Gary Brandes, Life-Long Teacher, Life-Long Learner

After teaching 42 years, Gary Brandes says “I’m not there yet!”  A life-long band director and life-long learner, Gary advises listeners that the only way for us to advance our art form is to continue to grow as musicians, as teachers and as people.  A humble professional, Brandes talks about all who have influenced him and his quest to now, pay it forward.  Sage advice from a master teacher.