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9 Things to Say Instead of “That’s Hard”

9 Things to Say Instead of “That’s Hard”

Although there’s nothing wrong with giving students “hard” assignments, students often use the phrase “That’s hard” as an alternative to…
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Holiday Practice Band Scavenger Hunt

Holiday Practice Band Scavenger Hunt

It is the most anticipated and dreaded time of year for anyone teaching beginning band: Winter break.  The kids are…
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Be the Tortoise (a story to share with your band)

Be the Tortoise (a story to share with your band)

Once there was a hare who, bragging how he could run faster than anyone else, often teased a tortoise for…
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Practice and Motivation ‘Posters’

Practice and Motivation ‘Posters’

Relocated HERE.  

Taming the Beast – The Middle School Non-Varsity Band:  Overcoming “Summer Brain” and “Summer Chops”

Taming the Beast – The Middle School Non-Varsity Band:  Overcoming “Summer Brain” and “Summer Chops”

It’s the first week back to school and all of your non-varsity band kids are chomping at the bit to…
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Jar of Dooooom (Changing up your scale routine)

Jar of Dooooom (Changing up your scale routine)

Changing up your scale routine to keep the students engaged. Tis the season to keep things exciting so students keep…
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Setting Goals and Achieving Objectives – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician

Setting Goals and Achieving Objectives – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician

Too often, we as music educators, default to statements like, “go home and practice” or “you can’t practice your horn…
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