On March 27, 2010, the Northern California Band Association (NCBA) held championships at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, CA.
And I was pissed for much of the day.
I always let my drumlines know that, at least for me, drumline isn’t just about drumming. It’s about class and responsibility, amongst other things. [...]
I apologize for the absence. I have a lot to blog about, but things have been pretty hectic lately, schedule-wise. Not an excuse, just a reason.
See, it’s indoor percussion competition season for me, and late February and all of March has been full of late rehearsals and busy, tiring weekends. West Campus, [...]
With over 14 years experiences teaching, 18 years drumming, and a lifetime of musical knowledge and performance under my belt, I've racked up a few theories and concepts that I find myself teaching my students.
Why not share it with the web-surfing percussionsts?
The ideas presented in this blog are meant to get you, the drummer, to think about what you're playing, then ask, "Why?" There is something here for all drummers... beginners to pros, drumline drummers to drum set players, drum corps jocks to marching band geeks, and students to educators.
