The one and only John H. Beck, Professor Emeritus of Percussion at Eastman School of Music, joins the show! He talks about his teaching philosophy, his wine philosophy, what it was like teaching people like Steve Gadd, Leigh Howard Stevens, Gordon Stout, John Hollenbeck and Michal Burritt, his fortissimo snare drum roll during his Philadelphia … Continue reading Episode 7: John H. Beck

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Also, Aaron backs away from the mic, music and the pandemic, video games, Ivan is a slow reader, politics, and more.

After yet another year-long hiatus, The Aaron and Ivan Podcast has returned! In this episode, we talk quarantine life, privilege, favorite TV shows and music stuff too. Come hang and catch up with us.

After a two year hiatus, the Aaron and Ivan Podcast is back! In this episode, THE WORST INTRO TO A PODCAST EVER (vol. 2), we revisit The Big Trouble’s PASIC 2018 concert, Aaron offers some funny parenting advice and much more. Episode photo credit: HPK Creative Arts. Mentions / shout-outs to the following friends: Drew … Continue reading Episode 4: Revisiting PASIC 2018

On this mini-episode, Aaron and Ivan record some of their road trip to Pennsylvania. They discuss coffee, food, our "sponsors", and make fun of each other for 13 minutes. Guest starring Drew Worden and Mark Boseman.

On this episode, Aaron and Ivan revisit their Eastman School of Music days, including: Aaron's first day pants problem // Ivan's music theory placement test // The bass incident // Audition days // The milk chugging contest // Ivan on Frederick Fennell // Aaron on Bob Brookmeyer // What makes us happy, mad and more.

All episodes feature music written by Aaron and Ivan, performed this week by:

Bending and Breaking

Scatter Percussion

Michael Burritt + Ivan Trevino

Phillip O'Banion (Karma Loop from his album Digital Divide)

University of Tennessee at Martin Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Julie Hill

On this episode, Aaron and Ivan revisit their Eastman School of Music days, including: Aaron's first day pants problem // Ivan's music theory placement test // The bass incident // Audition days // The milk chugging contest // Ivan on Frederick Fennell // Aaron on Bob Brookmeyer // What makes us happy, mad and more.

All episodes feature music written by Aaron and Ivan, performed this week by:

Bending and Breaking

Scatter Percussion

Michael Burritt + Ivan Trevino

Phillip O'Banion (Karma Loop from his album Digital Divide)

University of Tennessee at Martin Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Julie Hill

On this week's episode: THE WORST INTRO TO A PODCAST EVER // day in the life of Aaron + Ivan // Shout outs to percussionists Aaron Butler and John Beck // Aaron makes fun of Ivan's sleep schedule // Aaron evaluates drum set applications // Ivan on internet trolls + more...

On this week's episode: THE WORST INTRO TO A PODCAST EVER // day in the life of Aaron + Ivan // Shout outs to percussionists Aaron Butler and John Beck // Aaron makes fun of Ivan's sleep schedule // Aaron evaluates drum set applications // Ivan on internet trolls + more...