Ep. 14 - 6 Steps To Better Beginners TODAY!

Should beginner percussionists start learning keyboards on day one, after Thanksgiving, or even after Christmas? In this episode, Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer explore one of the most com...

15 Okt 33min

Is the All State Band process a time tested way to develop well rounded players and focus on execution, and learn to perform under pressure, or does it suck the life out of the musicality that we have...

10 Sep 42min

Imagine this - You're a young teacher walking into your first gig. You discover old gear in disrepair, kids with bad attitudes who show up late, no help from the anyone else, and music that's too hard...

27 Aug 39min

French Grip, Gauges, Pedaling, Tuning, Muffling, & More! Should you teach your students everything there is to know about timpani? Can it even be done? Is the juice worth the squeeze? If it is, WHEN d...

14 Aug 53min

Rule 12: "(TEACHING) Drumming Is About Attention To Detail" - What does it look like to focus on details in your teaching and how does that motivate your students to focus on details in their playing?...

30 Jul 34min

A GREAT private lesson experience vs. going through the motions. What's the difference? Join Doug, Patricia, and Zach for practical tips about how to shape a lesson experience that involves the direct...

16 Jul 43min

THANK YOU for listening to the Team Islas Podcast! It's been a year and we are just getting started. Join Doug, Patricia, and Zach as we reintroduce, recap, and look forward to what's next. Also, IT'S...

2 Jul 15min

Staff changes are inevitable, but they don't have to disrupt your percussion program. In this episode, Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer discuss how to navigate the hiring process by first id...

2 Jul 31min