In episode 35, Remi and Kevin chat about some tips to help you make the drumline! They chat about perfecting the different stroke types, practice specific rudiments, posture, aura, and everything in between! Hopefully these tips will help you in preparing to make the drumline! Enjoy the conversation!

This episode is sponsored by Black Swamp Percussion! The Fall Sound Solution Project, going on during September 23 to October 7th, is a 15% sale on a huge lineup of snare drums, tambourines, triangles, accessories, and more. It’s the perfect chance to upgrade your setup and save some cash! So go check out https://www.steveweissmusic.com/ and upgrade some of your gear during the Fall Sound Solution Project!

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In episode 34, Remi and Kevin talk about their approach to teaching stickings to young percussionists! They chat about a few different sticking systems, why they are important, and a few ways to avoid sticking issues as students get older. Enjoy the conversation!

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After a crazy busy end to our school, and a short break from recording, Remi and Kevin are back! We chat in this episode about what we have been up to since our last episode. Remi talks about some band camps he has taught and a family trip he on, while Kevin talks about his trip to Poland with a cover band he drums for. We are excited to be back and can't wait to keep the episodes coming!

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In episode 32, Remi and Kevin talk about common mistakes made by beginners. Of course we all know the obvious ones, wrong rhythms, bad timing, liking Ska..... But we often overlook small details that can snowball into massive issues as your students get older.

Hope you glean some wisdom from out mistakes and find something you can tell YOUR students daily to help them get better!

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In episode 31, Kevin talks about a new app, Rhythm Generator, that he had the privilege of getting to work on with the developer! It's a great new app for percussionists, educators, musicians, and more who want to get better at reading rhythms. Kevin also reflects on his past year of teaching and talks about a few topics like methods books, rudiments, beginning mallet curriculum, and knowing the strengths/weaknesses of your students. Enjoy the episode!

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In episode 30, Remi and Kevin talk all about triangle. What might seem like a boring and basic instrument is actually very nuanced. You need to know what you're doing the next time you have a triangle part, or need to help a student with their part. Hope you enjoy the chat!

Black Swamp article mentioned in this article:

https://www.blackswamp.com/post/triangle-buying-guide-a-comprehensive-guide-to-finding-your-perfect-sound

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In episode 29, Remi and Kevin reflect on the last year of doing this podcast together. We chat about the struggles of starting a podcast, the success we've had, and a few things we have learned along the way. This isn't our typical "chat about a percussion topic" episode, but we hope you can still enjoy our conversation about celebrating a full year of podcasting! Thank you so much for listening to us ramble on for a full year! Here's to many more!

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In episode 28, Remi and Kevin talk about......suspended cymbal! This "simple" instrument has a lot of ins and outs that make it really interesting. You shouldn't just relegate your not as talented players to these parts. Hope you enjoy the conversation!

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In episode 27, Remi and Kevin interview Oklahoma native Adam Bruce. Adam has an extensive knowledge of percussion and teaching. We chat about incorporating accessories into your beginning percussion curriculum, preparing your 8th graders for the leap into high school, Adam’s approach to front ensemble arranging, and much more! We hope you enjoy this episode and can gain some educational info along the way.

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In episode 26, Remi and Kevin talk about programming percussion ensembles for your MS and HS studnents. From how to choose the right ensemble, to listing some of our favorite works, they give you some guidance and suggestions for your programs.

This is definitely not an exhaustive list, and there are many ensembles that are great to play. We just simply cannot name all of them in one episode.

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