Getting It Done (Music/Education/Life Lessons): Recent Episodes
Timothy Rausenberger
Music educator and positive motivator for over 20 years. Podcast topics: music, education, RAOK, life lessons, and more!
Maintenance you should do immediately on your electronic devices.
Episode 250 - Phone and Computer Tips/Maintenance You Need To Do Immediately Monday, February 26, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Do you blame other people for any shortcomings or bad luck? This podcast may help you.
Episode 248 - Teachers Who Blame Others Saturday, February 24, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Learn why people perform music. What are the benefits? Are the sacrifices worth it?
Episode 249 - Reasons Why We Perform Music Sunday, February 25, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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These easy gestures will change the lives of others.
Episode 247 - Simple Random Acts Of Kindness Friday, February 23, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Great things come to those who wait. My experience at Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota after a 1-year wait.
Episode 246 - Appreciate Your Surroundings: The One-Year Wait For Crazy Horse Thursday, February 22, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Learn every critical component for creating the best concert program.
Episode 245 - Creating Concert Programs for Music Performances Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Relieve the stress of being a student. These methods work!
Episode 244 - Stress Relievers For Students Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Suggestions to earn respect.
Episode 243 - You Will Respect Me Monday, February 19, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Are oboes and bassoons integral to the overall sound of bands below the high school level?
Episode 241 - The Reality Of Oboes And Bassoons Below The High School Level Saturday, February 17, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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A complete checklist of items necessary for a successful school field trip experience.
Episode 242 - Field Trip Preparation
Sunday, February 18, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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An innovative lesson plan/activity designed to inspire and motivate students when doing research.
Episode 240 - Lesson Plan for All Subject Areas: Test Your Knowledge Friday, February 16, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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If you want to be a professional musician or music educator, start with the three (3) things in this episode - RIGHT AWAY.
Episode 239 - Three (3) Things Future Music Majors Need To Do Immediately Thursday, February 15, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Suggestions for all community band directors and members. Reflections on what I did well as a former director, what could've been somewhat better, and the mistakes I made.
Episode 238 - Community Band Reflections and Considerations Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Learn about full-time, part-time, substitute, stipended, and leave replacement teaching positions. This podcast covers all of the questions you might have during the hiring process and initial years of teaching. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all college education majors, recent graduates, and new teachers.
Episode 237 - Teaching Positions: Everything You've Always Wanted To Know Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Improve the behavior of students for substitute teachers in the classroom.
Episode 236 - Bad Behavior For The Substitute Teacher Monday, February 12, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Important suggestions for young clarinet players.
Episode 235 - Five (5) Clarinet Teaching Tips Sunday, February 11, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Need better vowel placement for singing? Eliminate the consonants.
Episode 234 - Improve Your Singing by Removing the Consonants Saturday, February 10, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Are musicians able to multitask at the highest levels? This episode may change your perspective as a music educator or director.
Episode 233 - Multitasking For Musicians Friday, February 9, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Can you safely multitask while driving? Is it even possible?
Episode 232 - Multitasking While Driving Thursday, February 8, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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What effect does multitasking have on stress, focus, and IQ?
Episode 231 - Multitasking For Stress, Focus, and IQ Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Planning that big wedding? Considerations for the ceremony and the reception.
Episode 230 - Weddings and Receptions Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Sample lessons and recommended music connected to academic subjects. Great STEM/STEAM material.
Episode 229 - General Music Lessons and Musical Recordings to Apply to the Academic Subjects Monday, February 5, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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As technology evolves, a lot of other factors in children are eroding.
Episode 228 - Technology is Dumbing Down Our Children Sunday, February 4, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Never EVER use the F-word (FUN). It can absolutely kill any sales pitch.
Episode 227 - The Worst Word to Use for Recruitment in Music, Sports, and Activities Saturday, February 3, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Observe a terrible teacher and learn from the experience.
Episode 226 - The Best Teachers are the Worst Teachers Friday, February 2, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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How important is your professional image? Is it important in relation to others?
Ep 225 - Your Image: The Professional Thursday, February 1, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Why is everyone in such a rush? Motorists are more stressed, aggressive, and unsafe in 2018. Are you one of them?
Episode 224 - The Great Rush to Nowhere Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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A detailed, hands-on approach to the thought process for educators as they are teaching. Episodes to follow about other teaching environments and situations.
Episode 223 - TEACHING THOUGHT PROCESS: The Private Music Lesson Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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If more people THINK, we will become even GREATER than we already are.
Episode 222 - Make America Think Again Monday, January 29, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Protecting your musical instruments. What cases and options should you consider?
Episode 221 - Instrument Cases Sunday, January 28, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Do you teach every day as if the lives of your students depended on it? Are you looking for ways to revamp your teaching style?
