Team Islas Podcast

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

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

"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

This episode breaks down the top two priorities in any percussion program—timing first, sound second—and why they matter more than anything else (even technique 👀). Doug, Patricia, and Zach share rea...

14 Aug 202532min

Send us Fan Mail Questions? Comments? - Reach out! teamislas@gmail.com Books: Player's Guide For The Beginning Percussionist - Beginner Percussion Book Super Hands - Intermediate Snare Drum Method Boo...

31 Jul 202552min

We’re back for the second half of our deep dive into drumline auditions. In this episode, we get into more details and discuss setting students up for success once the line is set. Doug, Patricia, and...

17 Jul 202530min

In this first half of a two-part episode, we dig into the nitty gritty of drumline auditions. Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer break down what makes a great audition process, how to balance ...

3 Jul 202539min

Welcome to the Team Islas Podcast! Doug, Patricia, and Zach share the motivation behind the show, introduce themselves, and share a preview of upcoming episodes. Suggestions, comments, or questions? ...

18 Jun 202521min