In this episode I share some rehearsal room hacks that have made my life easier.

Jazz From The Start [http://www.jazzfromthestart.com] - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Get the book Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band [https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web], a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book.

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. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing]

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

Guitar Class Extension Materials [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]



Rehearsal Room Hacks (EP 305)

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 facilities or budget or staff or admin?" I had to learn to Stop Comparing. Every situation and every person is unique. You and I have something different to offer than anyone else.

Jazz From The Start [http://www.jazzfromthestart.com] - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Get the book Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band [https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web], a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book.

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. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing]

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

Guitar Class Extension Materials [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]



STOP COMPARING (EP 304)

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 Standards Despite Pushback.

Jazz From The Start [http://www.jazzfromthestart.com] - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Get the book Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band [https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web], a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book.

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. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing]

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

Guitar Class Extension Materials [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]



Instilling High Standars Despite Pushback (EP 303)

Tips For Helping Brass Players Change Partials.

Jazz From The Start [http://www.jazzfromthestart.com] - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Get the book Almost Everything I’ve Learned About Teaching Band [https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web], a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book.  

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. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing] 

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

Guitar Class Extension Materials [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

 

Tips For Helping Brass Players Change Partials (EP 302)

Jazz From The Start [http://www.jazzfromthestart.com] - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Get the book Almost Everything I’ve Learned About Teaching Band [https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web], a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book.  

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. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing] 

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

Guitar Class Extension Materials [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

 

Reflect Every Week - Band Director Boost

Don't Fix Every Mistake - Band Director Boost

Classroom Structure and Management (not Discipline). You can PREVENT 95% of discipline problems before they happen by having the right procedures and structures in place.

Jazz From The Start [http://www.jazzfromthestart.com] - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes

Get the book Almost Everything I’ve Learned About Teaching Band [https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web], a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book.  

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. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing] 

Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] Course

40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8] eBook

FREE Forgive and Live Workshop [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

Guitar Class Extension Materials [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8]

 

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