Leading a successful band or music program isn't as simple as teaching middle schoolers musical notes and getting them to play well together. It's a fun, yet sometimes challenging adventure that goes way beyond what you learned in college or university.In Oscar's A+ Band Director Guide, Oscar Dames gives you all the tools you need to teach kids music, lead a band, and create a successful music program. With over 30 years of experience, Oscar shares experti...

Minimalism: The Ultimate Minimalism Guide: Proven Steps To Simplify Your Life, Save Money and Get More Done In Less TimeThis book contains proven steps and strategies on how to achieve a simple life through minimalism.In this book, you will find effective strategies on how to begin your journey towards minimalism. You will understand the concept of this lifestyle and you will learn how you can apply it in your life. When you finish reading this book, you will gain a new per...

Your minimalism journey begins here.“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” — Apple Computer slogan, 1977We can learn something from the late Steve Jobs about minimalist living: How to declutter, live simply and be generous, all while achieving our dreams.Buy “Minimalism: Declutter Your Mind, Declutter Your Life,” to:Gain control over your lifeHave less stressUse the “J-Word” to fre...

Be You Own Manager is a career handbook for classical musicians, singers, conductors, and others making music their profession. The book contains the basics in understanding the business side of the industry for both young as well as experienced classical musicians. It contains chapters on marketing, how to use social media, fee negotiations and much more. Every chapter includes practical examples to make it both easily understandable and implementable. The book starts with a discussion on...

When you meet someone who knows how to play the piano, you would usually admire that individual. Perhaps in the back of your mind, you also want to play this very beautiful instrument. Well, you can learn how to play piano if you really want to.All expert piano performers started from scratch. Not one individual was born with the knowledge of playing the piano. It’s never too late to learn how to play the piano. Young or old, if you want to play like the performers, you have to sta...

This second edition of Beyond Talent provides user-friendly real-life advice, examples, and perspectives on how to further a career in music. Understanding the unique talents and training of musicians, veteran music career counselor Angela Myles Beeching presents a wealth of creative solutions for career advancement in the highly competitive music industry. Step-by-step instructions detail how to design promotional materials, book performances, network and access resources and ass...

Table of ContentsIntroductionThe Concept of a Tiny HouseLiving in a Tiny HouseGather InformationIdentify Your Needs and Wants from the Tiny HouseAssess the Benefits of Tiny House LivingTiny Houses Cost More per Square Feet Compared With Traditional HomesDecision Whether Or Not to Build Your Own Tiny HouseYou Need to Reduce Your StuffPurchase and Use Effective Storage and Multi-Purpose Equipment

Table of ContentsBasic Information on Tiny Houses:Basic Information on Minimalism:Basic Information on Being Frugal:The Difference among Adopting a Tiny House, Minimalism, and Being FrugalThe Concept of a Tiny HouseBenefits of a Tiny HouseLife in a Tiny House:1.Necessities of Life:2.Dig into the Facts:3.The Advantages a Tiny House Offers:4.Planning a Tiny House:5.Tiny Houses Cost Extra Compared to a Larger...

From the founders of Flying Solo, Australia's micro business community, comes the book that started it all, fully updated for a new wave of modern business owners. Originally published by Allen & Unwin in 2005, Flying Solo: How to go it alone in business is the bestselling guide to breaking out on your own. It gives you the tools you need to plan and start your own venture or totally overhaul and rejuvenate one that's been ticking along for years. Combining motivational and practical advic...

(Educational Piano Library). This handy and thorough guide is designed to help the independent piano teacher in all aspects of running his/her own studio. Whether it be business practices such as payment plans, taxes, and marketing, or teaching tips involving technique, composition, or sight reading, this all-inclusive manual has it all! Topics include: Developing and Maintaining a Professional Studio, Finances, Establishing Lessons, Studio Recitals, Tuition and Payment Plans, Composition ...

The MUSIC PRACTICE COACH workouts will help you learn HOW, WHAT and WHY to practice. They will challenge you, help you find tools to diagnose your weaknesses and improve any area of your playing, whether you pluck, strum, bow, blow, strike or sing! Whether you are just starting out, have been playing for years or are coming back to playing after a break, I hope these workouts help and inspire you to reach (AND SURPASS) your goals! No one can practice FOR you! YOU have to put in the effort!...

All children must have an opportunity to share the joy of choral music participation - whether in school, church, or community choirs. What happens before the singing begins, is critical to supporting, sustaining, and nurturing choirs to give every child the opportunity to experience the wonder of choral singing. Based on years of experience conducting and teaching, Barbara Tagg brings a wealth of practical information about ways of organizing choirs. From classroom choirs, to mission stat...