Have you wondered what it takes to write engaging pieces that your beginning band students love to play? Our guest today, Aaron McMichael, is giving us an inside look at being a band director and composing engaging pieces for beginning band students.Aaron is sharing his background and experiences as a band director and composers, an overview of his pieces, what he aims to include when writing for beginning bands, where he gets inspiration for his pieces, what his process looks like, how he maintains a work-life balance, and tips for new composers. Show notes: <a href='https://classroomcomposers.com/episode-9-composition-conversations-with-aaron-mcmichael/'>https://classroomcomposers.com/episode-9-composition-conversations-with-aaron-mcmichael/</a>Website: <a href='http://www.classroomcomposers.com'>www.classroomcomposers.com</a>TpT Store: <a href='http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers'>www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Composers</a>

10. Playing Clarinet with Tom Heimer

The First Six Notes Podcast with Classroom Composers is for band teachers and string teachers looking for great information from experienced teachers. Every other week, we’ll dive into everything about teaching band and string music students. We’re covering everything from pedagogy to fundraising and interviewing successful music teachers, composers, admin, professional private studio teachers, and more to uncover and share their strategies for musical success.Classroom Composers is a married team of two music teachers, Kevin Hoff and Jessica Frank. Between the two of us, we have experience teaching K-6 general music, elementary 4/5 band/strings, and middle school band/strings/guitar who want to share our knowledge and experience with other teachers.Grab a chair and stand and join the conversation!Connect with us on Teachers Pay Teachers, Instagram @classroomcomposers, and our website, classroomcomposers.com