Episode 263 - 11 Tips To Make The Music Sound Better
Are you stuck on what to work on to improve the music? In this episode, I share 11 tips that you can use to help your group sound better.

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Episode 263 - When Students Misbehave for the Sub
Strategies and tips

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Episode 262 - Stop Comparing
I struggled with self-esteem for many years - and I spent too many years comparing myself to other band directors. As Bob Newhart says, “Just Stop It.”

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Episode 261 - Throw Practice Sheets in the Trash

In my opinion, they’re useless (except in one case). Find out what to do instead.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 255 - Band Teacher: You Are a Hero
I love to share a motivational speech in which I use my 105 year old sax, humor, music, and personal stories to let people know that - although they may be scratched, dented, and abused like my sax, a beautiful symphony of sound can still come pouring out of their lives. I’d love to speak to your group! www.jamesdivine.net

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Episode 254 - Resources for Teaching Black History Month in the Music Classroom
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Wade in the Water
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Bessie Smith
Chuck Berry
Little Richard
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Marvin Gaye
Aretha Franklin

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Episode 253 - 4 Tips for Assessment and Feedback
Formative vs Summative
Individual vs Ensemble
Be Specific
Record

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Episode 252

In this episode, I share some tips on the dos and don'ts of repertoire selection.

Be wary of doing music that’s too difficult!

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Episode 251 - It’s my privilege in this episode to interview one of my former students, Claire Dupre. Claire is a choral specialist who has also taught orchestra and band. She was the piano player in my jazz band and was in marching band. Claire shares tips on: what does a choral warm-up look like - how to teach choir parts - how to determine what (if any) part a student should sing - other resources and tips. Claire is also a composer. Perhaps you would like to commission her for a project or maybe you would like some voice lessons. Find out more about her at www.dupremusicstudio.com. 

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In this episode, I interview Cece Roudabush, Director of Education for New Harmony Line. Hyperscore is their composition program that helps you teach composition, one of our music standards. It’s appropriate for all age levels. It uses an inverted pedagogy, which means the students compose first, then receive coaching on what they have written to improve it. Reach out to her to find out more about this wonderful program. 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 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 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.