In this series of episodes, Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards, and challenges as well as tips for having success.

In this series of episodes Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards and challenges as well as tips for having success.

Our second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.

Jerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).

Dan Morrison, an expert in building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works, shares tips for running a successful marching band, the value of observing successful bands, challenges and strategies for adapting music instruction during COVID-19, advice for new teachers, and developing as an assistant band director.

Band director Dan Morrison discusses building a culture of positivity in music education, the importance of open-mindedness and learning, effective communication and collaboration in a management team, mentorship, and proactive communication with parents and students.

Our final episode with the amazing Melodianne Mallow, where we wrap up her thoughts on the most important things for a beginning band director to know.

The second part in our series with Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, where we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.

In this series we welcome Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, and we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.

I wanted to take some time and discuss what we no about COVID and how we can be safe in the band hall in the 2020-2021 school year. This is not medical/legal advice, but just my attempts to report on research with some commentary thrown in there.