In episode 12, Remi and Kevin give advice to get your drumline sounding clean and crispy. From technique to tuning, there are so many factors that go into having a great sounded battery section. Listen or else!

In episode 11, Remi and Kevin talk about what worked (and what didn't) during the first full week of summer band. Also our take on ASMR and the Olympics.

In episode 10, Remi and Kevin give ten tips for starting summer band the right way. A lot of these apply to band as a whole, not just percussion. Email us with more tips or questions!

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In this final episode of a 4 part arc, Remi and Kevin discuss their approach to high school percussion and how to transition from the middle school classroom. The overall topic is wrapped up with some pointers on how to keep high school percussionists engaged, and dealing with the post-marching band blues. We even talk about some future plans for the podcast!

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In this third episode of the 4 part series, Remi and Kevin talk about their goals for an 8th grade percussion class. Prepping for marching band is a main topic here, along with some scheduling advice, and benchmarks for your students.

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In this second episode of a 4 part series, Remi and Kevin talk about their goals for a 7th grade (2nd year) percussion class. We talk rudiments, scales, aux instruments, and timpani for this very important year in your percussionist's development.

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In this special first episode of a 4 part arc, we introduce our "Percussion Planning" series. Remi and Kevin talk about what topics and skills you need to get through in a 6th grade percussion class. We reflect on some of the ways our classes have succeeded and failed, and give some helpful tips about feeling like your class is behind where they should be.

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In Episode 5, Remi and Kevin talk about all the factors that go into choosing the right mallet for the sound you want. This is "part 2" to episode 4, so go check that our first.

In Episode 4, Remi and Kevin talk about all the factors that go into choosing a drumstick. While it is largely up to personal preference, there are some general guidelines to consider. Overall, there is no wrong choice if you're getting the sound you want!

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In Episode 3, Remi and Kevin breakdown the all-important stroke types. We talk about each one and what purpose they serve - and how to introduce them to your students. These strokes are the foundation of all percussion playing, so we hope you enjoy the discussion and glean some wisdom!

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