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 decent. It started with one student in 2023 when I started a band program from scratch. Today I have 14 across two bands with band enrollment of about 52.

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]

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More Trombones? Yes Please.

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 every minute because I have nothing to prove to anyone.

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

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

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If Only I Were The Man I Am Today 21 Years Ago

The "lie" is that a successful program requires 60+ hours a week, working every weekend, and destroying your marriage and health. Don't believe it! I'm in my 8th year of working about 40 hours a week, with an occasional week that goes to 45 or so.

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

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Don't Believe The Lie

You can teach the blues scale to any group, including beginners, using these steps. It makes for a fun Friday afternoon lesson plan.

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

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

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Teaching The Blues Scale To Any Group

YOU make a difference, even when you don't realize it.

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

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

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YOU Make A Difference, Even When You Don't Think You Do

In this episode, I interview expert repairman Brian Stevenson, owner of Rocky Mountain Music Repair.

He shares tips to help you perform some minor repairs on your own. He also shares when it's time to call in the experts, what you can do to help prevent many costly repairs, and how to properly give your brass instrument a "bath."

Check out his store at https://www.rockymountainmusicrepair.com/.

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

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Instrument Repair Tips From An Expert Repairman

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

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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

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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]

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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]

 

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