Episode 220 - Teaching with a Purpose Saturday, January 27, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Improve your singing, speaking, and overall diction by arming yourself with important speech knowledge and these tongue twisters.
Episode 219 - Tongue Twisters: Improved Diction for Singers and Speakers Friday, January 26, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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What happens to people when they stop learning?
Episode 218 - When Learning Ends Thursday, January 25, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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The DOs and DON'Ts of sending e-mails and correspondence in a school setting.
Episode 217 - E-mails from Educators Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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A look into the life of Glenn Gould and a surreal personal experience with his music-making.
Episode 216 - Glenn Gould and the Outer Body Experience Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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A look into the pros and cons of nightclubs and bars.
Episode 215 - Nightclubs and Bars Monday, January 22, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Conducting exercises to develop independence, baton technique, and listening within the choral or instrumental ensemble.
Episode 214 - Three (3) Conducting Exercises Sunday, January 21, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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George Carlin and Mister (Fred) Rogers changed the world. Discover the similarities, differences, and quotes from both on twelve (12) important topics.
Episode 213 - George Carlin and Mister Rogers: Perfect Together Saturday, January 20, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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How to Write and Request References and Letters of Recommendation.
Episode 212 - Recommendation and Reference Letters (A Guide for Teachers, Students, And Families) Friday, January 19, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Teachers: How Much Do You Know About Your Students?
Episode 211 - Research Your Students Thursday, January 18, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Which students are the best to teach? Are there advantages for teaching in one school, city, environment, or area over another?
Episode 210 - Urban, Suburban, and Rural Students - Whats the Difference? 011718 Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Money is more than just the root of all evil. Money can destroy lives.
Episode 209 - Money Kills Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Where do the right pinkie finger and all of the other fingers belong when playing or holding a trumpet?
Episode 208 - The Right Pinkie Finger and the Trumpet Monday, January 15, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Good Things for the Voice (Vocal Survival): A list of items compiled over the past 25 years.
Episode 207 - Vocal Survival - PART 4 - Good Things for the Voice Sunday, January 14, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Warning Signs (Vocal Survival): A list of items compiled over the past 25 years.
Episode 206 - Vocal Survival - PART 3 - Warning Signs Saturday, January 13, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Items to Avoid Consuming (Vocal Survival): A list of items compiled over the past 25 years.
Episode 205 - Vocal Survival - PART 2: Items to Avoid Consuming Friday, January 12, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Things to Avoid (Vocal Survival): A list of items compiled over the past 25 years.
Episode 204 - Vocal Survival - PART 1 - Things to Avoid Thursday, January 11, 2018 Host: Timothy Rausenberger
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Make everyone happier by providing phone charging stations.
Episode 203 - Phone Charging Stations in the Classroom, the Workplace, Everywhere! Wednesday, January 10, 2018
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Numerous driving decisions to ponder changing in your life.
Episode 202 - Better Driving Decisions Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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Quick instrument spotchecks and suggestions for beginning band and string instructors.
Episode 201 - Quick Instrument Check For Beginners Monday, January 8, 2018
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Suggestions for millennials in education and the workplace as a whole. Thank you for your support as we just hit Episode 200!
Episode 200 - The Millennials Sunday, January 7, 2018
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Igor Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat (A Soldier's Tale) transformed my life forever. 492 time signature changes later, join me as I share the full experience. Hopefully it will also inspire you to "attempt the impossible."
Episode 199 - Attempt The Impossible: A Conducting Experience of a Lifetime 010618 Saturday, January 6, 2018
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Should conductors use batons? Let's discuss!
Episode 198 - Conducting: Baton or No Baton? Friday, January 5, 2018
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How critical thinking is essential to the progress of humankind. Part 3 of a 3-part series.
Episode 197 - Creativity, Independence, and CRITICAL THINKING in Education: Part 3 Thursday, January 4, 2018
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Developing independence in children. Part 2 of a 3-part series.
Episode 196 - Creativity, INDEPENDENCE, and Critical Thinking in Education: PART 2 Wednesday, January 3, 2018
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Creative music lesson with STEAM components. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
Episode 195 - CREATIVITY, Independence, and Critical Thinking in Education: PART 1 Tuesday, January 2, 2018
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Self-improvement questions for 2018.
Episode 194 - Questions For The New Year Monday, January 1, 2018
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Be serious about your craft without letting others know.
Episode 193 - Taking Yourself Seriously and Not Seriously Sunday, December 31, 2017
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Special-needs student considerations and the difference between IEP and 504 plans.
Episode 192 - IEP And 504 Plans For Students, Teachers, And Families Saturday, December 30, 2017
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9 reasons to be part of a music program. Great recruitment ideas.
Episode 191 - Why Study Music? Friday, December 29, 2017
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Thoughts on mouthpiece selection for wind instruments.
