Carol Dweck, a Stanford psychologist, explains how our beliefs about our abilities shape our success. Her book, Mindset: The…
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Motivation
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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Sentiments To Share With Your Band More Often (Collaborative)
In a recent Facebook Post, we asked our Band Directors Talk Shop readers to share sentiments and rehearsal quotes that…
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Embracing Routine: A Path to Preventing Teacher Burnout
As we emerged from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, many educators began to recognize the deep-seated issues of teacher…
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5 Reasons to Keep Performing and Exploring Music
The life of a band director is incredibly demanding. Many directors find balancing their professional responsibilities with maintaining an active…
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Empowering the Young Band Student: Making It Safe to Attempt & Safe to Fail
In today’s complex educational landscape, band directors are tasked with far more than just teaching music. In addition to helping…
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