Tech-Talks
Setting Goals In Percussion
I recently had a discussion with the percussion studio at Southeastern University regarding goals. I am asking the students to set some goals for t...
Taking A College Audition?
College professors will gather as much information about prospective students as possible to determine if the student will be a good fit for their ...
Rob Knopper's "what to do if you make a mistake in orchestra"
This article originally appeared on robknopper.com
what to do if you make a mistake in orchestra
my hilarious epic fail on tam-tam happened 7 y...
Technique Improvement and Maintenance: Warm Up Routines - Triangle by Will James
Holding the triangle
Holding the triangle should look graceful. We want to at least look professional. Resting the clip on the thumb and middle fi...
Which Model Tambourine Should I Buy?
One of the most common statements we hear from percussion students is, "My teacher told me to purchase a tambourine, but I don't know which one to ...
An Organized Percussion Section: The Key To Success by John R. Beck
Getting Organized. We all aspire to it. We know it will make our jobs easier. We know that our students will learn more quickly and become better p...
Percussion Accessories: Musical Instruments or Weapons of Mass Destruction?
A common mistake made by non-percussionist music educators is the relegation of weaker percussion students to the bass drum and cymbal chairs. Whil...
Timpani Calisthenics
Here's a free download of my timpani warm-up exercises. They have been developed over many years for my personal use. The focus is on hand/arm cond...
Advice To College Music Students by Michael D'Angelo
I started teaching at the University of North Carolina Wilmington right after finishing my Master’s degree at Indiana University in 2012. While I w...
Ten Useful Tips For Percussionists
by Dr. John Beckford
Assist your colleagues in striking the stage following a percussion recital -- even it you didn’t play. This is common courtesy and will be...
Successfully Show Your Stuff by Grant Dalton
As percussionists we are called on to play countless instruments and their appropriate styles. Here, from Grant Dalton, are six important tips to ...
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