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"When the Bottom Falls Out: How to Pivot Without Giving Up on Music Education"
Season 6 Episode 3
Every music educator eventually faces a moment that makes them question whether they can keep going. Whether it's burnout, a difficult administrator,…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
"Burnout Isn't a Badge of Honor: Reclaiming Your Health Without Sacrificing Your Program"
Season 6 Episode 2
What if becoming a better band director started with taking better care of yourself?
In this episode of Band Director Boot Camp, Lesley Moffat welcome…
3 months ago
"Students as Teachers: The Life Lessons We Learn from the Kids in Our Bands"
Season 6 Episode 1
In this episode of Band Director Boot Camp, Lesley Moffat sits down with lifelong music educator and author Dr. David Gregory for a heartfelt reminde…
3 months, 1 week ago
"The Secret to Better Practice: Turning Habit Building into a Game"
Season 5 Episode 12
What if the biggest challenge in your music program isn't teaching the music, but getting students to practice consistently once they leave your clas…
5 months ago
"Leaving on Time: Boundaries, Wellness, and Sustainable Performance with Ben Blessing"
Season 5 Episode 11
There’s a moment so many music educators hit where they realize they love teaching… but the job is quietly consuming every ounce of energy they have.…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
"Motherhood and Music Education: Support, Visibility, and the Stories We Need"
Season 5 Episode 10
In this episode of Band Director Boot Camp, Lesley Moffat welcomes Kate Fitzpatrick Harnish and Bridget Sweet, co-authors of Motherhood in the Music …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
"Teaching Jazz with Confidence and Joy"
Season 5 Episode 9
In this episode of Band Director Boot Camp, Lesley Moffat talks with jazz educator and author Milas Yoes about how to start, grow, or strengthen a ja…
7 months ago
"From Surviving to Thriving: Scheduling What Fills You Up"
Season 5 Episode 8
In this energizing episode of Band Director Boot Camp, Lesley Moffat talks with educator and speaker Phil Januszewski about what it takes to move bey…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
“Bending Time: How to Create More Energy, Focus, and Flow with Michelle Niemeyer”
Season 5 Episode 7
Ever feel like you’re running on empty no matter how much you check off your list? This episode is for the band directors (and teachers) who keep thi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
“Lone Wolf Band Director: How Mike Perez Built Support Systems Without a Full Team”
Season 5 Episode 6
If you’re running a band program solo, you already know the math doesn’t math. Not enough time, not enough hands, and somehow you’re still expected t…
8 months, 3 weeks ago