In this episode, David speaks with Wayne Lu, Instrumental Music Director from IA.
Join David Duarte as he discusses the methods, challenges, and benefits of building a positive culture within the classroom. Hear different perspectives from music educators of all backgrounds, and learn how they build a culture of intrinsic motivation, collaboration, and growth within their own ensembles.
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2 Oct 2026
Scott Rush - part 2 | The Heart of Teaching Music - Ep. 21
This episode of The Heart of Teaching Music is the second of a two-part series with Scott Rush, team lead for the Habits series published by GIA Publications. In this week’s episode, his conversation with Julia and Scott focuses on the Habits series. From its origins with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to its expansion into a comprehensive method book series and companion website of habitsuniversal.com (http://habitsuniversal.com), learn about the Habits series and how it can help you and your students!
Without people, there is no music. Join hosts Julia Baumanis and Scott Edgar as they explore the heart of teaching music. Each week, they sit down with inspiring leaders in music and music education to share stories of identity, belonging, and making a difference through music.
Together, they uncover how music education nurtures growth—not just musically, but socially and emotionally. With engaging conversations, diverse voices, and opportunities for listeners to ask questions, this podcast invites music educators to embrace life-skill development and discover the power of Music for ALL.
This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications. Learn more about the Habits series and GIA’s other music education offerings here: (http://giamusic.com/hotm)giamusic.com/hotm (http://giamusic.com/hotm%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0). Plus, check out HabitsUniversal.com (http://habitsuniversal.com), the online companion for the Habits series.
1 Oct 2026
The Band Mom | Break Ranks 2026 - Ep. 2
This week’s episode of Break Ranks features Sharon Boyd, also known as “The Band Mom” on social media. Sharon and Dan chat about how she gained a following on social media, her family’s own marching band experiences, and some of her most memorable moments as a band mom and fan. Plus, hear Chuck Henson’s interview with Anthony Darnall, Director of Bands at the newly-consolidated Christian County H.S., KY.
Break Ranks, hosted and produced by Bands of America’s Dan Potter, brings you the latest from the BOA Championship season. Each episode explores different angles of marching band with a variety of guests and interviews, offering an insider’s perspective for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and fans alike.
This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Trailer Company. Learn more about their band trailer solutions at clubhousetrailers.com (http://clubhousetrailers.com).
You can follow Sharon at @therealbandmom on all platforms.
Tune in each Wednesday throughout the BOA season for new episodes of Break Ranks!
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