Scale & Rhythm Chunks

02/01/2026

Thank you, Arizona Music Educators for the opportunity to present yesterday! It was great making new connections and talking with so many outstanding music educators this weekend!

01/30/2026

Looking forward to presenting a session for the Arizona Music Educators tomorrow afternoon!

11/02/2025

I’m so grateful for the continued opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with incredible friends, colleagues, and students who inspire me every day on this journey as a music educator.

On Friday, I had the great privilege of presenting at the Wisconsin State Music Conference with my good friend, Scott Edgar. Friends: If you haven’t already explored the amazing work Scott is doing, I highly encourage you to check him out!

Together, we shared strategies for embedding social emotional learning into beginning and developing band programs- empowering students to feel more connected and motivated, while providing educators with tools to make music learning more meaningful and impactful for everyone involved.

Thank you, Scott, for the opportunity to collaborate and share ideas that truly matter. I’m looking forward to the next time! Jupiter Band Instruments

02/14/2025

SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED to be presenting at the Hawaii Music Educators Inservice Conference this weekend along with an incredible lineup up Music Educators!

In addition to presenting at HMEA, I'll be doing clinics with band programs on O'ahu.

Many thanks to Jupiter Band Instruments for helping support this opportunity!

02/06/2025

We enjoyed kicking off the OMEA PDC this afternoon! Thanks to everyone that came to our Beginning Band Basics session!

02/05/2025

Beginning/Developing Band Directors! Come check it out tomorrow at the OMEA Conference in Cleveland!

11/23/2024

Greetings, Music Educator Friends!

Check out this article by Richard Canter in the latest newsletter from banddirectorstalkshop.com.

I hope the perspective offered in the article is helpful and allows you to reflect on the difference you make in the lives of students everyday.

https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/empowering-the-young-band-student-making-it-safe-to-attempt-safe-to-fail/?

Directors, click to read more about cultivating an environment in which band students feel safe to attempt and fail as they grow musically!

08/30/2024

Highly respected band director Richard Canter has joined the esteemed roster of KHS America Academic Alliance affiliated educators, representing Jupiter Band Instruments and the entire family of KHS educational brands. Richard currently serves as the band director at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he leads the beginning band, junior high bands, the Marching Blue & Gold, and the Wind Ensemble. In addition, he is the conductor of the Cincinnati Junior Youth Wind Ensemble at the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music.

Throughout his illustrious career, Richard has been dedicated to empowering students to reach their highest musical potential. He is the creator of the acclaimed Scale & Rhythm Chunks program, an innovative teaching tool widely adopted by bands across the United States and internationally.

Richard expressed his enthusiasm for Jupiter Band Instruments, stating, "I have found Jupiter instruments to be extremely dependable and durable from the first years of band instruction, setting students up for success from day one." He continued, "My students in advanced ensembles enjoy the Performance Level instruments, which provide them the opportunity to play an affordable instrument that plays freely, beautifully, and with features found on professional models."
Richard's expertise and passion for music education have made him a sought-after clinician and guest conductor. His commitment to excellence in music education aligns perfectly with the KHS America Academic Alliance’s mission to support musicians at every level.

08/29/2024

🎶 UNLOCK THE FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR BAND STUDENTS WITH THE 3rd EDITION OF SCALE & RHYTHM CHUNKS! 🎶

Have you purchased the latest edition of Scale & Rhythm Chunks yet? Packed with AMAZING new features, this is the ultimate tool to transform your band program and set your students up for success!

🌟 WHY SCALE & RHYTHM CHUNKS? 🌟
1) PERFECT COMPANION: The Chunks program is an exceptional supplement to any method book, tailored to all learning styles and skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to advanced junior high band students. With guidance, students can progress at their own pace, tailored to their own unique musical journey.

2) EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS: The Chunks program equips students with the tools needed to master note reading, rhythms, dynamics, and articulations with ease. Each Chunk features QR codes linked to exclusive video lessons by professional musicians, offering real-world examples of tone and technique.

3) ENGAGING & FUN: The Chunks program offers a clear, straightforward approach that makes learning both effective and enjoyable!

🌟 TRANSFORM YOUR BAND'S PERFORMANCE 🌟
1) BOOST STUDENT MOTIVATION: Keep your students excited and engaged, leading to better retention of material and increased student retention in your program.

2) ENHANCE PERFORMANCE: Sharpen sight-reading skills and elevate overall musical literacy.

3) CULTIVATE PASSION & LEADERSHIP: The Chunks program teaches students that “together we make each other better.” Foster teamwork and leadership skills from an early age.

Find out why Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser praises the Chunks program as “exactly what is wanted and needed…an idea whose time has come!”

🚀 READY TO REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR BAND PROGRAM?
Visit scaleandrhythmchunks.com to explore how the 3rd Edition can transform your program.

🎥 FIND OUT MORE: Watch this video to learn how Scale & Rhythm Chunks can help your students soar to new levels of achievement! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4lEo0csRf0

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02/18/2024

Hello, everybody!

Since the 3rd Edition of Scale & Rhythm Chunks was released this past fall, the Chunks website and Chunks YouTube channel have been revamped. The website includes links to the instructional videos for each instrument book (thanks to all the amazing musicians that contributed), as well as great educational resources from Curtis Winters and Stepwise Publications.

I'm so thrilled to have collaborated with Patrick Sheridan, co-author of the *Emmy Award Winning* Breathing Gym® to create instructional videos showing how to use the Breathing Gym® within the Chunks program. These videos are incredibly informative and also a lot of fun.

If you haven't yet, please consider subscribing to Scale & Rhythm Chunks on YouTube (link below), and checking out my website at www.scaleandrhythmchunks.com.

Thanks so much for your support, everyone!

Richard Canter

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGaGiswlWSiie0UsU4DgB2w

This Channel is used to post instructional resources and videos of instructional videos to be used with the "Scale & Rhythm Chunks" a supplemental teaching t...

02/08/2024

TMEA!

02/01/2024

Next week! Check it out, Texas Music Educators!