A great recruitment strategy is key to keeping your program healthy and maintaining or increasing enrollment. Equally important is to retain the students you already have.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #013: Tips For Job Transitions
Whether you’re just getting started in music education or are thinking about a new position, you likely have questions about getting a job.
Prevent Music Teacher Burnout
At this time of year, many band directors start counting down the days until Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. While we all look forward to the time away from our band halls (and students), the difference between just being tired and truly burning out is very significant.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #006: 10 Ways to Make Your Administrator Love You (Part 2)
Last time on the Music Ed Mentor podcast, Bruce Rockwell and I discussed some ways to improve your relationship with your administration.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #005: 10 Ways to Make Your Administrator Love You
In a recent poll, only 50% of music teachers responded that they feel supported by their administration. But relationships are always two-way streets.
Successful Recruitment Is a Process, Not an Event
This time of year many of us are gearing up for recruitment of our new beginner musicians. Running recruitment can be time-consuming and a little overwhelming amidst everything else the busy director has to do.