Episodes

  • 207 Guitar for Band Directors with Brian Rabuse
    Jun 27 2026

    A poorly set up guitar or guitar amp can ruin the sound of any band! In this episode you will learn from a veteran band director and guitar player what sort of guitars and amps will work best for your situation, as well as tips to help your guitar players work within your rhythm section to enhance what is happening in your band already!⁠Teaching Guitar in the Classroom⁠ ⁠Jazz Chord Voicings⁠⁠Basic Chord Forms⁠


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    49 mins
  • 353 Ten Minute Tips on Music Selection with Holly Lloyd and Laura Estes
    Jun 25 2026

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    8 mins
  • The Lessons from Math and Lessons from Band Are the Same with Bill Chabot
    Jun 22 2026

    Bill Chabot is a high school math teacher from Westbrook High School, and he sits down with Kyle to discuss the similarities they share between math and band, how his time in the military helped form his teaching style, and things he does to help students who are lacking in specific areas.

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    55 mins
  • 206 1% Better - Creating Small Habits for Better Results with Tim Hendrix
    Jun 20 2026

    Tim Hendrix is the band director at Bentonville HS (AR) and gives us some details and processes on how to set goals for your program, what is beneficial to focus on and what isn't, and ways to enjoy the journey we are all on!⁠1% Better - Creating Small Habits for Better Results

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    58 mins
  • 350 Ten Minute Tips Teach the Background of your Pieces
    Jun 18 2026

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    8 mins
  • 366 F Around the Room and Other Band Room Reflections with Mark Casperson
    Jun 15 2026

    Quick Start Guide

    The Tuner Caddy System

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    37 mins
  • 246 Field Show Design with Brian Joyce and Mark Waymire
    Jun 13 2026

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    How do you make the important choices for your marching band that will set them up for success during the season? Do you compete in competitions? Do you perform at football games? Do you buy a stock show, or custom design one for yourself? What are your tools and what type of show is right for your students right now?These are all questions that band directors ask themselves each year. Brian Joyce from South Jones HS, MS, and Mark Waymire, veteran educator, show designer and judge join the show to shed some light on ways to help set up your students for success.

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    58 mins
  • 352 Ten Minute Tips on Teaching Split Classes with Holly Lloyd and Laura Estes
    Jun 11 2026

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    Our mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.

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    9 mins