SoundstageEDU: Building Better Theater Tech

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🎭 SoundstageEDU began backstage — among the headsets, cables, and quiet heroes who make the magic happen. Today, it’s a movement for every parent, student, and educator fighting for the heart of fine arts. From burnout to booster culture, we’re rebuilding what support really means. Because what happens behind the curtain matters just as much as what happens under the lights. ✨ Subscribe for bonus training + extended episodes: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/mike-dejohn/subscribe

  1. Imposter Syndrome Is Real — But It Is Not Reality

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    Imposter Syndrome Is Real — But It Is Not Reality

    You’re Not an Imposter. You’re Early. If you’ve ever stepped into leadership, tried to help, taken initiative, or done something that mattered — you’ve probably felt the weight of imposter syndrome. That voice that says: “Who am I to do this?” “Someone else could do this better.” “I’m not qualified enough.” “Any minute now, they’ll figure out I’m just faking it.” Here’s the truth:Imposter syndrome is real…but it is not reality. In this Sound Off, we talk about:✅ Why imposter syndrome shows up when you’re actually succeeding✅ Why the strongest doubt often comes from people closest to you✅ The difference between feeling unqualified and being unqualified✅ Why good leaders worry and frauds don’t✅ What to tell yourself when that voice in your head gets loud If you’re a band parent, booster, educator, instructor, percussion tech, board leader — or someone just trying to make things better — this episode is for you. You belong here.You are needed here.Your program is stronger because you showed up. If this episode hits you, share it.Someone else needs it today. #SoundstageEDU #ImposterSyndrome #Leadership #BandParents #BoosterLife #Percussion #MarchingBand #FineArts #Confidence #MusicEducation #YouBelongHere imposter syndrome leadership confidence marching band band parents booster club music education percussion education nonprofit leadership band boosters fine arts advocacy anxiety in leadership personal growth motivation SoundstageEDU

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  2. Rest Stop: Heart – The Strength Beneath the Structure

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    Rest Stop: Heart – The Strength Beneath the Structure

    Systems can guide a program…but heart is what keeps it alive. We’ve spent two weeks building the foundation of the Rebuild — alignment, communication, governance, and volunteers.But none of it works without heart. In this Rest Stop, Mike brings the series full circle, reminding us that culture doesn’t survive on structure alone. It survives because people believe in something bigger than themselves. 🎧 In this 4 minute morning reset: Why heart is the fuel behind every great program How to protect your purpose when the work gets heavy What keeps a community united when systems feel slow A reminder that even small acts of care rebuild culture in real time You don’t need to fix everything to make a difference.You just need to keep your heart open — and your hope alive. ☕️ New Rest Stop episodes drop every weekday at 6:30 AM CT.Next week, Week 3 of The Rebuild begins — deeper, stronger, steadier.Follow now so Monday’s episode finds you on your drive in. #SoundstageEDU #RestStopPodcast #RaiseTheBarTogether #FineArtsLeadership #BoosterStrong #CultureRebuild #BandParents #TheaterParents #ArtsAdvocacy #LeadershipPodcast #EmotionalLeadership

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  3. Well, Actually… The Quiet Kid Who Changed Everything (A Field Guide Lesson for Young Percussion Instructors)

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    Well, Actually… The Quiet Kid Who Changed Everything (A Field Guide Lesson for Young Percussion Instructors)

