One of my favorite quotes is,"You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the ... Read More about How I (Easily) Read 40+ Books a Year as a Full Time Band Director

One of my favorite quotes is,"You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the ... Read More about How I (Easily) Read 40+ Books a Year as a Full Time Band Director

In many band warmups that I’ve seen, brass players begin the daily routine with exercises that encourage control and ... Read More about Flexible Flutes, Stronger Bands: How to Build Tone, Control, and Confidence through Daily Fundamentals
For many band directors, organizing a band trip is a meaningful tradition—a chance to showcase your students’ talent, bond as a ... Read More about Should I Plan My Own Band Trip?

Band Directors Talk Shop is all about helping you be a better band director so your students can be better musicians. It is a collaborative effort of band directors, former band directors, private lesson teachers and fine arts administrators. Learn. Posts will strive to teach you something you can use in your classroom today. ... Read More about About Us