Five Action Steps to Help Reduce Director Burnout byMike Lawson March 1, 2019 0 To say that our chosen profession is challenging is certainly stating the obvious. We work long hours and continually seek...
8 Essentials for Maximizing Rehearsal Time byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 Here are eight things you should be fitting into every rehearsal. If you keep things moving, it’s amazing how much...
Starting A Music Booster Organization byMike Lawson November 4, 2018 0 School music booster organizations can be a tremendous asset to a school music program. These groups can also become a...
You’re Invited… byMike Lawson August 4, 2018 0 We can all remember the excitement of our first performance—dressing uniformly being the center of attention yet within the security...
7 Easy Ways to Engage Your Concert Audience byMike Lawson June 8, 2018 0 Let’s be honest, some of our concerts are not very exciting. The music might be performed with precision, the students...
A Performance They Will Always Remember byMike Lawson April 6, 2018 0 Attendees at the 2017 Midwest Clinic experienced a unique performance this past December.
Cultivating Relationships Through Trust = SUPPORT byMike Lawson February 2, 2018 0 Seasoned music educators know that networking within the school is something that must be cultivated over the long term.
‘Tis The Season to Keep Them Playing! byMike Lawson December 6, 2017 0 Yes, the school year just got going, but it’s already time to start thinking about enrollment for next year.
Unlock the Great Teacher Within byMike Lawson October 5, 2017 0 Teacher – I cannot think of any other word in our language that carries with it more importance than the...
Music Booster Organization Startups byMike Lawson August 11, 2017 0 When considering the components of a successful music program, the development of a Music Booster Organization counts as one of...
How to Maximize Fiscal Opportunities byMike Lawson June 19, 2017 0 Directors are entrusted with thousands of dollars of instruments and equipment, yet along the way, few have ever had a...
Key Factors for Success: Vision, Musicianship, Student Ownership byMike Lawson April 7, 2017 0 The more I teach the more I realize that any success we experience in the music program is due to...