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Back to School with Alan and Steve
Tariffs affecting equipment? Why on earth is PD so generic? Your cohosts have some thoughts – and dare we say – insights that are current and relevant. Learn more about tariffs here: https://bandmasters.org/articles/proposed-tariffs-learn-more/
Lesley Moffat on Surviving Band Directing: Wellness, Boundaries, and Tiny Habits That Stick
Veteran band director and wellness advocate Lesley Moffat joins Alan and Steve to talk honestly about loving your job so much it starts to break your body—and what to do before (or after) you hit that wall. She shares her journey from 14 prescriptions, surgeries, and constant pain to a…
Julie Ressler on Imposter Phenomenon: When Great Teachers Secretly Feel Like Frauds
Adult learning expert Dr. Julie Ressler joins us to unpack imposter phenomenon—why some of the most competent, caring educators still feel like they’re faking it. Drawing on her research with high-achieving professionals (including school-trained musicians and leaders), Julie explains why she prefers “phenomenon” over “syndrome,” how IP shows up in…
Summer Check-In: Dad Books, AI, and the New Authenticity
Alan and Steve check in halfway through summer and somehow get from community band concerts and arranging music to “dad books,” artificial intelligence, young people wanting less gimmick and more authenticity, and whether we might be seeing a small return to kindness in public life. Steve has a theory that…
“Back in January I spent about a good two hours going back and listening to the podcasts. I have really enjoyed them all a lot. So many episodes make me wish I had this podcast back when I was first teaching; it would have saved me some headaches early on.”
– Josh Hahn, Band Director, Prairie High School
