Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

Most people don't give much thought to retirement until they are too old to make a big difference. The younger you start, the more secure your retirement will be. I started in my early 30s and am now worth over half a million if you count my house. I wish I would have started even sooner. In this episode, I share 5 strategies that you can incorporate now to fund a better retirement. One of the strategies involves Getting Out of Debt. Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out "Why Don't They Teach That in School 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 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)?

Everything in life revolves around this concept of Pay Now or Pay Later. The work you put in now will save you headache, expense, and more later. This applies to our classroom routines and procedures, as well as our health, marriage, finances…you get the idea. I once worked with a teacher who was frustrated that none of her choir students could read music. She could have changed the future if she had been willing to pay now (have the freshman use some class time to learn how to read music), but instead she payed later (they continued not to be able to read music, which took more time in rehearsal). Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out "Why Don't They Teach That in School 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 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)?

I have been guilty of using these three words way too often…Complaining, Comparing, and Procrastinating. Get rid of these words from your vocabulary. In this episode, I briefly touch on ways to avoid these, I share my own personal experience, and we talk about what Innovation really means. "If it's worth doing, start now." …James Divine Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out "Why Don't They Teach That in School 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 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)?

Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here

Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here

Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here

Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here

It is my pleasure to interview the fabulous Dr. Ray Cramer in this episode. Dr. Cramer has inspired so many of us and has devoted a lifetime to music service. He is 81 years old! His best advice for young directors is to be patient, accept students where they are while helping them to get better, be creative, and use your time wisely. Believe it or not, he almost didn't continue in band. "Dr. Zimmerman changed my life." Dr. Cramer also says that "Life isn't always tied with a bow, but it is a gift." Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Multitude of links and resources here

Do you have trouble getting a good sound from your saxes? In this episode I share 4 tips - and real life bad and good examples - to help your saxes sound much better with a more focused sound. Sometimes an adaptation in the amount of mouthpiece a student takes, or even the strength of a reed, can make a huge difference. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Multitude of links and resources here

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. Menghini of VanderCook College of Music. We talk about engaging students in the rehearsal process. Do we teach our students, train them, or tell them? There's an important distinction. Do they know what to do? Do you ask them a lot of questions? Hint: You should. That's what teaching is really all about. Let THEM do the work, the thinking, the problem solving. Get in touch with Dr. Menghini at bandtalkcharlie@gmail.com. And subscribe to his podcast on iTunes. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Why don't they teach that in school?! Check out Adulting 101. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I'd love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Multitude of links and resources here