Tales From the Band Room Podcast

04/18/2021

I wanted to share a few milestones with you all. We have reached 1000 downloads and we’re international. Thank you all so much for listening and sharing the podcast. If you haven’t heard an episode yet, please check us out on or www.talesfromthebandroom.com. Here’s to 2000 downloads.

04/07/2021

I’m excited to share Episode 8, “Reach One, Teach One.” We have 3 dynamic educators, Jose Manuel Fernandez (Innovation MS-Orlando, FL), Chris Steele (Kettering MS-Washington, D.C.), and Tyler Atkins (Pershing MS-Houston, TX), who share perspectives from the lens of a 1st year, 6th year and 12th year teacher. This episode is all about reaching out; reaching students in your program and director mentorship. You can find episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. You can also check additional podcast information at www.talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

03/08/2021

Man, you all don’t want to miss Episode 7, “To The End And Beyond. We’re Gonna Make It Through COVID”. The Queen, Dr. Myra King Rhoden joins the tales to discuss practices that have worked during this pandemic. The conversation reminds us that we are resilient, progressive, and make the best of our situations. You can find episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. You can also check additional podcast information at www.talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

02/26/2021

What did everything think about Ep. 6? William J Earvin & Marcus Morris dropped a few gems.

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02/24/2021

Welcome to Episode 6, “What The Textbook Didn't Teach Me!” Dr. William J Earvin (City of Baker School System-Baker, LA) and Marcus Morris (Dorman HS-Roebuck, SC) join The Tales to share ideas they wish they knew throughout their careers. You can find episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. You can also check additional podcast information at www.talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

02/08/2021

I hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl.

Episode 5 is here. “Small Bands, Don't Care. It's Not What It Looks Like!” We’re joined by two wonderful educators, Charles Conner (Canyon Springs High School) North Las Vegas, NV and Juvon Pollard Sr. (Belaire High School) Baton Rouge, LA. I enjoyed chatting with them about their successful experiences teaching in small band programs. You can find episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review. You can also check additional podcast information at www.talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

01/24/2021

If you are new to Tales From The Band Room, welcome and please say hello in the comments. If you haven’t heard the latest episode, please check it out. You can find it where you listen to podcast or

Today, we continue learning about Building a Culture with Dexter Bailey (Creekside HS-Fairburn, GA), Mario Ford (Evans HS-Orlando, FL), and Wolson Gustama (Dutchtown HS-Hampton, GA). This is part 2 in a 2-part series.

01/22/2021

The next episode of Tales From The Band Room continues with Part 2 of "Building A Culture" with Dex Bailey, Mario Jovian Ford, and Wolson Gustama Jr. I'm so excited for you to hear this episode.

If you haven't checked out the other episodes, please do. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can also check additional podcast information at talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

12/28/2020

I'm so excited for the next episode of Tales From The Band Room. This episode is on "Building A Culture" and we have 3 phenomenal educators joining us. I had a blast learning from some of the best in the business, Dex Bailey, Mario Jovian Ford, and Wolson Gustama Jr. Episode 3 will be in two parts and will drop tomorrow.

If you haven't checked out the first two episodes, please do. You can find them wherever you listen to podcasts.

You can also check additional podcast information at talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

12/18/2020

Hey Everyone,

Thanks for all the love. If you haven’t already, please check out the first 2 episodes. Tales From The Band Room is available where you listen to podcasts. Like, subscribe, and leave a positive review. If you haven’t already, PLEASE hit the invite button and invite two people to our community. Let’s grow the community!

Episode 3 will be in two parts and part 1 will be out very soon.

You can also check additional podcast information at www.talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

12/04/2020

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for being a part of the TFTBR community. Episode 2, “Shut Up And Teach!!!” is now available. In this episode, we learn my mantra, “Shut Up & Teach!” As educators, it’s our job to take what’s given to us and make the best of every situation.

Tales From The Band Room is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Podbean, Stitcher, & Breaker. After you’ve listened, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a positive review. If you haven’t already, PLEASE hit the invite button and invite two people to our community. Let’s grow the community to 500!

As always, you can find additional podcast information at www.talesfromthebandroom.com. Thanks for listening.

11/25/2020

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for liking the page. If you haven’t heard the first episode, please check it out. Tales From The Band Room is now available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Podbean, Stitcher, & Breaker. After you’ve listened, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a positive review.

Thanks for being here everyone, PLEASE hit the invite button and invite two people to our community. Let’s grow the community to 500!

Episode 2 will drop very soon. It’s titled Shut Up And Teach!!! See you soon.

You can also check us out at www.talesfromthebandroom.com.