by David (Buddy) Deshler | Jul 6, 2015 | Motivating Students
When looking back at my years in high school band, I think about the opportunities my high school band directors offered me and how they have influenced my musical career to this day. By definition I was a “band geek” which meant that I would do everything my band...
by Lance LaDuke | Jun 30, 2015 | Motivating Students
Sometimes, the most important thing you bring with you is positivity. Be dialed in. Be positive. Be present. About the Author LANCE LADUKE is internationally known as an educator, performer and creator. He teaches at Carnegie Mellon University as Artist Lecturer in...
by Lance LaDuke | Jun 22, 2015 | Motivating Students
In this video, Lance gives advice on how to overcome obstacles that come up in practicing and performing. Check it out! About the Author LANCE LADUKE is internationally known as an educator, performer and creator. He teaches at Carnegie Mellon University as...
by Lance LaDuke | Jun 16, 2015 | Bandroom Tips, Motivating Students
Lance has a comical way to share some great lessons on how to get the most from your practice time. Check this out. About the Author LANCE LADUKE is internationally known as an educator, performer and creator. He teaches at Carnegie Mellon University as Artist...
by Anthony Mazzocchi | May 12, 2015 | Building Support / Advocacy, Motivating Students, Recruitment and Retention
Graduating from one to school to the next is both an exciting and crazy time, to say the least. The changes that are occurring biologically, socially, and academically in children are enough to make parents’ heads spin. With a change in school comes a...
by Evan Romack | May 4, 2015 | Motivating Students
I’ve taught percussion for a full spectrum of programs, from below average to excellent and competitive. There has been a notable difference between each program. The difference doesn’t lie in the equipment, but in the directors. Most schools only have one...