The Art of Encouragement
By far one of the most successful early posts on this blog was 6 Motivation Techniques. I wrote it in March of 2007, as I […]
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5 Reasons I Loved Teaching Middle School
This past summer was a whirlwind tour for me and someday I may share a bit about the amazing experiences I had traveling by myself […]
50 Things Every First Year Teacher Should Know
The first year teacher is often a very lonely and isolated person. They often feel like everyone else has everything already figured out, and they […]
10 Lessons I Have learned In 10 Years of Teaching
At the conclusion of 10 years of teaching, I started to reminisce about what I have learned. This article summarizes 10 lessons I have learned in 10 years […]
Should I Keep My EduBlog Anonymous?
A reader writes: I’m currently student teaching. I’m very passionate about music and music education. A couple of years ago I felt a sudden terror […]
The Evolution of Marching – 1972-1976 [VIDEO]
As we close out the school year and begin looking toward the summer, band directors turn their minds toward marching arts. This year, I’m going […]
7 Ways To Impress Your College Professor
This is a guest post by Liz Cutten, who helps run FindCollegeCards, a college student blog that helps students learn about everything college. All college […]
How Do We Show Our Students That We Love Them?
When I was struggling to find hope early in my career as a teacher, I came across a few pieces of advice given by King […]
Find A Moment (Total Teacher Transformation Day 1)
This is an article in the Total Teacher Transformation series. Click here for a complete table of contents. Congratulations First of all, I want to congratulate you […]
TGIF, That Means It’s Almost Monday!
Please don’t tell me this picture represents your views! As a teacher, and specifically as a band director, I am not a big fan of […]
10 Keys To Unlocking The Best Possible Student Teaching Semester Ever
I am getting emails coming in and have some friends who are about to start student teaching. Many of them seem to be expressing the […]
Just How Important Is Excellence?
I love competition. I thrive on competition. I love being able to get a group of kids to create a powerfully musical performance. These are […]
A Modern Retelling of an Ageless Classic [VIDEO]
I love the visual effects employed here. Note the extensive use of whitespace. Greatness! Oh yeah, the message is incredible too.
My Teaching Philosophy: The 50 Word Version
If I accomplish nothing more, students should leave my class with a deeper grasp and appreciation of music. I strive to nurture an environment of […]
The Single Most Important Advice Anyone Can Give To A First Year Teacher
When I first started out teaching, I desperately wanted the kids to like me. To this end, I ended up letting my classes get out […]