Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

James Divine
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jun 10, 2020 • 5min

Episode 158 - A Love Letter to Title I Teachers

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
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Jun 1, 2020 • 12min

Episode 157 - What to do this summer

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
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May 29, 2020 • 10min

Episode 157 - Searching for a Job

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.

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