Ep. 23 - Should I Even Do A Percussion Ens. Concert?!?!
It's the spring! Is it time for percussion ensemble? Should I have a guest artist? Forget it and do indoor? Both? Neither?!?! Actually, answer this question first. Why would you do a concert, and what...
4 Jun 21min
Ep. 22 - There Is NO Such Thing As An Open Roll.
Yes, you read that correctly! Rule #10 From Master Hands by Doug Bush states "There is no such thing as a roll, there is only rhythm and sticking". It's time for a mindset shift that will benefit you ...
14 Mai 25min
Ep. 21 - Listener Question! "How to develop a strong percussion culture when the band isn't great?"
A listener asked: How do you build a strong percussion culture when the band program isn’t fully aligned? In this episode, we break down practical strategies for creating buy-in, building momentum, an...
30 Apr 24min
Ep. 20 - Tell, Don't Ask. How To Raise The Bar In Your Rehearsals.
"The best we can do for them (students) is to insist on having the thing done right because they're capable and it's our job to shine a light on that, on the path towards something that is better than...
16 Apr 37min
Ep. 19 - 3 Types of Timing EVERY Student Must Know
There are THREE types of timing: Spatial, Motion Based, and Rhythm Change. Distilling them down into digestible definitions that you reinforce day after day WILL make a huge difference for your studen...
26 Mar 38min
Ep. 18 - Honest PASIC Recap For Teachers & Students
PASIC is the one percussion event that reminds you why music in person matters. In this episode, we recap PASIC 2025 and past PASIC experiences—world-class performances you can feel in the room, hallw...
11 Mar 28min
Ep. 17 - Band Parents: Best Friends or Worst Enemies?
Band parents aren’t problems to manage — they’re a gold mine of support just waiting to be invited in. In Episode 17, we talk about professional communication (and why GroupMe doesn’t count), handling...
26 Feb 39min
Ep. 16 - Rule #5: Think Of The Correct Thing At The Correct Time
The fifth rule from "Master Hands" by Doug Bush. Join the Team for a discussion of what, when, and how your students should expend their mental energy. Get practical advice about how to make sure your...
29 Jan 20min
