Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band

Episode 163 - Don't Neglect These Four Things

These four things - sleep, music, exercise, and eating properly - are ESSENTIAL if you want to be successful as a teacher. Also check out this article about How to Say No to demands on your time. 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...

The Pareto Principle

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Is it ok to yell at students?

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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...

Be Brave

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Love is all you need

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BONUS - My message to my students about grading policies

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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 y...

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+ les...

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 ...

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...

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 St...

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 Ud...

Episode 156 H - The Joy of Teaching in a Rural School Part 2 (replay of Ep 66)

Episode 156 G - Proper Eating and Fitness (replay of Ep 60)

Episode 156 F - 4 Things To Tell Your Students or Anyone (replay of Ep 58)

Episode 156 E - Stop Comparing (replay of Ep 56)

Episode 156 D - 5 Tips for Communicating with Parents (replay of Ep 48)

Episode 156 C - Stop the Cycle of Perfectionism (replay of Ep 42)

Episode 156 B - Joy of Teaching in a Rural School - replay of Ep 41

Episdoe 156A - 4 Things to Avoid (replay of Ep 13)

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Episode 155 - A Method for Teaching Students How to Practice Difficult Passages

There are so many ways to teach kids how to practice. In a Title I school where almost nobody practices at home, this is a method I have found successful with my students. If you like the podcast, consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/themusicedpodcast www.jamesdivine.net

Special Episode

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Episode 154 - 8 Tips to Add Spice to Your Rehearsal

We can always make our rehearsals more interesting by adding some spiciness to them! What makes Italian food delicious is having the right spices in the right amounts. Check out these eight ideas. Incorporate some or all of them over several weeks, and if you like the podcast, consider supporting us at www.patreon.com/themusicedpodcast. www.jamesdivine.net

Episode 153 - Make Lesson Planning Easier

A quick and easy tip to make lesson planning easier as a music teacher. www.patreon.com/themusicedpodcast www.jamesdivine.net

Episode 152: How Music Saved My Life; James' story

This episode is a little different. In this podcast, I'm sharing a presentation I made on The Story Project, a show similar to The Moth for those who have heard that on NPR. In the presentation, I use my 100 year old saxophone to tell the story of how music saved my life (specifically teachers). Playing the saxophone was life-changing for me! Listen all the way to the end and you can get the code to receive a free digital copy of my book that tells my story in more depth. You can also see the li...

Episode 151 - Making More Music by Managing Administrative Mayhem

In this episode, I interview Wendy Reeves, band director at Sells Middle School. Wendy shares tips with us on how to reduce the amount of time spent on paperwork, classroom management, equipment, travel, and more, so we can devote time to what we really enjoy – teaching music! You’ll find several tips you can immediately incorporate into your teaching right now. Wendy has graciously shared her materials. Click HERE for a link to her website where you can get her entire 90 minute presentation on ...

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

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...

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...