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Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

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Sep 4, 2024 • 2min

Episode 269 - No Apology Sick Days - 2 minute episode

Episode 269 - No Apology Sick Days - 2 minute episode   It’s difficult to take sick days when you’re a teacher. This is a time when it’s better to think long term. I had a student almost force me to take a sick day. I took her advice and felt much better.   Resources…   Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes   Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.    Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook FREE Forgive and Live Workshop Guitar Class Extension Materials  
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Aug 28, 2024 • 6min

Episode 268 - Discipline Techniques and Tips

Episode 268 - Discipline Techniques and Tips There’s no single technique that will work every single time in every single classroom - Covid teaching showed us that - but there are many techniques you can put in your bag that can be highly effective. I share a few in this episode.   Resources…   Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes   Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.    Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook FREE Forgive and Live Workshop Guitar Class Extension Materials
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Aug 21, 2024 • 2min

Episode 267 - The Importance of First Impressions and Relationships - 2 minute episode

Episode 267 - The Importance of First Impressions and Relationships - 2 minute episode Every other week will be a shorter - usually less than 2 minute - episode. In this episode, I talk about Zoe and why she said my 5th period class - on the first day of school - was the first one she was glad to be in. Resources… Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook FREE Forgive and Live Workshop Guitar Class Extension Materials  
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Aug 12, 2024 • 11min

Episode 266 - What To Do The First Week Of School

Episode 266 - What To Do the First Week of School Would you believe I suggest you NOT get started teaching music right away? If you don’t get these strategies and procedures in place from the start, there will be more time wasted throughout the year. Other helpful resources Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School curriculum Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook FREE Forgive and Live Workshop Guitar Class Extension Materials  
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May 22, 2024 • 51sec

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May 1, 2024 • 13min

Episode 265 - What To Do The Last 2 Weeks Of School

Episode 265 - What To Do the Last 2 Weeks of School It’s important to keep the students engaged even after the final concert. Here are some strategies. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? HERE or Paypal or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Free Smooth Jazz Music Some resources you may be interested in… 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician “Why Don’t They Teach That in School $20 $10 $5
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Apr 24, 2024 • 8min

Episode 264 - 11 Tips To Make The Music Sound Better

Episode 263 - 11 Tips To Make The Music Sound Better Are you stuck on what to work on to improve the music? In this episode, I share 11 tips that you can use to help your group sound better. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? HERE or Paypal or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Free Smooth Jazz Music Some resources you may be interested in… 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician “Why Don’t They Teach That in School $20 $10 $5
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Apr 17, 2024 • 8min

Episode 263 - When Students Misbehave for the Sub

Episode 263 - When Students Misbehave for the Sub Strategies and tips Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? HERE or Paypal or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Free Smooth Jazz Music Some resources you may be interested in… 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician “Why Don’t They Teach That in School $20 $10 $5
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Apr 10, 2024 • 4min

Episode 262 - Stop Comparing

Episode 262 - Stop Comparing I struggled with self-esteem for many years - and I spent too many years comparing myself to other band directors. As Bob Newhart says, “Just Stop It.” Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? HERE or Paypal or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Free Smooth Jazz Music Some resources you may be interested in… 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician “Why Don’t They Teach That in School $20 $10 $5  
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Apr 3, 2024 • 3min

Episode 261 - Throw Practice Sheets in the Trash

Episode 261 - Throw Practice Sheets in the Trash In my opinion, they’re useless (except in one case). Find out what to do instead. Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount? HERE or Paypal or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below Free Smooth Jazz Music Some resources you may be interested in… 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician “Why Don’t They Teach That in School $20 $10 $5

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