Bandroom Tips
Quick Percussion Clips: Bass Drum Muffling
This video shows multiple ways of muffling a bass drum.
Quick Percussion Clips: Flams & Accent Taps
Breaking down a Flam and an Accent Tap to teach clarity of each rudiment.
Quick Percussion Clips: Triplet Buzz Roll
Bringing some order to the buzz roll, and how to practice it.
Quick Percussion Clips: Timpani Rolls
Sometimes student timpani players get sloppy and play undefined rolls. This video shows how to correct this and get clear, crisp rolls.
Music Practice Coach Fit Tip: Listening
Having musical role models is important for every musician. They got us interested in music in the first place and can be a constant source of inspiration and...
Quick Percussion Clips: Timpani Practice With Pads
Tips on helping multiple timpani players practice together at the same time–with only one set of timpani!
Physical Chops
Professional musicians use the term “chops” as a general word describing their physical and/or musical abilities. It’s a good, all purpose word, so you’ll see it...