Since I was 18 years old, I have lived out my dream life as a freelance music educator. When you get to teach & make music all day, the world often feels like it is your oyster. You pick and choose how you spend your days. You say yes and no to the work that is most meaningful to you. There is nothing more satisfying to me than pursuing that emotional high of a great Read more…
One of the most impactful pieces of feedback I have ever received on my teaching was, “use more music.” So simple. So elegant. Not at all as easy as it sounds.
Summer clinics aren’t just fun. Students return to their programs and bring back invaluable tools that make everyone around them better…
approached her 2021 New Year’s Resolutions and made big strides towards actually meeting her goals. Check out how she breaks a year down into mini-resolutions and finds measurable ways to succeed.
Let’s revitalize our seasons with simple questions! It is nearing the start of our competitive seasons! Now, more than ever, we are pulled in so many directions while leading our groups. Since we don’t want our show design to be on the back burner, here are some quick questions to ask yourself and your staff to enhance your production. Click here to access the full checklist! Meet your students where they are: theme and concept Read more…
Happy New Year, everyone! There’s no more convenient time to reorient yourselves than the new year. On New Year’s Day, Holly and I spent the morning discussing our hopes and aspirations for the coming twelve months. We even spent the afternoon and evening putting some of our goals to practice. It was bliss. Time stands still for a day or two before the hustle of the new semester threatens to capture all of our attention. Read more…
Dot math is a method to help your students understand their midpoints and transition better than ever.
Simone Biles dominated the news and every social media news feed when she stepped back from competing in the 2021 Olympics. When I heard this news, my first feelings were pride and relief. Pride because I was insanely proud of that woman for putting HERSELF over OTHERS…on that large of a scale. Relief because I am glad this is getting attention. How many times have we heard or been told that a funeral or a Read more…
As a helpful tool for directors of all kinds (and your students), we have a two free checklists to help ease your band camp prep.
Are you looking to improve your sound set-up for your fall show? Read to learn some of the basics in setting up, including tips on equalizing, microphones, and instrument specific tips.
Strong relationships across all sections are vital to a healthy band. Does each section in your band feel included like they are a part of the team? Click to read more about ways to build inclusion in your band.
Take the time to learn about the 3 P’s, People, Product, and Process, and how you can you use those to make your band camp more meaningful.