Recently I competed in a triathlon. It consisted of a 1/2 mile swim, 17.2 mile bike ride, and 3.1 mile run. I learned several lessons that also apply to teaching music:

Pace Yourself
Take care of yourself
Realize Your Weaknesses and Adapt
Finish Well

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Some resources you may be interested in…

The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School

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

There are things we learn by experience the hard way. You can be ahead of me and others by learning them through my experience.

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Free Smooth Jazz Music

Some resources you may be interested in…

The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School

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

I like to tell my students that it's easy to get an A in band, but it's not an easy A. An easy A means you get it just for showing up. Easy to get an A means you will work for it, but there's no reason you shouldn't be able to earn one.

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.

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Free Smooth Jazz Music

Some resources you may be interested in…

The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School

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

It takes just as much work to take a band from a 1 to a 7 as it does to take a band from a 9 to a 9.2, but the director of the latter will probably get more recognition. That’s just a fact of life. Don’t let that deter you from being persistent and continually working to improve.

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?

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Are you in need of coaching? Set up a free 45 minute session.

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Free Smooth Jazz Music

Some resources you may be interested in…

The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works. 

Check Out “Why Don’t They Teach That in School

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