Only Two Grades In My Class - A+ or Retake
Only Two Grades In My Class - A+ or Retake Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 no...
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20 of 357 episodesDon't Fear Something New To You
Don't Fear Something New To You Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the...
Begin Class With Something Engaging
Begin Class With Something Engaging Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get...
A Broken Fuel Line Reminds Me Of My Priorities
A broken fuel line reminds me of priorities. Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5...
We Use Content To Teach Life
Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Almost Everything I've Lea...
The Power of a Pop-Tart
Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Almost Everything I've Lea...
Teach and Discipline Like a Coach
Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Almost Everything I've Lea...
Dealing With Stupid, Toxic Comments
Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Almost Everything I've Lea...
Your Voice Is Not a Behavior Management System
If you have to raise your voice to gain control of the class, you are in a losing battle. Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curri...
More Trombones? Yes Please.
Do you need more trombones? I have plenty. I'm not sure why, but perhaps it's because I put some emphasis on it. And most of them are pretty...
If Only I Were The Man I Am Today 21 Years Ago
I had a big ego, ergo I left that position trying to prove myself. Why? I don't know. Now I spend my days teaching music and enjoying almost...
Don't Believe The Lie
The "lie" is that a successful program requires 60+ hours a week, working every weekend, and destroying your marriage and health. Don't beli...
Teaching The Blues Scale To Any Group
You can teach the blues scale to any group, including beginners, using these steps. It makes for a fun Friday afternoon lesson plan. Jazz Fr...
YOU Make A Difference, Even When You Don't Think You Do
YOU make a difference, even when you don't realize it. Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as studen...
Instrument Repair Tips From An Expert Repairman
In this episode, I interview expert repairman Brian Stevenson, owner of Rocky Mountain Music Repair. He shares tips to help you perform some...
Rehearsal Room Hacks (EP 305)
In this episode I share some rehearsal room hacks that have made my life easier. Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you...
STOP COMPARING (EP 304)
I spent nearly the first 20 years of my teaching career comparing myself to others. "Why can't I be like them? Why don't I have their facili...
Instilling High Standars Despite Pushback (EP 303)
If you insist on high standards, you WILL receive pushback. Don't let that stop you. In this episode I share tips on Instilling High Standar...
Tips For Helping Brass Players Change Partials (EP 302)
Tips For Helping Brass Players Change Partials. Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know...
Reflect Every Week - Band Director Boost
Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Almost Everything I've Lea...