    Some leaders are loud.Some leaders take charge.But sometimes, the person who changes the entire room… is the quiet kid nobody sees coming. In this episode, Mike tells the true story of a nervous, awkward, brilliant percussionist who barely spoke — yet delivered one sentence that flipped an entire rehearsal, fixed the music, and set the standard for the rest of the season. He later became a powerhouse snare drummer in one of the best DCI lines ever produced, and now works as an engineer — because leadership and clarity aren’t always loud. This episode is a masterclass in: recognizing hidden leadership, teaching humans instead of only teaching beats, building culture inside your drumline, and why young instructors must learn to listen beyond the volume in the room. If you’re a young percussion instructor, tech, or student leader, this one will hit home. And yes — this story is going in the upcoming Field Guide for Young Percussion Instructors, coming soon. ✅ SUBMIT YOUR STORY:If you’ve got a “quiet kid” who changed your world, send it to soundstageedu@gmail.com — it might be featured in a future episode or chapter. drumline, percussion, percussion instructor, marching band, front ensemble, battery, drum corps, DCI, WGI, music education, teaching, student leadership, percussion pedagogy, band staff, winter drumline, marching arts, SoundstageEDU, field guide, music educator, percussion teacher, culture building, ensemble culture #SoundstageEDU#MarchingArts#Drumline#PercussionInstructors#PercussionEducation#QuietLeadership#BandDirectorLife#WinterPercussion#TeachingTheTeaching#MusicEducationMatters#BatteryLife#FrontEnsemble#PercussionPedagogy

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  4. When the Arts Become a Luxury: The Hidden Cost of Cutting Band, Choir, and Theatre

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    When the Arts Become a Luxury: The Hidden Cost of Cutting Band, Choir, and Theatre

    There are districts where band, choir, theatre, and tech crew are thriving — full budgets, new gear, full staffs.And there are districts where kids are sharing dented instruments, broken mics, and hand-me-down uniforms… if the program exists at all. That’s not enrichment.That’s a zip-code lottery. In this emotional episode, we talk about the growing divide in arts education — where the kids who need music and performing arts the most are the first to lose access. We talk about the reality that band saves lives, choir builds belonging, theatre gives identity, and tech crew creates family. This isn’t about luxury.This is about survival, mental health, and community. If you are a band parent, music educator, booster member, theatre parent, or arts advocate — this episode will hit home. ✅ Why cutting arts programs is dangerous✅ The mental-health power of performing arts✅ How inequity hides inside school funding✅ Why advocacy matters more than ever✅ How YOU can help protect these spaces If this episode moves you — please follow, share, and support the show.Advocacy takes an army, and it starts with getting the message out. Follow for more episodes on arts advocacy, school culture, student leadership, band tech, booster strategy, and protecting the performing arts. #ArtsMatter#MusicEducation#SaveTheArts#BandParents#ChoirKids#TheatreKids#ArtsAdvocacy#ArtsAreEssential #MarchingBand#FineArtsEducation#ArtsFunding#ArtsEquity#EducationReform#StudentMentalHealth#BandDirector#SupportTheArts#PerformingArts #KidsNeedTheArts#ArtsSaveLives#LetThemHaveBand#KeepTheMusicAlive#EveryKidDeservesThis

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  5. Rest Stop: Volunteers – Fueling the Fire Without Burning Out

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    Rest Stop: Volunteers – Fueling the Fire Without Burning Out

    You can’t pour from an empty cup.Here’s how to keep your fire alive without losing yourself. Passion is a fire — but even the brightest flame needs oxygen and rest. In this Rest Stop, Mike speaks directly to the volunteers who make fine-arts culture thrive — the parents, boosters, and leaders carrying more than their share. Because rebuilding culture isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing it healthier. 🎧 In this 6-minute morning reset: Discover the difference between burning and burning out Learn one daily practice to keep your spark alive Reframe delegation as leadership, not weakness Hear encouragement for those who give endlessly, quietly, and selflessly The rebuild doesn’t run on exhaustion — it runs on balance.And when you care for yourself, you make space for others to care, too. ☕️ New Rest Stop episodes drop every weekday at 6:30 AM CT.Join tomorrow for Heart: The Strength Beneath the Structure, a reflection on sustaining purpose and protecting the soul of your program. #SoundstageEDU #RestStopPodcast #RaiseTheBarTogether #BoosterStrong #FineArtsLeadership #VolunteerAppreciation #CultureRebuild #SoundstageEDURebuild #BandParents #TheaterParents #LeadershipPodcast

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  6. قبل ٣ أيام

    The Silent Struggle: How to Fix Fundraising Without Embarrassing Your Booster Club

