With humor, insight, and clarity, master educator Tim Lautzenheiser has created an indispensable book for anyone striving to become a top-tier teacher. Tim explores the real-world questions, fears, and doubts all outstanding educators have. In the process, he discovers a gold mine of opportunities for teachers to assess their own effectiveness and reach the highest levels possible. In four parts (The Art of Teaching, The role of the music teacher doesn’t stop when the last note of each rehearsal fades away. There are so many “off-the-podium” responsibilities, just deciding where to begin can be a daunting task! Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most sought-after speakers on education and leadership in the United States, comes to the rescue yet again in his first major release in ten years. He covers music advocacy, student leadership, and teacher responsibilities with insight, detail—and his trademark sense of humor! The chapters in Music Advocacy and Student Leadership represent some of the best of his published writings and lectures. You won’t want to miss the wealth of information gathered from more than a decade of experience by one of the foremost experts in the field. This is a book you’ll want to turn to again and again for inspiration and advice. Keep it within arm’s reach!