The Growing Band Director

Kyle Smith

Booking Overview

This is an education-focused interview and advice show for band directors and music education students, featuring practicing band directors, music educators, and subject specialists as external guests. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced music educators, jazz clinicians, instrumental-pedagogy specialists, and education consultants; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are primarily accessible professional experts rather than celebrities or highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 471

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

smithk@westbrookschools.org

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Host

Kyle Smith - Host and publisher of The Growing Band Director, focused on practical guidance for band directors and music education students.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Practical experience as a band director, music educator, jazz clinician, instrumental specialist, or education consultant, with useful methods that can be applied in school band programs.

Required Achievements:

Classroom or ensemble teaching experience, Specialized expertise in jazz, instrumental instruction, student motivation, or beginner music education, Practical resources or methods for supporting band directors and students

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Gleason - Motivating Students And Helping Them Engage More Deeply With Music Education.

Krystle Smith - Preparing Beginner Instruments For Students And Supporting Successful Early Instruction.

Holly Lloyd - Teaching Jazz And Practical Tips For Band Directors.

Dr Chris Costigan - Teaching Jazz And Practical Tips For Band Directors.

Dennis Crystal - Teaching Latin Jazz Drums Authentically To Band Directors.

Recent Topics

Education, Music Education, Band Directing, Jazz Education, Instrumental Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Growing Band Director

380 Rehearsing and Composing for Jazz Band with Alan Baylock

September 28, 2026

Alan Baylock is one of the top composers and arrangers of jazz music in the world. He joins the show to help teachers with some ideas for rehearsing your jazz band, and to feature 5 of his great charts!Support the Show HereTo gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band dir...

238 Achieving Sonority with Alex Kaminsky

September 26, 2026

Alex Kaminsky is the Director of Bands at Vandercook College of Music, and and experienced high school band director from Florida. He joins the podcast to share tips to help your band achieve sonority!Support the Show HereTo gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band dire...

392 Using Flex Concert Band Music With Your Jazz Ensemble Ten Minute Tips

September 24, 2026

Submit Your Ten Minute Tip HereSupport the Show HereTo gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.Connect with us with comments or ideasFollow the...

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smithk@westbrookschools.org

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