Ask Mike Podcast

Whether you are leaving for greener pastures, or you're leaving because it's just time to leave, there IS a right way to leave a job. Consider the next person in line, consider the program as a whole, consider your students....

So you got the interview! When was the last time you had an interview? Mike Lunney walks us through the process of researching for an interview, rehearsing for an interview (yes, rehearsing!), and then communicating before, during, and after the...

If you find yourself looking for a new position, or considering it, Mike Lunney talks us through the waves and gives some great insight into a good decision-making process. And Mike reminds us to take our fingers off the panic...

Are we on track for marching season? Yes, it’s still spring, but if we aren’t actively preparing for next fall, we’re probably already behind! Mike Lunney offers some great tips and anecdotes from his 30+ years of experience to help...

Concert and Sight Reading Evaluations are wrapping up for another spring. The time of reactions and reflection is upon us. If the ratings weren’t what you hoped for, what do we do with that? Are we defensive and looking for...

In Part 2, Mike gives great ideas for actually making them a team! This includes teaching communication skills and using them to create vision and goals for your group. --- How do you move beyond just appointing "Drum Majors" and...

Music Educators, what is your goal for student leadership? Who should be on the leadership team, and what roles do they actually play? Too often, we expect students to lead without ever clearly defining the positions or responsibilities that make...