Build on what they already know. Teach style first. Go to the doctor when you first start feeling sick. If…
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How Do You Teach Rhythmic Precision?
In a Band Directors Talk Shop survey, we asked readers, “What is the best phrase, analogy, or activity you’ve ever…
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Performance Preparation Plan
Have you ever struggled to prepare repertoire by the performance deadline? Over the course of years preparing various performances, be…
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Clarinet Tone Production
Advice about clarinet embouchure in the clarinet pedagogy literature is fairly consistent no matter where one looks. Keep the chin…
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Advice for Those Seeking Band Director Jobs (from directors around the country)
Find the Job Create a spreadsheet of ISDs that you would like to work for and check on info/updates on…
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Teaching Tone, Vibrato, and Dynamics in Online Platforms
You may find it surprising to hear me say that I haven’t significantly changed the way I teach tone, vibrato,…
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Awesome Marine Band Resources for Band Directors
The U.S. Marine Band has a TON of resources that can help music educators any time – but especially during…
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