🎙️ Episode SynopsisWhat really happens in a successful band rehearsal? In this episode of Take A Cue, Jen and Erik break down exactly how they structure, pace, and manage their rehearsals from start to finish. They share the routines that keep students focused, the systems that save time, and the small strategies that make a big musical impact. From breathing gym and warm-ups to percussion logistics, rehearsal resets, and student reflection, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can use immediately in your own band room.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to structure a full rehearsal from warm-up to wrap-upWhy breathing gym and tone-building routines are foundationalHow to manage percussion setup, transitions, and equipment flowThe importance of clear expectations, routines, and consistencyWays to maximize limited rehearsal timeCreative rehearsal reset strategies to maintain focus and energyCircle rehearsalSilent rehearsalSeat swapsHow to build strong listening skills through active feedbackUsing student reflection and goal-setting to drive improvementHow to identify problems quickly and rehearse with intentionIn this episode:🎼 Rehearsal flow & pacing (from warm-up to wrap-up)🫁 Breathing gym & tone-building warm-ups🥁 Percussion setup, transitions & organization hacks🧠 Pre-teaching, routines & expectation-setting⏱️ Maximizing limited rehearsal time🔄 Rehearsal resets & keeping things fresh (circle rehearsal, silent rehearsal, seat swaps)👂 Active listening & student reflection strategies🎯 Goal-driven rehearsing & problem-spottingResources & Mentions from This Episode 🎵Breathing Gym 🫁🎶 – Used for daily breathing and tone-building warm-upsFind Take A CueHome: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue⁠⁠Support: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/takeacue/support⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/TakeACuePodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakeACuePodcast/CreditsHosts: Erik Donough (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@edonough, ⁠erik@donough.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Jen Wise (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jenwisemusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠jenwisemusic@gmail.com⁠)Edited by: Erik DonoughTheme music by Music_Unlimited: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork by Arooj: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/em_arooj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