Episode 262 - Stop Comparing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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Episode 256 - How To Properly Use Festival Warmup Time
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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...
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Episode 255 - Band Teacher: You Are a Hero
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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...
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Episode 254 - Resources for Teaching Black History Month in the Music Classroom
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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_outlineIn this episode, I bring back Lori Schwartz Reichl from last week. With contest season coming up, we discuss the how to prepare your band to be adjudicated. What are the goals with adjudication? How can directors prepare themselves in the weeks, days and hours beforehand? How can we prepare our students for the experience?