#6: The Importance of Relationships with Mentors, Colleagues, and Students | With Bill Harden
Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music EducatorsShow Notes
Have a guest recommendation? Let us know! Mr. Bill Harden, director of bands at Hardin-Simmons University, tells us about the many different people that made an impact on his career and made it possible for him to be where he is today. We discuss the importance of maintaining relationships with the people around us and how we can use those relationships as an opportunity to learn and grow. Follow our official Instagram page and become a part of the community! Find out more about the "World ...
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