
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.
Latest episodes

Sep 9, 2020 • 12min
Episode 163 - Don't Neglect These Four Things
These four things - sleep, music, exercise, and eating properly - are ESSENTIAL if you want to be successful as a teacher. Also check out this article about How to Say No to demands on your 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

Sep 3, 2020 • 2min
The Pareto Principle
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Sep 1, 2020 • 2min
Is it ok to yell at students?
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Aug 26, 2020 • 12min
Episode 162 - 5 Tips to Gain 5 Hours in Your Week
We all wish we had more time, but we are all given the same amount. However, you can use your time wisely and save 5, 10, even 15 hours a week using the 5 strategies I share in this episode. 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

Aug 20, 2020 • 1min
Be Brave
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Aug 18, 2020 • 1min
Love is all you need
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Aug 17, 2020 • 7min
BONUS - My message to my students about grading policies
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Aug 12, 2020 • 11min
Episode 161 - Starting the 1st Day of School Well
Investing 20 minutes or even several days in the right things at the start of the school year can reap days and maybe even weeks of saved time later. In this episode we cover greetings, getting instruments, passing out music, creating a seating chart, and more. Create your own seating chart here: https://www.bgreco.net/band/ Get Harry Wong’s 1st Days of School here 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

Jun 24, 2020 • 11min
Episode 160 - 10 Band/Life Lessons I Learned from the Coronavirus
This coronavirus pandemic has taught me a lot. Even though it was difficult, it has made me a better person. In this episode I share ten things I learned about music and life. Here is the music video link mentioned in the podcast: Flowing Water at Sunset Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $40? Donate here: Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services I have four courses at Udemy: Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days, Get Started Writing a Book because I think everyone has a book inside of them waiting to come out, and two free courses, 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician, and 30 Days of Motivation. 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

Jun 17, 2020 • 7min
Episode 159 - I Almost Didn't Join 6th Grade Band
Thirty two years at a job I love - 22 years of that teaching! It’s hard to believe. But it’s also hard to believe that I almost didn’t join band. In this episode, I share my story of joining 6th grade band. Listen all the way through to the end as there is a free gift offer. Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $40? Donate here: Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services I have four courses at Udemy: Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days, Get Started Writing a Book because I think everyone has a book inside of them waiting to come out, and two free courses, 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician, and 30 Days of Motivation. 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