If you've never heard this bassoon tip, you'll be amazed at how simple it is! Bassoon bocals are SO expensive - usually between $200 and $1000. So anything you can do to help protect your program's bocals should be well work some trouble. And really this tip is no trouble at all once you teach ... Read More about 1 Bassoon Tip to Save Your Band Hundreds of Dollars
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Motivate Your Band – Reach Higher
Looking for ways to motivate your band? This series - Motivate Your Band - will feature ideas that you can put into practice immediately in under 5 minutes. Here's our second installment - "Reach Higher." When rehearsal isn't go quite as you'd like because students aren't giving 100%, try this. ... Read More about Motivate Your Band – Reach Higher
7 Benefits of Private Lessons
One-on-one teaching is the most efficient way to help students excel. Here are 7 benefits of private lessons to share with students and their parents. Click here for a PDF of a slightly abridged version of this article you can hand out directly to your students. 1. Private lesson teachers ... Read More about 7 Benefits of Private Lessons
Switching Kids to 4 Valve Instruments – 3 Options to Consider
When switching kids to 4 valve instruments you should evaluate a number of factors. Here are 3 options to consider when planning your strategy to help kids make the transition smoothly. Option 1 Start all your beginner baritones and tubas on 3 valve instruments and have them stay on those the ... Read More about Switching Kids to 4 Valve Instruments – 3 Options to Consider
Cross-Curricular Applications in Band (Quick Tip)
Cross-curricular applications in band can be a touchy subject. I think most band directors agree that we teach music for the sake of music. Not to help teach math or history or science. We teach it because music is amazing and important and worth it. However, sometimes administrators like to ... Read More about Cross-Curricular Applications in Band (Quick Tip)
Organizing a Band DIRECTOR Calendar – 3 Tips
What is a band director calendar? I'm talking about your personal calendar. The one on your phone or on your desk that you check every day and you look at a month ahead of time to see what's coming up. It will include your band events and performances, but this post is about what else it should ... Read More about Organizing a Band DIRECTOR Calendar – 3 Tips
