Ep. 27 - TIMPANI?!?! What, and What NOT To Teach.
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
Ep. 26 - Rules 12 & 13: DETAILS & BREATHING - Keys To Success For You & Your Students
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 Juli 34min
Ep. 25 - The ART Of The Private Lesson
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 Juli 43min
Ep. 24 - Staff Change? Successfully Navigate Hiring For Yourself & Your Students
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 Juli 31min
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 Juni 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 Maj 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
