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On this episode I'm joined by Lynn Brinckmeyer to talk about getting through the early stages of your career and making the switch to cover vocal music in the classroom. She's asked me to share her contact info here, so you can reach her at either lynnbrinckmeyer@gmail.com or lbrinckmeyer@txstate.edu.

In this episode I'm joined by Jeff King, extremely successful band director, fine arts administrator, and author of the popular Foundations for Superior Performance in Band books to talk about what administrators look for in a new employee, rehearsal strategies, and more.

In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.

In this episode, I talk about tips for having a successful year with your beginning band students.

The second part of my chat with Fred Allen. 

Part one of my chat with Fred Allen, retired band director and university professor.

The final part of my chat with Lynne Jackson, touching upon tuba, percussion, and what young teachers need to know.

We continue our discussion with Lynne Jackson about starting beginners, focusing on trumpet and horn. 

In the first of this series of episodes, Lynne discusses key concepts for flute and clarinet that lead to beginner's success.

A quick chat about maintaining a good balance between work and the rest of life.

In this episode, I offer 7 tips for making the most of conferences this year.

In our second episode, Cindy Lansford talks about planning, mentoring, and successful teaching.

On this episode Kyle Smith and I have a great chat about band, and tips for young teachers. Kyle is an excellent band director and fellow podcaster out of Maine. 

In this series, we have Cindy Lansford on to talk about the importance of tone, careful instruction, and helping students learn.

Part two of my talk with Jason Prasifka about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.

I'm joined by Jason Prasifka, high school band director in the North Dallas area to talk about the importance of instrumental pedagogy and fundamental instruction.

This is a standalone episode where I share my thoughts about starting over after the fun that has been COVID. I discuss culture, instruction, classroom management, and mental health as all important considerations for our return to rehearsals.

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Carter Biggers joins me for this series to talk about programing, score study, and general band stuff.

The final episode of this series with Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire where we talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.

On this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.

On this series of episodes, I'm joined by Liz Love, middle school band director extraordinaire to talk about teaching in a pandemic, being student-centered, and having fun in the classroom.

In our final episode with Tiffiny Reckley we discuss her advice to young music educators and being a lifelong learner.

In this episode Adam Chitta talks about working with deaf and hearing impaired students in band.

Personal email: adamchitta@gmail.com

Facebook Group link (Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community): https://www.facebook.com/groups/3543764315895855/

Soundbrenner Metronome referral link: https://snbr.io/adam-chitta 

Midwest Clinic details: https://www.midwestclinic.org/2023_clinician_Edward_Ercilla

Texas Health and Human Services - Deaf Tuition Waiver: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/tuition-waiver

In this series of episodes, Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards, and challenges as well as tips for having success.

In this series of episodes Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards and challenges as well as tips for having success.

Our second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.

Jerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).

Part 2 with Dan Morrison as we talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.

In this series of episodes Dan Morrison joins me to talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.

Our final episode with the amazing Melodianne Mallow, where we wrap up her thoughts on the most important things for a beginning band director to know.

The second part in our series with Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, where we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.

In this series we welcome Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, and we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.

I wanted to take some time and discuss what we no about COVID and how we can be safe in the band hall in the 2020-2021 school year. This is not medical/legal advice, but just my attempts to report on research with some commentary thrown in there.

In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience. 

In our final episode with Bobby Lambert, head director at Wando High School, we discuss literature, fundamentals, and chamber ensembles.

Our second episode in the series with Wando High School head director Bobby Lambert. In this episode we talk about the selecting literature and the importance of fundamentals.

Bobby Lambert is the head band director at Wando High School in South Carolina. His groups have performed at the Midwest Clinic and various BOA events. In this episode we discuss learning from mistakes and finding success as a young director.

In the second part of our annual perspectives series, Peyton and Shane talk about distance learning, student independence, and the importance of relationships in band directing.

In our annual Perspectives series, we have Peyton Grover and Shane Lemanski, two first year teachers in Texas with some great insights into their success during a challenging first year.

Join Gary Williams for part 2 of our chat about honor band, encouraging students, and general band talk.

Join Gary Williams, fantastic head band director from Cockrill Middle School, as he talks about creating a healthy band culture, building relationships, and general band talk.

In this episode I invited several skilled directors to a round table discussion about teaching ensembles remotely. We discuss ways they have already used technology to reach beyond their classrooms, ways to handle the upcoming challenges, and philosophical foundations for teaching through the COVID challenge.

The second part of my discussion about the basics of percussion with Jordan Stern.

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In these episodes, I'm joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD. 

In this mini-episode I talk about the importance of having a hierarchy of listening for success as well as walking through my own hierarchy that I use when working with bands.

In this episode I discuss the ins and outs of being a skilled interviewee. Starting with what to do before the interview, and covering the interview itself and the post-interview process, I give tips and tricks to help you find success (and a job). ©2020 John M. Denis

Part 2 of my chat with Scott Rush. Mr. Rush's expertise and insight is invaluable for any young teachers.

Also, check out www.tuningwithtechnology.com if you are interested in learning more about maximizing intonation skills in your ensemble.

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In this series we welcome Scott Rush to the show. Mr. Rush is is the lead writer for the "Habits" music education series published by GIA Publications and is the former Director of Bands at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.  He is currently the Director of Fine and Performing Arts In Dorchester School District Two and is the conductor of The Charleston Wind Symphony. In this episode we talk about advice for young teachers and navigating the collaborative nature of band.

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