Episode 190 - Mouthpiece Madness Thursday, December 28, 2017
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Good, bad, and ugly approaches for tuning ensembles.
Episode 189 - Tuning a Large Musical Ensemble Wednesday, December 27, 2017
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Episode 188 - The Recorder (The Instrument) in the Elementary General Music Classroom Tuesday, December 26, 2017
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Episode 187 - Religious, Political, and Controversial Views In The Classroom Monday, December 25, 2017
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Episode 186 - Avoid The News (Media) Sunday, December 24, 2017
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Episode 185 - You Have A Voice But No One Is Listening Saturday, December 23, 2017
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Episode 184 - I Need Your Podcast Suggestions Friday, December 22, 2017
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Episode 183 - Inspect the Instruments of Your Students Thursday, December 21, 2017
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Episode 182 - Practice Records For Beginning Band And String Students Wednesday, December 20, 2017
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Episode 181 - Discipline In The Elementary Music Classroom Tuesday, December 19, 2017
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Episode 180 - What Has Happened To American Music? Monday, December 18, 2017
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Episode 179 - Time Management and Reckless Driving Sunday, December 17, 2017
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Episode 178 - What Is Great Music? Saturday, December 16, 2017
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Episode 177 - Sight Reading at Music Auditions Friday, December 15, 2017
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Episode 176 - Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety Thursday, December 14, 2017
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Episode 175 - Document Everything In Your Life Wednesday, December 13, 2017
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Episode 174 - You Won't Be Liked By Everyone Tuesday, December 12, 2017
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Episode 173 - Music Education for All the Wrong Reasons Monday, December 11, 2017
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Episode 172 - Selfish Family Intentions Toward Teachers Sunday, December 10, 2017
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Episode 171 - Essential Items for Cross-Country or Long Road Trips Saturday, December 9, 2017
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Episode 170 - Music: Business, Job, or Hobby? Friday, December 8, 2017
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Episode 169 - Teachers Advising Future Music Majors Thursday, December 7, 2017
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Episode 168 - Stress Management Techniques for Teachers Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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Episode 167 - How Do Students Learn? Tuesday, December 5, 2017
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Episode 166 - Handling Tragedy in the School Community Monday, December 4, 2017
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Episode 165 - The Ideal Elementary Music Curriculum Sunday, December 3, 2017
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Episode 164 - Coping With Stress From Today's World Saturday, December 2, 2017
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Episode 163 - One Daily Interaction With Every Student Friday, December 1, 2017
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Episode 162 - Research Your Musical Instrument Brands Thursday, November 30, 2017
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Episode 161 - Kyle Dubiel - Q&A Interview Wednesday, November 29, 2017
This is the first of what I hope will be many guests to join the podcast. Today's guest is Kyle Dubiel. Kyle is my first guest since our inception to join the podcast. He is studying Film & TV Production at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. A longtime student of mine, Kyle takes some time from his busy schedule to share his wealth of knowledge and positive perspective on all things relating to the film industry and life in general. Additional information can be found at www.kyledubiel.com or on his YouTube channel "Kyle Dubiel."
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Episode 160 - The First Valve Oil Lesson For All Brass Instruments Tuesday, November 28, 2017
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Episode 159 - Beginning Band Music Killers: Quarter Notes And Whole Notes Monday, November 27, 2017
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Episode 158 - Ways To Stop Profanity In Students Sunday, November 26, 2017
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Episode 157 - Standardized Testing Is Worthless Saturday, November 25, 2017
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Episode 156 - Learning The Chromatic Scale and Mastering Difficult Musical Passages Friday, November 24, 2017
Learn a tried-and-true approach to the chromatic scale on any musical instrument. Discover the importance of muscle memory. An excerpt from the third movement of Gustav Holst: First Suite in E Flat will be used to demonstrate the mastery of a musical passage.
