Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
James Divine
Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.
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Jan 29, 2020 • 16min
Episode 150 - Top 13 Mistakes New Directors Make
I have made ALL of these mistakes - and MORE. You can learn from me and others and move ahead in your career faster. Support the podcast here www.jamesdivine.net
Jan 22, 2020 • 8min
Episode 149 - 7 Strategies for Working with a Small Jazz Band
If you have a basic rhythm section - a good bass player and set player at minimum - you can make almost any combination of instruments work for a jazz band. These 7 strategies will provide you with additional resources you can use. Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-Alongs Custom Backing Tracks Support the Podcast www.jamesdivine.net
Jan 15, 2020 • 9min
Episode 148 - 4 Tips to Help Your Band Sound Their Best
The longer I teach - 22 years and counting - the more time I spend on fundamentals. You may be surprised at just how much time! Like the podcast? Become a patron, get free gifts and support us at www.patreon.com/themusicedpodcast Here's the link to the Student Led Rehearsal episode mentioned in the podcast: https://www.jamesdivine.net/2017/01/18/episode-75-student-led-rehearsal/ www.jamesdivine.net
Dec 18, 2019 • 7min
Episode 147 - Getting Students to Play In Tune
Tu-Ning - that great Chinese song that nobody seems to play right. Tuning is not an act - it's a lifestyle. Join me as I share some tips and strategies to help you with tuning your ensembles, no matter what their age. www.jamesdivine.net
Dec 11, 2019 • 12min
Episode 146 - 7 Tips for Gaining More Time to Devote to Teaching Music
We all have the same 168 hours per week. The key is NOT to spend more time at work, but to use your time more wisely. These tips helped me gain 5-8 hours of my week back! www.jamesdivine.net
Dec 4, 2019 • 5min
Episode 145 - Dealing with Post-Marching Band Season Depression
It's normal - after achieving a goal or spending a lot of time in an activity - to feel some post-season blues. www.jamesdivine.net
Nov 13, 2019 • 6min
Episode 144 - Keeping Percussionists Engaged
When percussionists get bored, they tend to get in trouble. Plus we have the most active students placed in the back of the room - and we give them sticks! These tips can help keep them engaged and actively doing great things. Support the podcast on patreon. www.jamesdivine.net
Nov 6, 2019 • 7min
Episode 143 - 16 Things I Wish I Knew About Festival as a Young Director
Oh the mistakes - so many - I made as a young director going to festival. I share 16 things I learned the way, tips that can help you do better. Support the podcast at patreon. www.jamesdivine.net
Oct 30, 2019 • 7min
Episode 142 - Repertoire Selection Tips
Repertoire selection can MAKE or BREAK your band's performance! Focus on musicianship, not those gems you played in college. In this episode I share some tips and huge MISTAKES I made. Support us on patreon. www.jamesdivine.net
Oct 23, 2019 • 7min
Episode 141 - What To Say at the Concert
Do you struggle with what to say - or not say - at the concert. There's a fine line between being informative and helpful, and just rambling. Here are some tips to help. Support us at www.patreon.com/themusicedpodcast www.jamesdivine.net
