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Below you will find my thoughts, tips, and highlights as a percussionist, composer, and educator. Items include updates on new publications, percussion performance tips, general music concepts, and more.

Percussion Technique

Timpani

Triangle

Tambourine

Grip, Stroke, and Sound Production

General Musicianship

Daily Dose

Play with Non-Percussionists

The Benefits of Choosing More Accessible Literature (part 1)

The Benefits of Choosing More Accessible Literature (part 2)

The Benefits of Choosing More Accessible Literature (part 3)

Adding Modes to Your Scale Routine

Don't Just Learn Your Scales

Total Percussion

Repeat Your Successes

Listening as a Part of Practicing

Tips and How To

What Should a Percussion Student Own?

Buying a Drumset

Picking Sticks

Practice ... How?

Choosing Mallets

forFOUR Mallets

Mallet Choice Matters

What's in the Box?

New Releases

2021 New Releases

2020 New Releases

2019 New Releases

2018 New Releases

2017 New Releases

2016 Summer New Releases

2015 PASIC New Releases

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