Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

It's time to radically rethink grading - not because of a pandemic but because our current way of grading is outdated. Imagine if you showed up for work Monday-Thursday and gave it your all, 100%, every day. But then you decided to slack off on Fridays and only give 10%. Your grade would be a B, but you would still lose your job. Listen in as I share my radical grading. Do you think it can work? Email me and let me know your thoughts. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here:  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. 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 www.jamesdivine.net

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If you don't actively seek ways of reducing the stress in your life, you ARE going to burn out. In this episode, I share six strategies for reducing that stress. I use all of these as part of my own plan to be able to teach for a LONG time. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here:  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. 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 www.jamesdivine.net

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"Be the person your dog thinks you are."...DJ Eshelman Wow DJ! That seems almost impossible to attain. Music teachers - you have powerful influence to change the young people in the world for good - or for bad. Join me as DJ shares stories about his life and developing a Better Than You Found It mindset. Find out more about DJ's coaching, his blogs, and what's happening in his life HERE. Also listen to his podcast Better Than You Found It. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here:  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I’d love to talk. Have a question for the podcast? Text here: 719-238-4193.  Multitude of links and resources here

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Despite changes in our profession - or maybe because of these changes - large ensembles are more important than ever. Our groups invite collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, analysis, multi-tasking and dozens of other skills valued in society. In this episode I share why large ensembles are so important. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here:  Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days. 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 www.jamesdivine.net

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