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Episode 155 - Teaching Students To Care Thursday, November 23, 2017
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Episode 154 - A New Year's Resolution: It All Starts With You Wednesday, November 22, 2017
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Episode 153 - Internet Streaming And Net Neutrality: Why Today's Audio and Video Are About to Become a Nightmare Tuesday, November 21, 2017
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Episode 152 - Private Music Instruction: Teacher Expectations Monday, November 20, 2017
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Episode 151 - Private Music Instruction: Student Expectations Sunday, November 19, 2017
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Episode 150 - Private Music Instruction: Family Expectations Saturday, November 18, 2017
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Episode 149 - The Holidays for the Elderly, Homeless, and Needy Friday, November 17, 2017
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Episode 148 - Selfishness And Patriotism In The 21st Century Thursday, November 16, 2017
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Episode 147 - HIB and Anti-Bullying Wednesday, November 15, 2017
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Episode 146 - Recognizing Bullies And Bullying In The Schools Tuesday, November 14, 2017
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Episode 145 - Building A Marching Band And The Issues That Arise Monday, November 13, 2017
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Episode 144 - The Best And Worst Gifts Sunday, November 12, 2017
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Episode 143 - Wasted Time On Extra Help Saturday, November 11, 2017
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Episode 142 - An Inexpensive, Effective Way To Teach Music Reading (Part 2) Friday, November 10, 2017
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Episode 141 - An Inexpensive, Effective Way To Teach Music Reading (Part 1) Thursday, November 9, 2017
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Episode 140 - Yelling Is Ineffective and a Problem Wednesday, November 8, 2017
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Episode 139 - Introducing Others To New Genres Of Music 110717 Tuesday, November 7, 2017
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Episode 138 - Everything Wrong With Math Instruction In The 21st Century 110617 Monday, November 6, 2017
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Episode 137 - How Should Teachers Handle Additional Tasks from Administrators? Sunday, November 5, 2017
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Episode 136 - The Professional Elementary School Band Saturday, November 4, 2017
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Episode 135 - Preparing For Any Job Interview Friday, November 3, 2017
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Episode 134 - Critical Tips For Beginning Percussion Students Thursday, November 2, 2017
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Episode 133 - Critical Tips For Beginning Band Students (woodwinds and brass) Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Episode 132 - Transform Yourself Tuesday, October 31, 2017
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Episode 131 - The Classroom Greeting 103017 Monday, October 30, 2017
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Episode 130 - Perception And Reality Of Teachers And Pro Athletes Sunday, October 29, 2017
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Episode 129 - Showing Your Musical Abilities To Your Students Saturday, October 28, 2017
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Enforce discipline using your left brain.
Episode 128 - Left Brain Discipline (with A Sprinkling Of The Right Side) 102717 Friday, October 27, 2017
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What is your initial reaction to anything that happens around you?
Episode 127 - How Do You React? (life lessons, families, parents, students) Thursday, October 26, 2017
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Episode 126 - Conducting Without The Musical Score (music education) Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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Episode 124 - Classroom Management and Discipline Techniques (for teachers/parents/families) Monday, October 23, 2017
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Episode 125 - Pop Tarts, Granola Bars, and Cereal Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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Episode 123 - Selfish Instructors: A Guide for Parents, Families, and Students Sunday, October 22, 2017
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How tough is it to be a parent?
Episode 122 - The 168 Hours a Week Job - Being a Parent Saturday, October 21, 2017
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A convincing case for the arts.
Episode 121 - Why The Arts Are More Important Than Anything Else Friday, October 20, 2017
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Learn about the importance of marches.
Episode 120 - What Has Happened to the March? Thursday, October 19, 2017
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Why the Week of Respect should be 52 weeks a year.
Episode 119 - Week of Respect and Random Acts of Kindness Wednesday, October 18, 2017
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Episode 118 - Improving Workshops, Clinics, and Presentations Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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Find ways to escape your comfort zone.
Episode 117 - Out of Your Element Monday, October 16, 2017
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Should you do work early or late in the day?
Episode 116 - Working from Home - Early or Late? Sunday, October 15, 2017
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Beginning percussionists need firm rules and procedures to be successful.
Episode 115 - Basic Rules for Beginning Drummers Saturday, October 14, 2017
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How much praise is too much praise?
Episode 114 - Too Much Praise for Young Musicians Friday, October 13, 2017
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Plan your entire marching band season from start to finish.
Episode 113 - The Keys To An Effective Marching Band Season - Part 3 Thursday, October 12, 2017
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Plan your entire marching band season from start to finish.
Episode 112 - The Keys To An Effective Marching Band Season - Part 2 Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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Plan your entire marching band season from start to finish.
Episode 111 - The Keys to an Effective Marching Band Season - Part 1 Tuesday, October 10, 2017
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Get the best leadership in place for your marching band.
Episode 110 - Effective Marching Band Leadership Monday, October 9, 2017
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Methods to spend your money more wisely.
Episode 109 - Stop Wasting Your Money Sunday, October 8, 2017
This podcast episode affects more than just students, teachers, and musicians. It affects EVERYONE.
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How can implement differentiation into your music instruction?
Episode 107 - Differentiation Techniques Using Music 100617 Friday, October 6, 2017
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Step up and contribute to society. Find out how in this episode.
Episode 106 - We Aren't Doing Enough Thursday, October 5, 2017
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Episode 108 - Choose Your Battles Wisely Saturday, October 7, 2017
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Episode 105 - What Teachers Don't Learn in College Wednesday, October 4, 2017
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Episode 104 - What Has Been Lost for the Holidays Tuesday, October 3, 2017
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Episode 103 - Silence Is Golden In The Classroom Monday, October 2, 2017
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Episode 102 - Composers Of 20th And 21st Century Music Sunday, October 1, 2017
This might not be the music you were expecting. Listen and find out!
