{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Instrument Repair Tips From An Expert Repairman","description":"In this episode, I interview expert repairman Brian Stevenson, owner of Rocky Mountain Music Repair. He shares tips to help you perform some minor repairs on your own. He also shares when it's time to call in the experts, what you can do to help prevent many costly repairs, and how to properly give your brass instrument a "bath." Check out his store at https:\/\/www.rockymountainmusicrepair.com\/. Jazz From The Start - Jazz and improvisation curriculum you can use as soon as students know 5 notes Get the book Almost Everything I\u2019ve Learned About Teaching Band, a handbook for band directors that includes 75+ lessons, tips and truths. Most can be read in less than 10 minutes. Many can be immediately implemented in your classroom. More tips and lessons will be added (I'm still in the classroom half time and hope to remain there for many more years). You will receive a signed hard copy + an immediate pdf download of the book.   Have a question for the podcast? Need a presenter for professional development? Contact me here:  jamesthedivine@gmail.com or 719-238-4193. List of Speaking Topics.  Ten Tips To Save 5 Hours This Week and Every Week eBook Complete Guide To Self-Publishing Your Book Course 40 Ways To Make Money as a Musician eBook FREE Forgive and Live Workshop Guitar Class Extension Materials   ","author_name":"Almost Everything I've Learned About Teaching Band","author_url":"http:\/\/www.jamesdivine.net","html":"