Band Director Tips for Brushing Up on their Percussion Knowledge

This podcast episode layouts some of the challenges that CoVid-19 presents to the Music Educator. Like what you hear? Ta... Read more

Musicians experience inherent instrument challenges. The flute is no exception. In “9 Common Problems for the Flute,” we... Read more

Everyone seems to have their own reasons for loving music. Today in “18 Reasons Students Love Being in a School Instrume... Read more

This podcast episode is an opportunity to highlight a teacher’s internal dialogue to improve their teaching.  That is to... Read more

What does the saying “best practices” instruction and teaching mean for an educator? Is it what works well for you or th... Read more

How can the following 17 rehearsal techniques using a pencil help you become a better musician? First, think about how c... Read more

One of the first routines of the day is the observation of our students entering the music rooms. Having a student proce... Read more

Origins Story, Season 2, Ep. 6, is about the journey of the author Bill Stevens. He unveils the life experiences that le... Read more

Many band directors extend their employment beyond the classroom to the private studio. Often in a private studio, you a... Read more

Why do band directors say better bands with mouthpiece buzzing perform at higher levels? We will examine this habit-base... Read more

“6 Productivity Enhancing Activities for Teachers” is a reflection on the critical points in Elisa Janson Jones’ article... Read more

This episode will explore the real life challenges for beginning saxophonists. What distractions keep us from being that... Read more

The number one most important musical element in performing is quality tone production. In this post, we will discuss is... Read more

The key to any successful music program is to have students. In turn, a successful recruitment campaign is vital to buil... Read more

Music Sub Plans - Yikes! I need a music sub tomorrow. That is the scenario that many of us run into when unexpected even... Read more