
Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band
Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 8min
Episode 216 Helping Your Student in Band Who Is Blind
This episode is sponsored by Adulting 101: Why Don’t They Teach That in School? Get free lessons and find out more at www.adulting411.net. Get my FREE TRAINING, 7 Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Free Smooth Jazz Music Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation

Sep 16, 2022 • 10min
Episode 215 Band Karate
This episode is sponsored by Adulting 101: Why Don’t They Teach That in School? Get free lessons and find out more at www.adulting411.net. Get my FREE TRAINING, 7 Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Free Smooth Jazz Music Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation

Aug 31, 2022 • 8min
Episode 214 Advice for New Directors Part 4
Get my FREE TRAINING, 7 Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week Link to my Beginning of Year Task List. Feel free to copy and make your own. Link to Episode 209 - Why I Regret Missing My State Conference Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Free Smooth Jazz Music Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation

Aug 24, 2022 • 7min
Episode 213 Advice for New Directors Part 3
Get my FREE TRAINING, 7 Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week Link to my Beginning of Year Task List. Feel free to copy and make your own. Link to Episode 209 - Why I Regret Missing My State Conference Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Free Smooth Jazz Music Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation

Aug 10, 2022 • 7min
Episode 212 Advice for New Directors Part 2
Get my FREE TRAINING, 7 Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week Link to my Beginning of Year Task List. Feel free to copy and make your own. Link to Episode 209 - Why I Regret Missing My State Conference Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Free Smooth Jazz Music Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation

Aug 3, 2022 • 7min
Episode 211 Advice for New Directors Part 1
Get my FREE TRAINING, 7 Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week Link to my Beginning of Year Task List. Feel free to copy and make your own. Link to Episode 209 - Why I Regret Missing My State Conference Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Free Smooth Jazz Music Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation

May 18, 2022 • 2min
Episode 210 - What To Have On Your To-Do List Concert Dayy
Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)? Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation

May 11, 2022 • 2min
Episode 209 - I Regret Missing My State Conference
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May 4, 2022 • 2min
208 - Why I Decided to Stay
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Apr 20, 2022 • 49min
Episode 207 - Consider a new scheduling model with beginning band as an exploratory
Join me as I chat with Band Director Tim Ostrow as he shares his proposal for beginning band class as an exploratory. - What worked and what didn't - The beginning band tool you should get now, even if you aren't considering this model - Band retention under this model has been 90% or higher! - In December, parents help their kids decide whether to continue to band or move to another elective. Are you interested in the Jupiter beginning band kits mentioned in the podcast? They are available through Graner Music. Give them a call at (719) 574-2001 Some resources you may be interested in… The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician 30 Days of Motivation Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. Subscribe in iTunes Multitude of links and resources here Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount through Paypal (jamesthedivine@gmail.com)?