Pictured: A musical composition by 20th century composer George Crumb.
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Don't be so quick to judge someone else's mastery of the English language.
Episode 101 - How Is Your English? Saturday, September 30, 2017
English is one of the most difficult languages in the world. So why do so many Americans get angry at people who "cannot speak our language"? Can they speak it themselves?
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How does a music career stack up against other ones?
Episode 100 - The Music Career Versus Others Friday, September 29, 2017
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Do you often say things you wish you could take back?
Episode 97 - Your Mouth Gets You in Trouble Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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What are your beliefs? Do you have good intentions?
Episode 99 - What Should You Believe In? Thursday, September 28, 2017
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Some of the finest conductors of all time.
Episode 98 - Great Conductors of Classical Music Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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Is rhythm or tone quality more important for students?
Episode 96 - Rhythm or Tone Quality for Young Musicians Monday, September 25, 2017
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Are students getting too much or too little homework?
Episode 95 - Too Much Homework Sunday, September 24, 2017
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How can you encourage students to practice music?
Episode 94 - What To Do With Music Students Who Don't Practice Saturday, September 23, 2017
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Some basic beginning band tips.
Episode 93 - Tips For Teaching Young Band Students Friday, September 22, 2017
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Is the stigma true that America has a lot of lazy workers?
Episode 92 - The Lazy American Worker Thursday, September 21, 2017
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The advantages of marching band. Great recruitment materials!
Episode 91 - What Makes Marching Band Great Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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Learn about the 6 elements of music.
Episode 90 - The 5 Elements Of Music And The Sixth One Tuesday, September 19, 2017
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Leonard Bernstein and his remarkable impact on education.
Episode 89 - Leonard Bernstein And Music Education Monday, September 18, 2017
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Ever had a mean teacher? Do you remember the ones who changed your life?
Episode 88 - Don't Be That Teacher Sunday, September 17, 2017
The title speaks for itself.
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You only have two choices for your career. Find out what they are.
Episode 87 - Your Only Two Career Options Saturday, September 16, 2017
You are trying to select a career. How many options do you have? There are only two.
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Ways to organize all components of an arts festival.
Episode 86 - Organizing An Arts Festival Friday, September 15, 2017
What you need to know about organizing an arts festival.
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What should teachers expect from students?
Episode 85 - The Expectations Of Students Thursday, September 14, 2017
What should students expect from their teachers? And vice versa?
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What is the status of all music in 2017?
Episode 84 - The Problem With Music Of Today Wednesday, September 13, 2017
No one seems to talk about it, but there is a major problem with music of today.
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Are these 3 types of music related?
Episode 83 - Rap, Hip-Hop, and Folk Music Tuesday, September 12, 2017
How does folk music fit in with these other two types of music? You might be surprised.
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Have you ever expressed your gratitude to others?
Episode 82 - Be Grateful Monday, September 11, 2017
On this emotional day in American history, be grateful.
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Teaching manners to everyone.
Episode 81 - No Thank You Please Sunday, September 10, 2017
An episode about the three words not being used enough in today's world.
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Why does Utah stand out for its visual beauty?
Episode 80 - Utah And The American Experience Saturday, September 9, 2017
Few things are more exciting than an American cross country road trip.
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What can you do to make yourself happier?
Episode 79 - Make Yourself Happy Every Day Friday, September 8, 2017
Do you wake up happy and go to sleep happy? Every day? If not, check out this simple yet effective episode.
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Teachers must realize that students often view music differently than they do.
Episode 78 - Your Student Musicians Are Not Like You Thursday, September 7, 2017
I have always set a high but reasonable bar of expectations for my student musicians. Are you doing the same?
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Avoid habits that infuriate other musicians.
Episode 77 - Being a Musical Jerk Wednesday, September 6, 2017
More than ever, people have no tolerance for musicians of any genre who are jerks. Here is some advice if you are heading in that direction or know someone else in the same situation.
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Important advice for every teacher.
Episode 76 - Advice For All Teachers Tuesday, September 5, 2017
The topic title speaks for itself.
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Never believe that only specific regions or schools have awesome kids. Every kid is awesome.
Episode 75 - All Kids Are Awesome Monday, September 4, 2017
An all-too-common thing I hear from teachers is "how awesome" their particular kids are. I disagree. Check out my rationale.
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Our society is trying to do too much at once.
Episode 74 - You Are TOO BUSY Sunday, September 3, 2017
What is causing everyone to be too busy to do the most basic things?
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Why does Facebook friendship say a lot about a person?
