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The Band Dads Podcast

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Ever sat through a band concert wondering how your kid suddenly knows 12 instruments but still can’t find their shoes? Or nodded along as the band director explained “dot books” and “horn angles” like you weren’t completely lost? Then The Band Dad’s Podcast is for you!

Join us as we break down the wild, wonderful, and slightly chaotic world of band parenting with humor, sarcasm, and just enough actual knowledge to keep us from getting kicked out of the booster club. Whether you're a seasoned band parent or still figuring out what a “reed” is, we’ve got your back. Tune in—confusion loves company!


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So enjoying your pod cast!! I’m a 74 year old grandma who was in band through high school graduation. My fondest memories are of band, my directors and the friends I met with every day Monday through Friday for 8 years. I’d go back in a heart beat. So because of my positive experience I told my girls they had to belong to some group in school. They both chose a musical instrument. One chose dance after a couple of years. So now I have grandkids and I know how important it is to be in some kind of a group. They will be your best friends in school. Our oldest daughter is divorced and her X is a poop 💩 for a Father. I knew these kiddos needed to belong to something. The oldest was on swim team. I was worried about our grandson and started buying him Life Is Good Drum shirts, maybe about 4. I talked about being in band and my childhood friend who was a drummer. Lo and behold he is a drummer in Basha Band. Boy has band changed! What a commitment from when myself and daughter were in band. Practices all the time. When would they even find the time to get in trouble. It keeps them occupied, they have a purpose, they have to be there for the rest of the kids. It is much more expensive than when I was in band, and the trips they take together-just wow!! I think he really enjoys it. Now if the Gilbert Goons just even had a band they would be busy practicing, not bullying and punching kids to death. My last grandson is a baseball player and his friends are from baseball. Granted I wish we could get him into swim club or something similar. If a

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