Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

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

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

Coronavirus definitely brought out some of the inequities in teaching. Many teachers at Title I schools found their students could not connect or were absent from online learning. Yet, you DO make a difference, and that’s why this love letter is devoted to you. Support the show at Patreon. 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 then two free courses, 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician, and 30 Days of Motivation.  Need a speaker at your event? 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

What should I be doing this summer? How can I get back into playing my instrument? Should I start planning for next year? We talk about these things and more in today’s show. In the show, I mention the free download 40 Ways to Make Money as a Musician. Support the show at Patreon. 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 then two free courses, 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician, and 30 Days of Motivation.  Need a speaker at your event? I’d love to talk. www.jamesdivine.net

In this episode, I share several tips about job hunting, including the MOST important skill to have...Persistence. Send your resume’ to me (not an expert but I’ll give it a look) at www.jamesdivine.net or check out an expert and get in touch with Kevin at careermaverick4@gmail.com. Here’s the link to my Searching for a Job  article. It covers different areas than the podcast. Support the show at Patreon. 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 then two free courses, 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician, and 30 Days of Motivation.