How I Convert My Lecture Courses to Video

It can be difficult to know how to convert your live lecture courses to an online video course. In this video I share my approach to dividing lectures into short, manageable chunks for students. Then I show you exactly how I sequence these short videos into a "playlist" in the course website.

Teaching, ProductivityMark SamplesFebruary 9, 2021online teachingComment

Three Levels of Video Editing for University Professors [Video Tutorial]

In this video, I explain three levels of video editing that university professors should understand: basic, intermediate, and advanced. I explain each level, what skills you will need, and which level you should use in in your classes.

Teaching, ProductivityMark SamplesFebruary 2, 2021online teaching, video editingComment

This Is the Way

Things worth doing take sacrifice. One reminder of the principle of sacrifice comes from The Mandalorian, a television series in the Star Wars universe. As the story begins, it follows a mysterious, helmeted character called "Mando." At first Mando seems like a ruthless, lone warrior,

Teaching, Writing, Productivity, Arts and EntrepreneurshipMark SamplesJanuary 30, 2021Comment

How to Identify Potential Mentors, for Music Professionals

There are few resources in your career more valuable than a trusted mentor. In this post I will share with you:

What is a mentor, who needs one, and why?
Two short quizzes (one question each) that will give you my personalized recommendations for where to look for your next potential mentor, based on your career stage and situation.