Category Archives: Education
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
Flashback: Being Coachable
By Shane Griffin If there is one personality trait that differentiates amazing players from mediocre players, it’s the ability to be coached. Not only to receive the coaching and input, but to do something about it. And not only to
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,
Differentiation
The more I learn about sales, marketing, and branding, the more I’m thoroughly convinced about the importance of one concept being at the core of all of these endeavors: differentiation. Of course, there are many, many ideas, concepts, and skills
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
Last Call: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpani
For all of you who dream of being a member of one of the most elite orchestras in the world, your window of opportunity for the current timpani position is closing. Application materials need to be postmarked by today, May
Zildjian Score Magazine — Michael Burritt Lesson Part 2
A year ago, we featured a video of Michael Burritt demonstrating his approach to crash cymbal technique. Today, Michael talks about short and soft crashes. To read more about Michael’s techniques, check out Zildjian’s
Benjamin Zander on Music and Passion
Since 1979, Benjamin Zander has been the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic. He is known around the world as both a guest conductor and a speaker on leadership — and he’s been known to do both in a single performance.
Rehearsal Techniques for Front Ensembles
By Innovative Percussion website found with other great articles in the James Ancona is the Percussion Caption Head for The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and has many years’ experience as an arranger and instructor for DCI corps, including the
