After I’ve taught kids all about their “inner superpower” (which you can read about here), the next step is the…
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One Technique to Help Band Students Overcome Performance Anxiety: Inner Superhero
Here’s one concrete technique to help band students overcome performance anxiety. I usually teach this concept to 6th grade beginners…
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What Should You Do With Your Band’s Baggage?
Let’s face it: your band has baggage. Not the emotional drama kind (though a couple of band parents probably have…
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Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: What Carol Dweck’s Research Means for Band Directors
Carol Dweck, a Stanford psychologist, explains how our beliefs about our abilities shape our success. Her book, Mindset: The…
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7 Ideas to Reinvent-Revitalize-Rejuice Your Program’s Handbook
Handbooks. An absolutely ‘necessary tool’ for classroom success or a completely ‘antiquated practice’ you’d sooner just skip? I’m guessing you’ve…
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The Best Unique Gifts for Band Directors (Practical gifts they will love!)
Here are a variety of our best, unique gift ideas for band directors. Practical gifts they will love and use…
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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…
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