The Director’s Hub

For the ones keeping the wheels turning and the kids inspired.

Teaching music is a soul-sucking,
life-draining profession, because music is a soul-enriching, life-changing activity.

- Scott Lang

Stronger Leaders.

Stronger Programs.

Assess Your Team

This quick (and uncomfortably honest) assessment gives you a clear picture of your student leadership team - what’s working, what’s not, and what to do next.

Our aim is to make better musicians by making better people. Leadership University is a sequential and scalable five-week leadership training program designed to be delivered to your students every other day, with one actionable item for the next rehearsal. Set aside five minutes of rehearsal time and talk about that day’s lesson.

Overview

Week 1 Sample:
Rethinking Music

Week 2 Sample:
Being You

Week 3 Sample:
Working With Others

What’s Inside, How It Works, and Why It’ll Change the Way Your Team Leads.

For the Podium, Not the Bookshelf

Our aim is to make better musicians by making better people. Leadership University is a sequential and scalable five-week leadership training program designed to be delivered to your students every other day, with one actionable item for the next rehearsal. Set aside five minutes of rehearsal time and talk about that day’s lesson.

A Kickstart for Your Culture.

Student workshops, staff trainings, DIY resources, or keynotes that cut through the noise - I I bring the kind of message that will get you nodding, your students thinking, and your team moving.

Weekly Wisdom, Real-World Tools, and the Occasional
Kick in the Pants

Give yourself the gift of not figuring it out alone.

Weekly leadership insights, private community access, quarterly live Zooms, student resources, coaching, and enough humor to get you through the hard days. $5.99 a month, and probably worth way more in saved sanity.

High Fives & Honest Words

  • I knew you’d be good, but I didn’t think you would be THAT good!

    Darrin Davis, Broken Arrow High School

  • People who have the extraordinary impact on music educators like you do, can be counted on one hand.

    Juston P, Music Educator

  • You profoundly impacted the lives of my sons last night

    Rob P, Music Educator and Parent

  • You may not remember this day, but I want you to know that you made that day a core memory for me.

    Sarah P, student

  • One thing that has always blown me away is how you always have time to respond to some dweeb retired music teacher from Sacramento. We all matter, and you live that day-in-and-day-out.

    Pat K, Music Educator

  • Thank you for all that you are doing for us, I hope you realize that you may have saved our careers and keep those of us who truly love what we do encouraged to hang in there!

    Suzanne, Music Educator

  • You are a massive blessing in my life and the lives of our students!

    Greg C, Music Educator

  • Scott's meaningful insights, intentional delivery, and a perfect blend of humor, he left a lasting impact on our staff.

    Neil Anderson, Fine Arts Administrator

  • I have never seen our band be this dedicated, welcoming and change in such a short time.

    Brooke L, Student

  • You’ve been a personal inspiration as I’ve waffled through burnout and pandemic-related feelings of futility. This next year is gonna be F’n great!

    Josh P, Music Educator

  • You always find the most interesting, informative and random information...and I love it!

    Villette S, Music Educator

  • Everyday he remembers something you said and has to tell me about it.

    Carol B, Parent

  • You're my go-to guy when I need good swift kick in the you-know-what to remind of why I do this.

    Helen B, Music Educator

  • Your influence remains immeasurable, as I don't think we do anything at Saratoga HS without considering our time with you. Scott Lang is all over Saratoga HS,

    Michael Boitz, Music Educator

  • There is something wonderful about watching you work your magic. Thanks for making our kids think, reflect, and work to become better people and leaders.

    Tammy A, Music Educator

Got questions? Good.
That means you’re paying attention.

Even better?
You’ve got backup.

Leadership is messy, loud, and complicated. If you’ve got questions, good—you’re paying attention. I’ve got answers, straight from someone who’s seen it all and somehow still loves it. I read and respond to every email (after a little coffee, of course), because leadership’s too hard to figure out alone - and you shouldn’t have to.

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Okay, not all of the blogs are snarky or sarcastic. Just the good ones!