If culture is everything, then student leadership is one of the strongest forces shaping that culture. In our profession, we…
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Motivation
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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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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