On my very last day of teaching lessons before my retirement, I came up with a fun, high energy rudiment…
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Motivation
How to get Band Students to Practice Over the Summer: 5 Tools to Try
We all know that consistent practice is required for musicians to maintain skills over the summer. However, getting band kids…
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Empowered Leaders – Inspired Performers: How Student Leadership Shapes the Culture of Our Organizations
If culture is everything, then student leadership is one of the strongest forces shaping that culture. In our profession, we…
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A Second Technique to Help Students Overcome Performance Anxiety: Power Pose
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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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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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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