Best Tim Besel Podcasts (2025)

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E29: MS Percussion Part 10 of 10, The Wrap Up 8:41

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Tim, Mark, and Olivia give final thoughts and wrap up the “How To: Middle School Percussion” series. Special thanks to Professor Mark Lortz for giving his time and expertise. Please visit his website, marklortz.com

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E28: MS Percussion Part 9 of 10, Timpani 12:11

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Tim and Mark discuss the importance of timpani in the percussion section, even with beginners.

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E27: MS Percussion Part 8 of 10, Too Many Players 9:50

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Tim and Mark discuss what to do when you have way to many percussionists in the section.

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E26: MS Percussion Part 7 of 10, Not Enough Players 11:13

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Tim and Mark discuss strategies to implement when there are not enough percussionists to cover all of the parts.

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E25: MS Percussion Part 6 of 10, Proper Technique on Everything! 14:21

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Tim and Mark discuss why it is so important to insist on proper technique on every percussion instrument.

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E24: MS Percussion Part 5 of 10, Be Well Rounded 12:18

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Tim and Mark discuss the importance of being a well rounded percussionist, not just a drummer.

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E23: MS Percussion Part 4 of 10, Organize the Section 14:46

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Tim and Mark discuss how to keep the percussion section organized, and how to make sure each member of the section gets equal playing time on each percussion instrument.

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E22: MSPercussion Part 3 of 10, Engage Them from the Beginning 10:53

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Tim and Mark discuss the importance of including the percussion section in the warm up and how to engage the section right from the very beginning of the rehearsal.

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E21: MS Percussion Part 2 of 10, When To Start 12:51

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Tim and Mark discuss the different ways to start beginner percussion and which ways work best.

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E20: MS Percussion Part 1 of 10, Idle Hands 6:36

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We kick off our first “How To” series with Middle School Percussion. Professor Mark Lortz, Stevenson University, joins us and shares his his expertise. For more info about Dr. Lortz, visit his website, marklortz.com

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Episode 19: The High School Marching Bandemic 30:55

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Tim and Olivia talk with Joey Montes, marching band show designer, about how high schools are handling outdoor and indoor rehearsals, as well as creative performance ideas, all while adhering to social distancing protocols.

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Episode 18: The Emergency Episode 20:05

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Tim explains what happens when your audio recording is bad and you don’t have time to re-record the episode. We hope you don’t break up with us. After all, it’s 2020, the gift that keeps on giving!

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Episode 17: Organizing Your Rehearsal During Remote Learning 31:18

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Tim and Olivia speak with middle school band director Becky Mercer, and find out how she organizes her remote learning rehearsals.

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Episode 16: Be Organized. Be Prepared. Be Flexible! 15:27

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Tim talks about 3 of the most important traits of a band teacher, being organized, prepared, and flexible, especially in the face of remote learning and lagging WiFi.

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Episode 15: Remote Learning With Your Beginner Band 33:58

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Tim and Olivia talk to Paula Hales, Band Director at Archer Lodge Middle School, about her plan to teach her 6th grade beginner band during 100% remote learning.

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Episode 14: Remote Learning With Your Middle School Band 40:26

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Tim and Olivia listen to Melissa Sevigny talk about how she will teach her middle school band while being 100% remote learning. Don’t forget to hit us up at anchor.fm/Tim-Besel Also, check out Virtual Band Consortium at hyltonmusicdesign.com

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Episode 13: Remote Learning With Your High School Band 36:24

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Tim and Olivia discuss how they are going to structure their high school band classes in the 100% remote learning environment. Hit us up at anchor.fm/Tim-Besel Also, check out Virtual Band Consortium at hyltonmusicdesign.com

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Episode 12: Band Camp 2020. Keeping Students Safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Part 2 of 2. 30:33

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Tim and Olivia speak with Aaron Snipes, Head Band Director at Braswell High School in Aubrey, Texas about the protocols his band put in place to keep students safe at band camp during the Coronavirus Pandemic. For more info, you can contact Mr. Snipes at [email protected]

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Episode 11: Band Camp 2020. Keeping Students Safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Part 1 of 2. 32:01

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Tim and Olivia speak with Aaron Snipes, Head Band Director at Braswell High School in Aubrey, Texas about the protocols his band put in place to keep students safe at band camp during the Coronavirus Pandemic. For more info, you can contact Mr. Snipes at [email protected]

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Episode 10: How to Inspire Your Students to Practice! 40:34

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Tim and Olivia answer a question from listener Karen, about how to get your kids to practice at home. To leave a voice message, question, or comment, visit anchor.fm/Tim-besel

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Episode 9: Beginning Band with Paul Black. Part 3 of 3 39:42

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We talk with middle school band director Paul Black about the first year of band. We discuss creating a great foundation, as well as what the students need to know, and when they need to know it.

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Episode 8: Beginning Band with Paul Black. Part 2 of 3 28:02

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We talk with middle school band director Paul Black about the first year of band. We discuss creating a great foundation, as well as what the students need to know, and when they need to know it.

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Episode 7: Beginning Band with Paul Black. Part 1 of 3 25:11

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We talk with middle school band director Paul Black about the first year of band. We discuss creating a great foundation, as well as what the students need to know, and when they need to know it.

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Episode 6: Meet the Hosts, FINALLY! 29:26

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Tim and Olivia finally get around to introducing themselves!

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Episode 5: National Board Certification Part 2 20:29

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Tim and Olivia finish their conversation with Paula Hales about National Boards. Find more info at nbpts.org

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Episode 4: National Board Certification Part 1 24:07

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The following conversation takes place over two episodes. Tim and Olivia discuss National Board Certification with guest Paula Hales. Paula is a National Board Certified band director as well as a scorer for the National Boards. Find more info at nbpts.org