A successful school year starts with thoughtful planning and preparation. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of work it takes to launch a successful music program. That’s why I created this checklist. Use it to stay organized and reduce the back-to-school stress.

Revisit Rehearsal Expectations and Procedures January is the perfect time to review rehearsal expectations and classroom procedures. Spend

One of my favorite ways to recognize these moments is by sending positive postcards home. It’s a simple gesture with a big impact.

Crafting email newsletters can feel like a time-consuming task, but with tools like ChatGPT, it becomes a straightforward and efficient proc

Creating rubrics from scratch can be time-consuming and, let’s be real, sometimes a little tedious. Enter ChatGPT!

*This is an updated post, orginally written and published in 2018 As directors, we're comfortable on the podium—it’s our home base, where...

Keeping parents informed is crucial to maintaining effective communication in your band program. However, we all know that drafting...

If you're looking to create an engaging listening guide for your band students, ChatGPT is a great tool for brainstorming and ideas! By simp

About 10 or 11 years ago, I was trying out a lot of technology tools with my band students. These tools were not only fun and...

24 years of teaching middle school band and I still get excited about beginning a new school year. Seeing eager new and returning...