Episode 73 - Friendship On Facebook Saturday, September 2, 2017
Facebook friendship has changed the world in so many ways. Positive or negative? You decide.
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What to do in the initial month of instrument lessons.
Episode 72 - The First 4 Lessons On A Musical Instrument Friday, September 1, 2017
These are the goals that all music teachers should strive for in the first month of lessons on any instrument for beginners.
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The positives and negatives of the smartphone.
Episode 71 - The Smartphone: Resource And Weapon Thursday, August 31, 2017
Singing or playing a musical instrument is one of the most difficult things to do well. There is no greater way to improve multitasking.
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Multitasking is tougher to do in music than any other medium. It is the ultimate.
Episode 70 - Multitasking Through Music Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Singing or playing a musical instrument is one of the most difficult things to do well. There is no greater way to improve multitasking.
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Ways to stop being selfish.
Episode 69 - Erasing Selfishness Through Random Acts of Kindness Tuesday, August 29, 2017
When was the last time you did something good for someone without any expectations for yourself? It could have a positive effect on you.
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Suggestions to improve audition committees in the arts.
Episode 68 - The Terrible Audition Committee Monday, August 28, 2017
It is rare that any audition process will ever be perfect and run without any issues, but this problem is exacerbated with poor decision-making by an audition committee. Discover the flaws both visible and behind the scenes, and take action.
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What looks best on a resume? Music? Sports?
Episode 67 - Music vs. Sports: The Resume Sunday, August 27, 2017
In the first episode about "Music vs. Sports", which is more important for the resume of a high school student? Both? Neither? What should be considered? This is an important episode for parents,, guidance counselors, teachers, and anyone else responsible for providing advice to students about decisions beyond high school. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all high school students.
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Learn how to embrace being different.
Episode 66 - Being Different Saturday, August 26, 2017
Being different is exactly what you need to do to separate yourself from others. Or is it?
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Is a career in music worth it? Will you be happy and able to support yourself?
Episode 65 - Music As A Career Friday, August 25, 2017
Advice for anyone who wants to enter any field of music as a career.
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What are the best music festival experiences?
Episode 64 - Selecting a Music Festival Thursday, August 24, 2017
A music festival can be a wonderful experience for your students. It can also be a catastrophic nightmare. Selection is key.
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Implement movie soundtracks into your classroom lessons.
Episode 63 - Soundtrack Music Lesson Wednesday, August 23, 2017
I came up with the concept of this music lesson several years ago. It spurs great listening and creativity with students.
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Why is classical music amazing in so many ways?
Episode 62 - Awesome Classical Music Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Here are some GREAT classical masterworks to consider adding to your listening list. Some are well-known, while others are not. These are straight off a random iTunes playlist of my own, with brief commentary and insight on each one.
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Improve your communication techniques.
Episode 61 - Communication Monday, August 21, 2017
What are your communication skills like? Are you getting your message through to others? Are you truly listening to them?
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Find ways to help others release their feelings.
Episode 60 - Talk To Me Sunday, August 20, 2017
Too many teachers and parents simply don't listen to their kids and allow them to express their feelings. Find out ways to improve this.
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How does a positive mindset far outweigh a negative one?
Episode 59 - The Power Of Positivity Saturday, August 19, 2017
Stressed? Angry? Change your mindset and find ways to be more positive.
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A personal message that all students will enjoy.
Episode 58 - A Special Message For My Students Friday, August 18, 2017
This is dedicated to all of my students past and present. CHANGE THE WORLD.
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How can you practice music without making a sound?
Episode 57 - Silent Practicing Thursday, August 17, 2017
Can students practice their instruments in the classroom without making any sounds? What about outside of school? here are approaches which work.
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Improve your teaching techniques with this episode.
Episode 56 - Teaching Or Talking? Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Teachers: Are you teaching your students or talking to them? A closer look at what might be happening in the classroom.
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The DO's and DON'Ts of programming music in concerts.
Episode 55 - Concert Programming Issues Tuesday, August 15, 2017
The questionable thought process of some directors when it comes to concert programming.
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Avoid having an unprepared musical ensemble with these tips.
Episode 54 - The Unprepared Musical Ensemble PART 1 Monday, August 14, 2017
Consider the viewpoints of your musicians and audience members when your ensemble is unprepared.
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How much do you know in your specific teaching domain?
Episode 53 - The Music Teacher Knows Everything Sunday, August 13, 2017
The title says it all, right?
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Does everyone love music? Discover ways to instill that love in people everywhere.
Episode 52 - We Love Music Saturday, August 12, 2017
Do you love music? More than the average person? This comment is often heard by musicians and music teachers, but their take might be a bit different than what you might expect.
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Why all single parents should be celebrated constantly.
