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Tuning with Technology – Now Available!

Our new book (Tuning with Technology) is now available for purchase. Just go to www.tuningwithtechnology.com to order. Purchase orders and school cards are welcome, in addition to personal purchases. If you have any questions, email [email protected]

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Episode 104: Lynn Brinckmeyer

On this episode, I’m joined by Lynn Brinckmeyer to talk about getting through the early stages of your career and making the switch to cover vocal music in the classroom. She’s asked me to share her contact info here, so you can reach her at either [email protected] or [email protected].

Episode 103: Jeff King

In this episode I’m joined by Jeff King, extremely successful band director, fine arts administrator, and author of the popular Foundations for Superior Performance in Band books to talk about what administrators look for in a new employee, rehearsal strategies, and more.

Episode 102: Kyle Smith

On this episode Kyle Smith and I have a great chat about band, and tips for young teachers. Kyle is an excellent band director and fellow podcaster out of Maine.

Episode 101: Adam Chitta

In this episode Adam Chitta talks about working with deaf and hearing impaired students in band.

Personal email: [email protected]

Facebook Group link (Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community):  https://www.facebook.com/groups/3543764315895855/

Soundbrenner Metronome referral link: https://snbr.io/adam-chitta 

Midwest Clinic details: https://www.midwestclinic.org/2023_clinician_Edward_Ercilla

Texas Health and Human Services – Deaf Tuition Waiver: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing/tuition-waiver

Episode 100: Student Teaching

In this episode, I share my thoughts about how to have a successful student teaching experience.

Episode 99: Jarrett Lipman – Part 2

In these episodes, I’m joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.

Episode 98: Jarrett Lipman – Part 1

In these episodes, I’m joined by Jarrett Lipman, head band director at Claudia Taylor Johnson HS in North East ISD.

Episode 97: Caroline Beatty – Part 2

In these episodes I’m joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.

Episode 96: Caroline Beatty – Part 1

In these episodes I’m joined by Caroline Beatty, Director of Bands at Texas State University, to talk about conducting, rehearsing, and repertoire.

Episode 95: Matthew McInturf – Part 2

In these episodes, I sit down with Dr. McInturf to talk about theory and practice in the band classroom.