmup TimeThe Music Ed Podcast
Episode 256 - How To Properly Use Festival Warm-up Time When I first started teaching, I thought 30 minutes for warm-up was too long. Over the years I’ve developed the perfect warm-up routine for my bands at festival. 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...
info_outline Episode 255 - Band Teacher: You Are a HeroThe Music Ed Podcast
Episode 255 - Band Teacher: You Are a Hero I love to share a motivational speech in which I use my 105 year old sax, humor, music, and personal stories to let people know that - although they may be scratched, dented, and abused like my sax, a beautiful symphony of sound can still come pouring out of their lives. I’d love to speak to your 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...
info_outline Episode 254 - Resources for Teaching Black History Month in the Music ClassroomThe Music Ed Podcast
Episode 254 - Resources for Teaching Black History Month in the Music Classroom 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 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 need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are Check Out ...
info_outline Episode 253 - 4 Tips for Assessment and FeedbackThe Music Ed Podcast
Episode 253 - 4 Tips for Assessment and Feedback Formative vs Summative Individual vs Ensemble Be Specific Record 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 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 need some other ideas on how to supplement your...
info_outline Episode 252 - Band Repertoire Selection TipsThe Music Ed Podcast
Episode 252 In this episode, I share some tips on the dos and don'ts of repertoire selection. Be wary of doing music that’s too difficult! 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 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 need some other ideas on how...
info_outlineWe all develop those ideas - those hacks - that make our jobs much easier. In this episode I share 12 of them - most that I have used myself and a few I'm going to try soon. See the pictures of some of the hacks at www.jamesdivine.net.