Ranked #1
Episode 23: Leading a Successful Band Program - Part 1
Episode 23: Leading a Successful Band Program - Part 1
I'm excited to welcome Rob Chilton, fantastic director, leader, and musician to the podcast for the start of a series di... Read more
13 Sep 2018
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24mins
Ranked #2
Episode 20: Beginning Band - Part 1
Episode 20: Beginning Band - Part 1
Join Jason Tucker and myself as we talk about the ins and outs of teaching beginners! ©2018 John M. Denis
26 Jul 2018
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26mins
Ranked #3
Episode 5: Intonation Part 1
Episode 5: Intonation Part 1
This episode begins our series on intonation in the wind ensemble. Jordan Stern and I discuss some common causes of bad... Read more
14 Dec 2017
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21mins
Ranked #4
Episode 37: Dr Tim - Part 1
Episode 37: Dr Tim - Part 1
On this series we have the incomparable Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to talk about becoming a successful band director. Dr. Tim... Read more
28 Mar 2019
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22mins
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Ranked #5
Episode 35: Supplementary Materials - Part 4
Episode 35: Supplementary Materials - Part 4
In this final episode in the series, Darcy Williams (of After Sectionals fame) talks about teaching rhythm logically and... Read more
28 Feb 2019
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21mins
Ranked #6
Episode 38: Dr. Tim - Part 2
Episode 38: Dr. Tim - Part 2
Part 2 of our series with the incomparable Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser talking about becoming a successful band director. Dr. ... Read more
11 Apr 2019
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28mins
Ranked #7
Episode 36: Sight-reading Contest Tips
Episode 36: Sight-reading Contest Tips
In this episode I discuss tips and tricks for a successful sight-reading contest/competition experience. ©2019 John M. D... Read more
14 Mar 2019
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23mins
Ranked #8
Episode 16: Fundamental Drill
Episode 16: Fundamental Drill
An introduction to fundamental drill, why it matters and how to make the most of it. ©2018 John M. Denis
24 May 2018
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21mins
Ranked #9
Episode 6: Intonation - Part 2
Episode 6: Intonation - Part 2
So now that we've discussed some of the causes behind poor intonation, how do we help our students build good intonation... Read more
28 Dec 2017
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21mins
Ranked #10
Episode 42: Heterogeneous Beginners with Erin Cole - Part 2
Episode 42: Heterogeneous Beginners with Erin Cole - Part 2
Part 2 of my discussion with Erin Cole about challenges and solutions for heterogeneous beginner instruction. Erin was t... Read more
13 Jun 2019
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33mins
Ranked #11
Episode 8: Starting a Job - Part 1
Episode 8: Starting a Job - Part 1
Join Brian Weidner and myself as we discuss how to successfully follow a previous teacher. In part 1 of this discussion... Read more
23 Jan 2018
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28mins
Ranked #12
Episode 40: Recruitment and Retention - Part 2
Episode 40: Recruitment and Retention - Part 2
This episode is a live recording of a clinic presented by Dr. Marta Frey-Clark and myself at TMEA 2019. In this presenta... Read more
10 May 2019
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33mins
Ranked #13
Episode 7: Intonation - Part 3
Episode 7: Intonation - Part 3
Jordan and I tackle the joys of technology, discuss ways to teach your kids good intonation, and wrap up this series on ... Read more
11 Jan 2018
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35mins
Ranked #14
Episode 10: Starting a Job To Do List
Episode 10: Starting a Job To Do List
36 Steps to prepare for a successful first day of school! ©2018 John M. Denis
22 Feb 2018
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30mins
Ranked #15
Episode 26: Leading a Successful Band Program - Part 4
Episode 26: Leading a Successful Band Program - Part 4
This is the final episode in our series addressing leading a successful program. I want to thank Rob Chilton for his in... Read more
25 Oct 2018
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22mins
Ranked #16
Episode 11: Saxophone Tips - Part 1
Episode 11: Saxophone Tips - Part 1
In this episode the incomparable Dr. Todd Oxford and I talk about some of the common tips and misconceptions involved in... Read more
9 Mar 2018
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20mins
Ranked #17
Episode 14: Band Handbook
Episode 14: Band Handbook
©2018 John M. Denis
26 Apr 2018
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24mins
Ranked #18
Episode 19: Non-varsity bands part 3
Episode 19: Non-varsity bands part 3
This is the final part of our non-varsity band series. Join Bryn Roberts and myself as we wrap up out tips for working w... Read more
12 Jul 2018
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23mins
Ranked #19
Episode 17: Non-varsity Band Part 1
Episode 17: Non-varsity Band Part 1
Join an old friend and colleague and me as we discuss tips and tricks for you assistant band directors out there. ©2018 ... Read more
13 Jun 2018
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24mins
Ranked #20
Episode 9: Starting a Job - Part 2
Episode 9: Starting a Job - Part 2
The second half of Brian and my discussion regarding how to follow up another band director in your new position. ©201... Read more
8 Feb 2018
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29mins
