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Episode 75: Tiffiny Reckley – Part 3

In our final episode with Tiffiny Reckley we discuss her advice to young music educators and being a lifelong learner.

Episode 74: Tiffiny Reckley – Part 2

In this series of episodes, Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards, and challenges as well as tips for having success.

Episode 73: Tiffiny Reckley

In this series of episodes Tiffiny Reckley joins me to talk about teaching in urban environments, the rewards and challenges as well as tips for having success.

Episode 72: Jerry Junkin – Part 2

Our second episode with the incomparable Jerry Junkin, where he shares his insights and thoughts on directing bands.

Episode 71: Jerry Junkin – Part 1

Jerry Junkin, famous wind band conductor, joins us to talk about mentorship and teaching expression (among other things).

Episode 70: Dan Morrison – Part 2

In this series of episodes Dan Morrison joins me to talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.

Episode 69: Dan Morrison – Part 1

In this series of episodes Dan Morrison joins me to talk about building a culture of positivity, communication, and doing what works.

Episode 68: Melodianne Mallow – Part 3

Our final episode with the amazing Melodianne Mallow, where we wrap up her thoughts on the most important things for a beginning band director to know.

Episode 67: Melodianne Mallow – Part 2

The second part in our series with Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, where we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.

Episode 66: Melodianne Mallow – Part 1

In this series we welcome Melodianne Mallow, long time band director in the DFW area, and we talk about what young directors need to know to teach beginners well and what is necessary for success at the middle school level.