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Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #94 “Experimenting with the Programming Process” – Part II
Today we continue with Part II and “set the tone” in our new series of episodes that gives some insight to the programs I’ve developed for some upcoming concerts. For more background read my post from last month and check
Percussion Axiom TV: Episode #93 “Experimenting with the Programming Process” Part I
We are back with a new PATV today, one that reinforces my post from last month. In Part I we outline the series and seek your feedback and experience. Leave it below the post.
9 Pro Musician Rules to Follow
Over the past couple of years, we have discussed freelancing on the blog and on several podcasts, including this one with Tony Edwards. Today’s post comes from a good friend and co-founder of the Axel Clarke . On April 14,
Cage: Percussion:1
preview video and make sure to purchase a copy. Cage: Percussion:1 John Cage was many things in his lifetime: a composer, an author, a philosopher, an inventor, a poet, a pianist, an orator, a fundraiser (both for his own projects
Let’s Hear From You
Last summer we hosted a series called BookChattr. It was DrumChattr’s Summer Book Club. We read The Inner Game of Tennis – W. Timothy Gallwey. After each of the books, we did a podcast recapping the book. This year, we
Steven Schick performs Psappha
In case you missed it, our podcast returned last week. We were able to visit with Matt Teodori of
Notes on a Collaboration: The Making of Steve Mackey’s “It Is Time”
Adam Sliwinski has written a great article about collaboration and the development of Steve Mackey’s “It Is Time.” As the percussion repertoire continues to grow, the collaboration process becomes paramount in the development of great new works. What do you
Perspective: Xenakis Drumchattr Podcast #36: Matt Teodori of line upon line percussion
It’s been awhile, but we are back in a big way with Drumchattr podcast #36 featuring Matt Teodori of
Ira Glass on Creativity
Nothing fancy today. Just a fantastic quote regarding the creative process and our development as artists. “Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it
Round Top Percussion Festival 2012
It’s been a little while since we’ve done some news so today we talk all things Round Top



