# "Building Wellness and Sustainability in Music Education with Elisa Janson Jones" Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/building-wellness-and-sustainability-in-music-education-with-elisa-janson-jones Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/building-wellness-and-sustainability-in-music-education-with-elisa-janson-jones.md Podcast: [Band Director Boot Camp](https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244) Published: 2025-04-30T07:00:09+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/mpowerededucator/2003847 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/210675/2003847/mpowerededucator/2025_04_27_18_34_16_09cd675a-eaaa-4f14-a756-56d714d78520.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/episodes/building-wellness-and-sustainability-in-music-education-with-elisa-janson-jones Duration seconds: 1664 ## Resource In this inspiring episode of Band Director Boot Camp , host Lesley Moffat welcomes music educator, author, podcaster, and wellness advocate Elisa Janson Jones. Elisa shares her journey from business consultant to music education leader and dives deep into why personal wellness is the foundation for a sustainable and impactful teaching career. Lesley and Elisa explore actionable wellness strategies—like daily exercise, personalized nutrition, and strong mindset practices—and discuss the importance of energy management and realistic expectations. Elisa also introduces listeners to the Music Teacher Guild, a groundbreaking professional learning community offering mentorship, custom AI resources, and targeted professional development for music educators at every stage of their career. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned veteran, this conversation will leave you motivated to prioritize your health, build your community, and seek the support you deserve. Stay tuned to the end for Elisa’s heartfelt advice on mindset shifts that can change your career—and your life. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🎵 Why personal wellness must be your first priority 🎵 How daily habits and mindset shifts can transform your teaching 🎵 The story behind the Music Teacher Guild and its innovative resources 🎵 Simple steps for new teachers to find community and mentorship 🎵 How AI tools can free up your time and energy for what matters most Resources Mentioned: The Music Teacher Guild Empowered Educator Connect with Elisa Janson Jones on social media Access to the MTG Commons, including the Pathways to Funding course Discounts on mentorship, classes, and events: Band Director Bootcamp with Lesley Moffat - 10% off BDBWLM2025. Receive 10% off any Music Teacher Guild appointment, class, or event. O… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/episodes/building-wellness-and-sustainability-in-music-education-with-elisa-janson-jones/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244/building-wellness-and-sustainability-in-music-education-with-elisa-janson-jones.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.