“An organization for music educators providing culture-building strategies, leadership development, instructional tips, and encouragement in a safe and supportive environment.
Welcome to SLAM!
The Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM) provides a collaborative space for band, choir, and orchestra teachers to share best practices for elevating music performance through a program-wide culture of excellence reflecting tenets of the servant leadership legacy of Tim Lautzenheiser: mindset, character, connection, motivation, and teacher feedback.
In order to create a great musical performance, to create an atmosphere in which the highest possible artistic standards may be enjoyed, teachers must nurture the human spirit of their students. Within these pages, the aspiring music educator may find the proverbial “missing link” connecting the practical with information that can elevate music programs to a life-altering culture of excellence. When we create a culture of genuine caring for one another, the potential for musical expression is limitless.
—Paula Crider
Professor Emerita, The University of Texas
SLAM Members are Teachers that are looking for:
Opportunity to build community with diverse colleagues in all music content areas
Empowerment for creating positive, emotionally healthy programs where all feel a sense of belonging and acceptance
Tools integrating classroom music instruction and core elements of servant leadership using easy-to-use resources
Transformation of programs through collaboration, elevation, and cultivation in meaningful connections
Become a Member TODAY!
The Servant Leadership Association for Music —SLAM provides a space for band, choir, and orchestra teachers to collaborate in best practices for elevating music performance through a culture of excellence reflecting tenets of servant leadership: mindset, character, connection, motivation, and teacher feedback.
How slam supports members
Live Group Coaching sessions offered each week (12 weeks each semester) via Zoom with Tim Lautzenheiser, Scott Rush, and other SLAM special guests
Monday Mail: Email tips and insights from Tim Lautzenheiser
Monthly newsletter with articles and video content from SLAM board members
Access to the SLAM Content Vault housing all new dripped content AND all previously shared content from the community
Membership in the private Facebook Group granting members a global network of connections and support
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SLAM is a not-for-profit organization seeking 501(c)3 tax exempt status.
Seed Funding provided by Presenting Sponsors and private donors.
Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM)
Presenting Sponsors

