Program Notes: The Band Director Podcast

In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.

In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.

The second part of my chat with Fred Allen. 

Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.

The final part of my chat with Lynne Jackson, touching upon tuba, percussion, and what young teachers need to know.  

We continue our discussion with Lynne Jackson about starting beginners, focusing on trumpet and horn. 

In the first of this series of episodes, Lynne discusses key concepts for flute and clarinet that lead to beginner's success.

A quick chat about maintaining a good balance between work and the rest of life.

Learn how to maximize your conference experience as a young teacher, including setting clear goals, improving intonation and classroom management, networking, shopping for equipment, and attending great concerts. Discover the benefits of taking notes at conferences and different methods to enhance memory retention. Understand the importance of business cards for networking and approaching presenters. Also, learn about the importance of rest and support for listeners.

In our second episode, Cindy Lansford talks about planning, mentoring, and successful teaching.