Organize for success

Organize for success

Everything that we do as music teachers requires a process and certain procedures. Sometimes these operate smoothly, and at other times, they are a comedy of errors. As a young music teacher, you might be blind-sided when it comes time to accomplish a task and there...
The importance of Tone quality

The importance of Tone quality

I think we can all agree the major component of a great ensemble is tone quality. I have never given a first division rating to a group that made poor sounds. As directors we encourage our students to center their sound, it should have warmth and depth, it should have...
Important Relationships in the Building

Important Relationships in the Building

Gary Gribble shares insights regarding important relationships in the building that the next generation music teacher should consider. Do you want to read more? To access the rest of this post you must join SLAM. Click here for membership options. If you are already a...
Extending trust

Extending trust

Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell collaborated in a book entitled “Servant Leadership in Action: How you can achieve great relationships and results?  I recall reading a chapter contributed by Stephen Covey, where he discussed the speed of trust regarding trust...
Learn, Learn, Learn

Learn, Learn, Learn

Learn, Learn, Learn It is tempting to slip into the we’ve-always-done-it-this-way rut. Life becomes a series of habits and complacency takes over creative thinking. For your own continuing growth, invite a respected colleague to review your program and make...
The Music Teacher as “Leader”

The Music Teacher as “Leader”

The Music Teacher as a “Leader” | Tim Lautzenheiser We would all agree that the responsibilities of a successful music teacher extend far beyond the podium. Aspiring young music educators are required to study all aspects of music history, theory, form and analysis,...