If you are about to start band pass-offs, here are some ideas to help it be a huge success! Keep…
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Beginner Band
Key Chant (Fun Way to Teach Key Signature)
Looking for a FUN way to teach key signature? We all know that kids (and adults) remember things better when…
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Use a Stopwatch, Not a Timer – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician Part 1
This is the first of 3 posts on “Practice Tips for the Modern Musician.” The link to Part 2 is…
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Beginning Band Super Bowl
Use Beginning Band Super Bowl to take advantage of all the Super Bowl hype right now. Take these ideas and adjust…
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Color in the Bandroom
For a long time, I underestimated the effect color could have on my students and their ability to read and…
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Rhythm Envelope Game – Teaching Beginning Band with Games
The rhythm envelope game is a great way to review rhythms in a totally different way. We usually focus on…
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