Alan and Steve talk with Kyle Smith of The Growing Band Director podcast about continuous learning. Links & References: A graduate of South Portland High School, Kyle has been the Director of Bands at Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine since 2006. Prior to is appointment at Westbrook High School he was the Band Director … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with James Weaver of the National Federation about new and easy ways to stay legal with music licensing for all music educators. Links & References: Dr. James Weaver is the Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of State High School Associations. He has been a teacher and … Read more

Alan and Steve talk about whether or not classroom culture is an indicator of teacher success.

Alan and Steve discuss whether or not competitive success is a measure of teacher success.

Alan and Steve talk with author and professor Matthew Arau about student leadership. Check Out These Links: Website Book: Upbeat! Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education and Beyond Article: Inclusive Student Leadership: Lead from Any Chair Article: Inclusive Student Leadership: Making it a Reality Facebook: Upbeat Leaders Private Group Facebook: Upbeat Global Facebook: Matthew … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with author, educator, and speaker Scott Lang about the results of the fourth annual State of Music Education survey from Be Part of the Music. Check Out These Links: Website Funding Request Generator For over three decades Scott Lang has been educating and advocating for music education. As a nationally known … Read more

Alan and Steve talk with Bob Rogers Travel president Todd Rogers about the ins and outs of traveling with your students. Check Out These Links: Chaperones White Paper Chaperones Video Destinations White Paper Todd Rogers From an early age, Todd and his sister Tami were exposed to a world of music and travel, which inspired … Read more