Ep. 12 - How to Schedule Your Drumline Camp for Success
Your drumline camp schedule has a HUGE impact on your success throughout the fall! Time of year, time of day (this one might surprise you), staff considerations, location, and more! The Team shares in...
4 Des 202543min
Ep. 11 - Rule #3: Transitions Are The Most Difficult Thing In Music. Rule #4: Hug Your Monster
You've made timing number #1, and sound #2. Now what? Take your students to the next level by focusing on the most difficult thing is music - Transitions. Learn how to use mental runs and dedicated re...
20 Nov 202532min
Ep. 10 - Drum Set in the Pit? Vibes on the Side? Front Ensemble Setups, Instrumentation & More!
What's the right instrumentation, setup, and strategy for YOUR front ensemble? The team covers the pros and cons of front ensemble instrumentation and setup. Tune in to hear some hot takes on drumset ...
6 Nov 202552min
Ep. 9 - Supercharge Your Program With Private Lessons
Want to free up your time and focus on the things only you can do, all while having your students continue to improve? Tune in to hear the Team discuss how to hire, retain, evaluate, and (if necessary...
23 Okt 202544min
Ep 8 - One Grip To Rule Them All
In the land of high school band halls, one question echoes through the ages: Which grip shall rule them all? In this episode, we pit matched against traditional, and Burton against Stevens in a battle...
9 Okt 202530min
Ep. 7 - Player's Guide Deep Dive: Keyboard Mode
Have you ever experienced keyboard confusion in your beginner classroom? We have, and that’s why we started from the ground up for the mallet mode in Player’s Guide for the Beginning Percussionist. Tu...
25 Sep 202533min
Ep. 6 - Player's Guide Deep Dive: Drum Mode
Double stops, dynamics, and diddles, oh my! Tune in to hear the team discuss the distinctives of drumming in Player's Guide for the Beginning Percussionist. Learn why the drum portion of the book is l...
12 Sep 202540min
Ep. 5 - Player's Guide for The Beginning Percussionist
"Player's Guide for the Beginning Percussionist" - Why did we write it? What makes it distinct? Who is it for? How can it help your students? Doug, Patricia, and Zach answer these questions and more. ...
28 Aug 202526min
