A collection of materials used in over 25 years of percussion instruction. Check back occasionally for updated or new items. These resources are free for percussionists, percussion instructors, and music educators. Please print, copy, and distribute as desired.
GENERAL PERCUSSION
Percussion Instrument Introduction Packet
RHYTHM DRILLS & ETUDES
DRUMSET
ARIZONA ALL-STATE JAZZ DRUMSET
MALLET PERCUSSION
Two Steps Forward a logical and systematic approach, carefully designed to aid beginning keyboard percussionists in developing strong reading skills.
Accompanying Etude Video Lessons Available
CONFERENCE SESSION HANDOUTS
PASIC 2007 – Keyboard FUNdamentals
AMEA 2010 – Teaching through Percussion Ensemble
PASIC 2011 – The Composer Percussionist
AMEA 2013 – Percussion Test Kitchen
NMPAS 2013 – Seven Tips for Success in the Music Business
PASIC 2015 – Cajon FUNdamentals
AMEA 2017 – Portable Pedagogical Percussion Ensembles
WWU 2018 – This is a Vibraphone
AMEA 2024 – “LATIN!”: What Exactly Do You Mean by That?
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