Episode 51 - RAOK / Single Parents (Random Acts of Kindness) Friday, August 11, 2017
What simple gestures can you do to make the day of a single parent so much better?
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Why does society not have more respect for teachers?
Episode 50 - No Respect For Teachers Thursday, August 10, 2017
One of the toughest jobs in the world is being a teacher. Or is it? Is it tougher than a construction worker or a landscaper? How about a pilot? Being a parent? Do teachers deserve more or less respect? Do you know what teachers do? Do teachers realize what others do? A very detailed episode which covers a wide range of thoughts on this issue. An absolute "MUST LISTEN" for all walks of life, especially educators.
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All about decision-making.
Episode 49 - Why Do You Do What You Do? Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Do what? What is it that you do? More importantly, why do you do it? This is an introspective episode which may have you reconsidering elements of your life and your career.
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What is a huge issue in schools across America?
Episode 48 - A Big Problem In Public Schools Today Tuesday, August 8, 2017
What would you identify as being the biggest problem in public schools today? This episode focuses on one of them.
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Contact me directly for detailed recruitment information and forms. This session has been presented at numerous music education conferences across the United States and is actively used in many school districts.
Episode 47 - Recruitment And Retention In The Band Program Monday, August 7, 2017
Tons of information to consider from this workshop for all elementary band directors. A complete outline is available in PDF form, as well as other documents which could prove helpful. Please feel free to reach out using one of the links below.
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Vital tips for teaching young singers properly.
Episode 46 - Vocal Pedagogy For Young Singers (Developing Good Tone Quality) Sunday, August 6, 2017
This is a workshop I have presented several times over the years in various settings. It addresses tone, timbre, and texture. There are various vocal exercises included, which are geared especially for singers in elementary school. If you would like a written outline (PDF file) of this material, feel free to contact me through either of the links below.
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Want new ways to improve your teaching? Try these ideas.
Episode 45 - 9 Ways To Improve Your Teaching Saturday, August 5, 2017
With the new school year quickly approaching, here are some things for teachers to consider in the classroom.
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Do you feel like you are 24, 34, 44, or 74?
Episode 44 - Age Is A State Of Mind Friday, August 4, 2017
How old do you feel? Tips on staying young.
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Thoughts to ponder on the sad state of the family dinner.
Episode 43 - The Deterioration Of The Family Dinner: Part 2 Thursday, August 3, 2017
Smartphone + dinner = too common in 2017. Surreal yet true story in this episode.
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Thoughts to ponder on the sad state of the family dinner.
Episode 42 - The Deterioration Of The Family Dinner: Part 1 Wednesday, August 2, 2017
What is your dinner table like?
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Stress is a killer. Find ways to eliminate unnecessary things from your life.
Episode 41 - Eliminating Stress: What Really Matters? Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Are you STRESSED? What really matters in your life? Here are many thoughts and suggestions on these crucial topics.
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Technology tips which need to be done immediately.
Episode 40 - 9 Basic Technology Tips Monday, July 31, 2017
Have you backed up your texts? Converted your videos? Nine things you need to do with your computer and music technology immediately.
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Have you ever struggled with memorizing something? This method works....EVERY TIME.
Episode 39 - Memorization Techniques Sunday, July 30, 2017
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Why was Wednesday, December 4, 1991 an important day? It's related to this episode!
Episode 38 - 9 Things That Should Always Be In Your Car Saturday, July 29, 2017
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One of the best impromptu lesson plans you can ever teach to your students - and it's a lot of fun!
Episode 37 - Ask Me Anything Friday, July 28, 2017
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With 10 years of experience in the retail industry as well as old fashioned trial-and-error, here are nine ways you can improve your customer service interactions.
Episode 36 - 9 Ways To Get Better Customer Service Thursday, July 27, 2017
Customer service can be so frustrating at times!
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The state of physical activity by our youth in certain areas of the country.
Episode 35 - Physical Activity By Students In The 21st Century Wednesday, July 26, 2017
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The question is.... how and why? Find out!
Episode 34 - The $4,000 Private Music Lesson Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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The state of music composition in 2017, and my advice to young composers.
Episode 33 - Aspiring Composers Monday, July 24, 2017
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What do you know about your students and children?
Episode 32 - What Do You Know? Sunday, July 23, 2017
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A look into one of the finest styles of classical music instrumentation.
Episode 31 - The String Quartet Saturday, July 22, 2017
Pictured is the Guarneri String Quartet.
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Playdates, packed schedules, and 3 sports teams at once. Why are our children in autopilot mode?
Episode 30 - Today's Student in Autopilot Mode Friday, July 21, 2017
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When and how should YouTube be used in classroom?
Episode 29 - YouTube in the Classroom Thursday, July 20, 2017
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Do you use technology in your classroom often? I share two recent teaching experiences which may have you rethinking your technological approaches.
