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Building Support with “Core” Teachers

To build strong relationships with other teachers in your building is sometimes a struggle for young band directors.   Stuck in our corner of the campus, working strange hours, it [...]

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Music Practice Coach Fit Tip: Learning Styles

FIT TIP: LEARNING STYLES We each have a unique style of learning. If you spend some time figuring out how you learn, you can set up your practice sessions for greater success an[...]

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Actions Before, During, and After you Practice

This list explores the things you need to do BEFORE you enter your practice space.  Go through the list and make sure you have all the information and resources you need.  This is [...]

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Student Recruitment and Evaluation

How did you come to have the band you currently have? That is a question we sometimes overlook in the process of trying to build a band program, but it shouldn’t be. Other than the[...]

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Technology In The Classroom

I’ll confess: I am old school and often have to have students help with computer issues.  Using technology for the sake of using technology is pointless.  With that being said, the[...]