    Most booster clubs are quietly drowning in fundraising stress… but no one wants to admit it publicly. In this short, private-talk episode, we break down why fundraising feels impossible, why parents are exhausted, and why “we can’t afford it” is often just a symptom—not the real problem. You’ll hear:✅ Why boosters struggle with fundraising✅ 4 fundraising formats that actually work✅ How to organize without burnout✅ The fastest way to turn your community into partners, not ATM machines And if your board needs help, but you don’t want to broadcast it in front of 20,000 people, you can reach out privately.No shame, no judgment — just solutions. 📩 Email: soundstageedu@gmail.com📅 Book a discovery call: email me for link!💬 DM me “fundraising help” on Facebook🔒 Want deeper training & templates? Join the SoundstageEDU Insider feed for full masterclasses, blueprints, and event designs. You don’t have to struggle in silence anymore.Let’s fix this together. fundraising booster club help marching band boosters fine arts fundraising theater boosters band parents nonprofit fundraising sponsorships school fundraising ideas parent boosters band director support music education #SoundstageEDU #BandParents #BoosterClub #FundraisingHelp #FineArtsEducation #MarchingBandLife #TheaterParents #SupportTheArts #BoosterStrong #ArtsAdvocacy

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    The Bravest Person in the Room: Why Asking for Help Can Save Your Program

    Today’s episode is not about fundraising, volunteer pipelines, or bylaws. It’s about the moment everything begins to change in a struggling arts program: When someone quietly admits…“We need help.” Not because they are failing.Not because they’re unorganized.Not because they’re weak. But because it takes courage to lead when things are hard. In this episode, Mike talks about the real issues he’s seeing on discovery calls across the country — from small frustrations to heavy emotional situations — and why reaching out isn’t a sign of defeat… it’s a sign of leadership. You’ll learn: ✅ Why silence is usually the real problem✅ Why programs fall apart even when everyone has good intentions✅ Why the bravest people are the ones who ask for help✅ And how a single conversation can bring clarity, hope, and direction If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid that things are getting off-track, this episode might be the permission you need to take the next step. 📅 Book a Discovery Call (Free, No Pressure): 🎧 Follow the show on Spotify and be part of a growing movement to rebuild booster culture with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

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  8. Rest Stop: Governance – Guardrails for Growth

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    Rest Stop: Governance – Guardrails for Growth

    Good governance doesn’t restrict growth — it protects it.Structure builds trust. Trust builds culture. Rules don’t hold you back. They hold you together. In this Rest Stop, Mike reframes governance as a tool for growth — showing how the right systems give leaders and volunteers freedom instead of friction.Because when people know the rules, they can finally stop guessing and start thriving. 🎧 In this 7-minute morning reset: Learn how structure and freedom coexist in healthy programs Discover why clear processes create calm and trust Try one simple daily challenge to eliminate frustration on your team Hear encouragement for the leaders brave enough to bring order to chaos Good governance isn’t about control — it’s about confidence.It’s how fine-arts cultures grow stronger, safer, and more sustainable. ☕️ New Rest Stop episodes drop every weekday at 6:30 AM CT.Tomorrow’s episode, Volunteers: Fueling the Fire Without Burning Out, explores how to keep your people inspired and healthy inside the structure you’ve built. #SoundstageEDU #RestStopPodcast #RaiseTheBarTogether #FineArtsLeadership #BoosterStrong #CultureRebuild #SoundstageEDURebuild #LeadershipPodcast #BandParents #TheaterParents #NonprofitGovernance #ArtsEducation governance and leadership, nonprofit systems, booster club structure, fine arts leadership, arts education management, volunteer governance, school booster process, leadership boundaries, culture rebuild, arts advocacy, music education, soundstageedu, rest stop podcast

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🎭 SoundstageEDU began backstage — among the headsets, cables, and quiet heroes who make the magic happen. Today, it’s a movement for every parent, student, and educator fighting for the heart of fine arts. From burnout to booster culture, we’re rebuilding what support really means. Because what happens behind the curtain matters just as much as what happens under the lights. ✨ Subscribe for bonus training + extended episodes: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/mike-dejohn/subscribe

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