Recruiting is finished and numbers for next year have come in.  Looks like my program is still growing...over 330 students signed up for...

I began teaching at my current position in 2012.  My interview had gone very well and I was 99% sure I would be offered the position. ...

A couple months ago I was at a community event where various groups performed.  A local orchestra performed some fun movie music.  Since...

My beginning orchestra has been working on a piece called 'A Spark of Courage' by Doug Spata.  It's a bit of a stretch for them,...

Last week I presented at the NAfME National Conference in Grapevine, TX.  I love presenting and had a great experience...this is the 4t...

I felt a little sick this week.  But, it's a ton of work to plan for a sub I went to school and taught my classes.  I'm sure you...

I have had quite a few requests to offer videos of teaching tips and strategies.  I finally created my first couple of videos and they are a...

At the start of the school year, my focus for beginners is to develop excellent, comfortable bow holds and perfect position.  We played ...

IMPORTANT NOTICE!! I have been using my book "Starting By Rote" for my Beginning Orchestra and found a serious error on page 13....

Before students open up cases and get out instruments for the first time we have a 20-30 minute lesson with our 'imaginary' ...

This is my 12th year teaching orchestra, and I'm still learning and discovering more efficient ways to teach students and take care...

I just survived the first 9 days of school.  Wow...it's been busy!  After a long summer break, it's always a shock to my system to s...