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The Music Ed Podcast

James Divine

Quick and easy tips for band teachers.

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The First 5 Minutes of Rehearsal

The First 5 Minutes of Rehearsal Middle School Band Comprehensive Warm-Up - pdf, make as many copies as you want forever Jazz From The Start...

08:16Sep 2, 2026

Building a Positive Band Culture

Building a Positive Band Culture Middle School Band Comprehensive Warm-Up - pdf, make as many copies as you want forever Jazz From The Start...

09:05Aug 26, 2026

Your First Year Is Not About Perfection

Your First Year Is Not About Perfection Middle School Band Comprehensive Warm-Up - pdf, make as many copies as you want forever Jazz From Th...

05:35Aug 19, 2026

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...

02:26May 20, 2026

Don'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...

01:14May 13, 2026

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...

0:51May 6, 2026

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...

0:32Apr 22, 2026

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...

0:59Apr 15, 2026

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...

01:13Apr 8, 2026

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...

0:58Apr 1, 2026

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...

02:54Mar 18, 2026

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...

01:36Mar 4, 2026

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...

02:31Feb 25, 2026

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...

04:08Dec 10, 2025

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...

04:41Nov 19, 2025