Episodes

  • Episode 173 - Easy Ways to Incorporate Reading into Band
    Feb 10 2021

    What do you think when your principal tells you she would like for you to incorporate reading into band? Do you inwardly groan? Do you dread the thought of giving up an entire day of music for reading? It doesn't have to be that way.

    In this episode, I interview reading expert Dr. Danny Brassell. He shares tips and strategies to incorporate reading WITHOUT taking away from what you are doing musically. We should incorporate reading - and history - and music theory - and lift unheard voices - but we can do it seamlessly and as part of what we are already teaching,

    Danny hated reading as a kid, and now he promotes reading to others. Find out more about Danny and get a free book when you go to www.readleadandsucceed.com.

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    Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I’d love to talk.

    Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. 

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    49 mins
  • Episode 172 - 5 Tips for Student Engagement in an Online Environment
    Jan 27 2021

    Even though teaching may look differently for a while, you can still engage your students!

    In this episode, I share five tips that have worked for me.

    Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here: 

    Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services

    Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

    Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I’d love to talk.

    Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. 

    Multitude of links and resources here

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    8 mins
  • Episode 171 - Marching Band is Needed Now More Than Ever Before
    Jan 20 2021

    These are trying times! Even though I currently don't teach marching band, I am considering starting one at my middle school (I started and taught marching band for a decade or more at my previous school).

    Through marching band, we learn team work and socialization and leadership skills!

    Also see Episode 47: How To Start a Marching Band

    Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here: 

    Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services

    Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

    Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I’d love to talk.

    Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. 

    Multitude of links and resources here

     

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    4 mins
  • Episode 170 - Interview with Scott Watson of the University of Kansas
    Jan 13 2021

    Join me as I interview tuba Professor Scott Watson of the University of Kansas. We talk about starting students on tuba, as well as recruiting, switching, and tips for producing a great sound. Scott also shares about a method he created using words to paint sound concepts into students' brains. These words are effective in both one on one as well as in band instruction. Find out more at www.brassword.net. Listeners of the Music Ed Podcast can get a special discount by entering code divineface.

    Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here: 

    Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services

    Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

    Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I’d love to talk.

    Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. 

    Multitude of links and resources here

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    48 mins
  • Episode 169 - Why I Don't Do Christmas Concerts
    Dec 2 2020

    This is a replay of an episode I recorded in 2012. Excuse the sound quality. Many of you may not even be doing ANY concerts this year, much less a Christmas concert. In this very short episode, I just wanted to share some of my thoughts on why I chose many years ago to not have Christmas concerts. Maybe this will give you an idea for the future, when concerts return and the pandemic is a thing of the past. Disclaimer - I do set students up in caroling groups and we go around the school, often with the choir. Easy - fun - very well received!

    This is the last episode of 2020. I look forward to bringing you more content next year. I'd love to hear from you! Send me a question or comment at jamesthedivine@gmail.com.

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    3 mins
  • Should Teachers Be Judges More Strictly
    Nov 25 2020

    #2minuteteachertuneup

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    1 min
  • Episode 168 - Why I Made the Shift to Teaching Business
    Nov 18 2020

    A few weeks ago I did something I thought I would NEVER do - switch to teaching something besides music. Now this isn't permanent, and I'm not advocating this for everyone. I share this primarily to encourage you that if you find yourself needing to shift for any reason, you CAN do it.

    Has the show benefited you? Would you consider making a one time donation of $5? Donate here: 

    Find out more about fundraising for your program at Scool Services

    Check out Music, Instruments and Science which includes 8+ lessons that are great for use on sub or distance learning days.

    Need a speaker for your event? Need leadership training for your students? I’d love to talk.

    Have a question for the podcast? jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. 

    Multitude of links and resources here

    www.jamesdivine.net

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    8 mins
  • Share Your Talent
    Nov 11 2020

    #2minuteteachertuneup

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    1 min