Upbeat!

Just as a conductor's preparatory upbeat gesture at the beginning of a performance influences the way an ensemble performs, we too get to choose our "upbeat" – our thoughts and attitudes – at the start of each day, at the beginning of each class, and in our interactions with students and colleagues. With this clever premise at its core, the book presents a winning combination of mindset and mindfulness strategies as well as leadership principles that will motivate, inspire, and transform not only your internal world but the culture of your music program. With immediately applicable ideas and strategies that work for students, teachers, and professionals in any field, it affirms the importance of living and working with intentionality.

 

The Upbeat! Daily Journal offers ten days of daily quotes and thoughtful prompts for each of the 12 chapters, making this 120-day resource usable on its own or as a companion to the book. It includes over 200 pages of inspirational quotes, mindful breathing techniques, questions for personal reflection, and space for your daily schedule and to-do list. The journal and planner can be purchased separately, as a bundle, or in a bundle with the book.

 

The Upbeat! Leadership Workbook, sold separately, is a transformational guide designed to equip anyone with the skills and confidence to lead others, beginning with the most important first step: learning to lead yourself. Inspired by the innovative ideas in the Upbeat! book, this workbook is divided into three parts: Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership. Equally suited to individual or group use, the workbook offers universal appeal for students, teachers, administrators, athletes, and professionals in any field.