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Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.

The Music Ed Podcast James Divine

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Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.

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    Episode 260 - 6 Important Steps to Starting a Booster Organization

    Episode 260 - 6 Important Steps to Starting a Booster Organization

    Episode 260 - 6 Important Steps to Starting a Booster Organization
    Find out the HUGE mistake James made in his first booster group (which he had to disband). Learn how to delegate and how to set up a brand new boosters group.


    Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net
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    • 10 min
    Episode 259 - How To Start a Marching Band

    Episode 259 - How To Start a Marching Band

    Episode 259 - How To Start a Marching Band
    I once started a marching band from scratch. Difficult? Yes, but very worthwhile. Here are 6 things to consider.

    Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net
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    Are you in need of coaching? Set up a free 45 minute session.
    Free Smooth Jazz Music
    Some resources you may be interested in…
    My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician
    Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School



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    • 9 min
    Episode 258 - 15+ Warm-Up Ideas

    Episode 258 - 15+ Warm-Up Ideas

    Episode 258 - 15+ Warm-up ideas
    Dr. Ray Cramer - retired from Indiana University - once told me we should call it “Ensemble Sensitivity Training” rather than warm-ups, because that is what we are doing. Here are 15+ ideas to use that EST time a little better.
     
    Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net
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    Are you in need of coaching? Set up a free 45 minute session.
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    My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician
    Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School



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    • 9 min
    Episode 257 - Win the hearts of the counselors

    Episode 257 - Win the hearts of the counselors

    Episode 257 - Win the hearts of the counselors
    The counselors are often as overworked and stressed as you are. Here are some tips to win them over.
     
    Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net
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    HERE or Paypal or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below
    Are you in need of coaching? Set up a free 45 minute session.
    Free Smooth Jazz Music
    Some resources you may be interested in…
    My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician
    Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School



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    • 4 min
    Episode 256 - How To Properly Use Festival Warmup Time

    Episode 256 - How To Properly Use Festival Warmup Time

    Episode 256 - How To Properly Use Festival Warm-up Time
    When I first started teaching, I thought 30 minutes for warm-up was too long. Over the years I’ve developed the perfect warm-up routine for my bands at festival.
     
    Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  www.jamesdivine.net
    Has the show benefited you? Would you consider a one time donation of any amount?
    HERE or Paypal or CashApp $jazzysaxman or see below
    Are you in need of coaching? Set up a free 45 minute session.
    Free Smooth Jazz Music
    Some resources you may be interested in…
    My hope is that as a music teacher you are still performing! Whether you want to make some money performing or just need some other ideas on how to supplement your teaching income, here are 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician
    Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School



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