Episode 28 - Pitfalls of Modern Technology Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Very candid thoughts on gossip and bullying.
Episode 27 - Gossip and Bullying Tuesday, July 18, 2017
One of my most powerful podcasts to date.
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Ways to increase safety and reduce stress.
Episode 26 - Proactive and Preventive Monday, July 17, 2017
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Beethoven. Wonder Woman. Tolstoy. Aquaman. Sousa. Green Lantern. What matters most as a music teacher?
Episode 25 - Great Literature vs. Comic Books Sunday, July 16, 2017
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Creativity is king. You don't have to be the smartest or most talented person to be an effective educator.
Episode 24 - Creativity in the Classroom Saturday, July 15, 2017
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What music does the AGT audience actually enjoy?
Episode 23 - America's Got Talent Friday, July 14, 2017
What style of music does the AGT audience (both worldwide and in the hall) seem to like the most? The answer may surprise you.
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Tackling monotony....both in music and life. Do you have daily routines in or out of music that never change?
Episode 22 - Monotony in Music Thursday, July 13, 2017
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How well do you or your students prepare for auditions?
Episode 21 - Audition Preparation - Part 1 Wednesday, July 12, 2017
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Athletes get second opinions about their serious injuries. Are you getting second opinions for your music?
Episode 20 - Getting a Second Opinion Tuesday, July 11, 2017
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What is the mindset of a parent when a phone call comes from the school?
Episode 19 - The Phone Call from the Teacher Monday, July 10, 2017
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What matters the most after the audition?
Episode 18 - The Audition Process - Part 4 (Post-Audition) Sunday, July 9, 2017
This is the four of four episodes for "The Audition Process."
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You are about to start the audition. Now what?
Episode 17 - The Audition Process - Part 3 (The Audition) Saturday, July 8, 2017
This is the third of four episodes for "The Audition Process."
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What should you do on the day of your audition?
Episode 16 - The Audition Process - Part 2 (Audition Day) Friday, July 7, 2017
This is the second of four episodes for "The Audition Process."
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These are items to consider on the day or days prior to your audition or interview.
Episode 15 - The Audition Process - Part 1 (Day Before the Audition) Thursday, July 6, 2017
This is the first of four episodes for "The Audition Process."
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Are you friends with your students? Are you friendly with them? Both? Neither? Check out my take on this issue.
Episode 14 - STUDENTS - Friends Or Friendly? Wednesday, July 5, 2017
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What can you do with your FREE mind? How BRAVE are you?
Episode 13 - Maximize Your Education Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Happy Independence Day! (Land of Free, Home of the Brave)
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The importance of knowing your ensemble and making the best selections for them.
Episode 12 - The Dangers of Beginning Band Music Monday, July 3, 2017
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Do your students have fear in your educational setting? What can be done to prevent this?
Episode 11 - Fear in the Classroom Friday, June 30, 2017
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Criteria for selecting a private arts instructor.
Episode 10 - Private Instruction in the Arts Thursday, June 29, 2017
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Find out how well you know your instruments!
Episode 9 - Do You Know Your Instruments? Wednesday, June 28, 2017
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What separates the bad teachers from the good teachers from the GREAT teachers? Even if you're not a musician, these concepts will work in any content area.
Episode 8 - Musical Mistakes Wednesday, June 28, 2017
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How important is a person's name? You might be surprised after hearing this podcast.
Episode 7 - What's in a Name? Tuesday, June 27, 2017
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A RAOK that has been one of my favorites in recent years. It costs nothing, and it definitely makes our world a better place.
Episode 6 - Random Acts of Kindness (No. 1) Tuesday, June 27, 2017
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A lesson plan designed to introduce musical genres to people of any age group or ability level. It also illustrates the importance of never underestimating your students.
Episode 5 - Identifying Musical Genres Tuesday, June 27, 2017
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Respecting yourself comes down to one essential question, which you will find in this episode. This is the third of three episodes for the "3 R's" - Respect for others, the environment, and yourself.
Episode 4 - Respecting Yourself Monday, June 26, 2017
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This "R" can also be respect for the classroom, school, or home. I prefer to use the word "environment" for all of the reasons in this episode. This is the second of three episodes for the "3 R's" - Respect for others, the environment, and yourself.
Episode 3 - Respect for the Environment Monday, June 26, 2017
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A look at the first twelve years of childhood. Apply these principles if you are willing to make changes within yourself. This is the first of three episodes for the "3 R's" - Respect for others, the environment, and yourself.
Episode 2 - Respect for Others Monday, June 26, 2017
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DEBUT PODCAST EPISODE. This is an introduction about me and my goals for the podcast. Enjoy! :)
Episode 1 - Introduction (debut podcast episode) Sunday, June 25, 2017
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