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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Are students getting too much or too little homework?

Episode 95 - Too Much Homework 
Sunday, September 24, 2017

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Ep 95 - Too Much Homework 092417

Some of the finest conductors of all time.

Episode 98 - Great Conductors of Classical Music
Wednesday, September 27, 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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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 125 - Pop Tarts, Granola Bars, and Cereal
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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Episode 126 - Conducting Without The Musical Score (music education)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

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Episode 147 - HIB and Anti-Bullying
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

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Episode 149 - The Holidays for the Elderly, Homeless, and Needy
Friday, November 17, 2017

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Episode 180 -  What Has Happened To American Music?
Monday, December 18, 2017

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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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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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Ep 199 - Attempt The Impossible: A Conducting Experience of a Lifetime 010618

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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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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Ep 229 - General Music Lessons and Musical Recordings to Apply to the Academic Subjects 020518

A complete checklist of items necessary for a successful school field trip experience.

Episode 242 -  Field Trip Preparation

Sunday, February 18, 2018
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Ep 242 - Field Trip Preparation 021818

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
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Ep 241 - The Reality of Oboes and Bassoons Below the High School Level 021718

Suggestions to earn respect.

Episode 243 - You Will Respect Me
Monday, February 19, 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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Ep 244 - Stress Relievers For Students 022018

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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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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Ep 246 - Appreciate Your Surroundings: The One-Year Wait For Crazy Horse 022218

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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Ep 247 - Simple Random Acts Of Kindness 022318

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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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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Ep 248 - Teachers Who Blame Others 022418

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
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Music educator and positive motivator for over 20 years.  Podcast topics: music, education, RAOK, life lessons, and more!

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