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YouTube Finds – Woodwinds

BandDirector — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 15:22:27 +0000

These clips (solos/ensembles) were found with the goal of inspiring students. Some are videos the most famous players around, some are just fun music. If you have a clip you’d like us to add, please send us the link at banddirector@banddirectorstalkshop.com. Thanks! Flute James Galway, Danny Boy James Galway, Flight of the Bumblebee Julius Baker, ... Read More about YouTube Finds – Woodwinds

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8 Ways to Get More from your Private Lesson Staff this Year

BandDirector — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:44:15 +0000

1. Share your expectations Let your private lesson teachers know your overall expectations for private lessons as far as professionalism, dress code, relationships with students and relationships with directors. This is especially important for very young teachers. Give them a list of district or campus policies for teaching systems – Do you have students tap ... Read More about 8 Ways to Get More from your Private Lesson Staff this Year

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8 Ways To Retain Great Private Lesson Teachers

BandDirector — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:25:26 +0000

(This post was written from the private lesson point of view. However, I was also a band director for years and my this post is from the band director point of view about how to get more out of your private lesson teachers.) 1. Hire the right people. Make your selection process as extensive as ... Read More about 8 Ways To Retain Great Private Lesson Teachers

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Don’t Have A Private Lesson Program? 11 Ideas for You!

BandDirector — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 19:03:55 +0000

If you don’t have a private lesson program for your band, your students can still be wildly successful! Here are some ideas how divided into two categories. The two main reasons for this issue are usually: — Distance (The school is not within range of a large group of professional players.) — Money (The students do not have financial means ... Read More about Don’t Have A Private Lesson Program? 11 Ideas for You!

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7 Benefits of Private Lessons

BandDirector — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:34:13 +0000

One-on-one teaching is the most efficient way to help students excel. Here are 7 benefits of private lessons to share with students and their parents. Click here for a PDF of a slightly abridged version of this article you can hand out directly to your students. 1. Private lesson teachers model a professional sound on their instrument. ... Read More about 7 Benefits of Private Lessons

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