Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.
The Music Ed Podcast
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Quick and easy tips to help you be a better band teacher.
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Recent Episodes
May 20, 2026
Only Two Grades In My Class - A+ or Retake
Band director James the Divine shares his innovative grading system of A+ or Retake, offering a clear path to student mastery.
May 13, 2026
Don't Fear Something New To You
<p dir="ltr">Don't Fear Something New To You</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <a href="http://www.jazzfromthestart.com">Jazz From The Start</a> - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> Get the book <a href= "https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web"> Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band</a>, a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. </p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: <a href= "mailto:jamesthedivine@gmail.com">jamesthedivine@gmail.com</a> or 719-238-4193. <a href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing"> List of Speaking Topics.</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week</a> eBook</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book</a> Course</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician</a> eBook</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> FREE Forgive and Live Workshop</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> Guitar Class Extension Materials</a></p> <p> </p>
May 6, 2026
Begin Class With Something Engaging
<p dir="ltr">Begin Class With Something Engaging</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <a href="http://www.jazzfromthestart.com">Jazz From The Start</a> - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> Get the book <a href= "https://james-divine-llc.myshopify.com/products/almost-everything-ive-learned-about-teaching-band?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web"> Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band</a>, a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book. </p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here: <a href= "mailto:jamesthedivine@gmail.com">jamesthedivine@gmail.com</a> or 719-238-4193. <a href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y063YG4s0ihH1v1xdbJ-ayg5ql_YB2astzI_PAf1Vro/edit?usp=sharing"> List of Speaking Topics.</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Tips-To-Save-5-Hours-Every-Week-11772586?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week</a> eBook</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-Guide-to-Self-Publishing-Your-Book-From-Idea-to-Draft-to-Book-In-Hand-7588834?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book</a> Course</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/40-Ways-To-Make-Money-as-a-Musician-6581535?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician</a> eBook</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Forgive-and-Live-Workshop-11405006?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> FREE Forgive and Live Workshop</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Guitar-Class-Extension-Materials-7589965?st=e48bce2c5e3864486a56b783cadf01d8"> Guitar Class Extension Materials</a></p>
389 total episodes available with 11 transcripts
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