The Percussion Pedagogy Podcast

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

This is my interview with Jeff Luft of Luft Mallets and I’m so excited to share this with you!

Jeff makes world-class timpani mallets and is always trying new things! If you are interested in instrument making, starting a business, or just listening to a cool guy talk about life, this is the episode for you!

If you haven't checked out his mallets, tambourines, and drum pads you are missing out! Make sure to head over to his website https://www.luftmallets.com/ and grab a pair or two!

Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.

 Thanks for being on the show, Jeff! I had a blast talking with you!

Luft Mallet's IG


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs

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Edited/Mastered by Darci Wright
Original Music by Ryan Robinson
Graphic Design by Janell Ann

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

This is my interview with Neil Grover of Grover Pro Percussion and I’m so excited to share this with you!

Neil is no stranger in our field and his instruments are used all over the world by the most distinguished performers and educators. Anyone that has ever used one of his tambourines, triangles, or wood blocks knows that they are second to none. But what you might not know is how he got his start. This episode is all about how he created his first triangle and tambourine as well as how he started one of the most successful percussion instrument businesses in the US. 

If you haven't checked out his triangles, tambourines, wood blocks, and mallets you are missing out! 

Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.

 Thanks for being on the show, Mr. Grover! This was an inspiring interview and I hope you enjoy!

Grover Pro Percussion Website

Grover Pro IG


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs

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Edited/Mastered by Darci Wright
Original Music by Ryan Robinson
Graphic Design by Janell Ann

Welcome back to The Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

We are starting back from a four month break with one of my good friends, Dr. Lisa Kachouee! Lisa is the clarinet professor at Oklahoma City University and she is wonderful!!

This episode is entitled "Internalized Capitalism and the Musician's Mind" and it's one of my favorites so far.

If you like what you hear, please leave us a review. I would really appreciate it. :)

Follow everything Lisa and her students are up to at www.clarinetstars.com and on IG @clarinetstars

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

This is my interview with Josh Jones and I’m so excited to share this with you!

Josh is currently the Principal Percussionist with The Kansas City Symphony and  Adjunct Percussion Professor at UMKC. 

Josh is also extremely active online with dozens of free educational videos, instrument demonstrations, and truly uplifting content for everyone! Check him out on Instagram and Facebook!

This episode dives into Josh's life, musician background, his snare drum practice routine/materials, and is filled with heartfelt information that will leave you smiling. 

Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.

 Thanks for being on the show, Josh! It was an honor to talk with you!

Josh's Website

Josh's IG


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs 

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

This is my interview with Patricia (Patsy) Dash and I’m so excited to share this with you!

Patsy is a section percussionist with The Chicago Symphony (since 1986) and is the founder/director of The Chicago Symphony’s Percussion Scholarship Program (PSP).

 PSP is a wonderful organization that brings in young musicians from the Chicago area for private percussion lessons and concerts! The organization is COMPLETELY FREE and students that are accepted receive instruments/books. This is an incredible organization that has been around for over 25 years and has produced some exceptional performers/humans. 

This episode dives into Patsy’s life, musician background, and has lots of information about the PSP. If you want to know more about her or PSP, check out the links below. 

Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.

 Thanks for being on the show, Patsy! It was an honor to talk with you!

More about Patsy Dash 

More about the PSP


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs 

We are so excited to share our interview with THE ONE AND ONLY, Jauvon Gilliam!

Jauvon is a triple threat. He is the Principal Timpanist with The National Symphony, the Coordinator of Percussion Studies at The University of Maryland, and the owner of Capitol Percussion and Backline Rentals.

Most importantly, Jauvon is a wonderful human and someone I truly enjoyed talking with.

Checkout his new line of timpani mallets from Innovative Percussion if you want to step up your timpani game and I hope you enjoy the episode!

If you don't mind taking a few seconds to Rate and Review PPP on your streaming services, we would greatly appreciate it!

One Love,

Tommy Dobbs

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Music by Ryan Robinson
Logo by Janell Ann
Find out more about Tommy Dobbs 

Hello, Everyone! 

Here’s our last episode of this series on practicing and we hope you enjoy!

This interview is with marimba soloist, composer/arranger, Artistic Director of Heartland Marimba, and  overall fun human-being, Matthew Coley!

To talk about his accomplishments would take a lifetime. So, instead please head over to his website www.hearmatthewcoley.com as well as search him on YouTube. You will be blown away!

Here’s a few more links to his other organizations as well as links to a few products we talk about on the show.

We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!

Heartland Marimba

Beetle Percussion Marimba Pad


Also, all the music you hear in this episode was performed by Matthew and are his personally arrangement. To listen more and/or purchase the music, head over to the Heartland Marimba website. 

We would like to welcome back Mr. Ryan Beach to the podcast for PART TWO of our interview with him!

This second installment with Ryan is one of my favorites. While the series is about practicing, this episode focuses mainly on the inner battles we all face as musicians. Whether that’s in the practice room, during auditions, or with your current job. 

Ryan and I get really personal with this one. And if you are someone who went through music school, med school, or are in a leadership role, this is an episode you can relate to. 

Here we go and I hope you enjoy! 

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Ryan is currently the Principle Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony… that’s right! He’s not a percussionist or director! 

However, from getting to know him over the last few years and I know that the information he has is valid for anyone and, after you listen to his episodes, you will agree.

If you like what you hear, head over to his podcast That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation. as well as check out his website www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com to book a session with him. If you want to get serious about practicing, contact this dude ASAP! 

Thanks for being on the show, Ryan! We are excited to release your episodes to the world. 

All the music you hear on this episode comes from Ryan’s soon to be released album “Insights. New Music for Trumpet and Piano.” Make sure to check that out RIGHT NOW!

We would like to welcome Mr. Ryan Beach to the podcast!

Ryan is currently the Principle Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony… that’s right! He’s not a percussionist or director! 

However, from getting to know him over the last few years and I know that the information he has is valid for anyone and, after you listen to his episodes, you will agree.

If you like what you hear, head over to his podcast That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation. as well as check out his website www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com to book a session with him. If you want to get serious about practicing, contact this dude ASAP! 

Thanks for being on the show, Ryan! We are excited to release your episodes to the world. 

All the music you hear on this episode comes from Ryan’s soon to be released album “Insights. New Music for Trumpet and Piano.” Make sure to check that out RIGHT NOW!

I am so excited to have Dr. Andy Harnsberger on the show to talk about all things practicing! This new series and, this specific episode, is not going to be the basics on how to practice. Although he does cover some of that. 

This series is more about developing life routines that will better equip you for a future in music or in whatever field you reside in. 

I learn more every time I record these interviews. This one in particular left me humbled, emotional, and uplifted. Andy, it’s always a pleasure talking with you and thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your story. 

If you don’t know about Andy or his program, head over to his website https://www.andyharnsberger.com/ and check out what his amazing studio is up to at Lee University.

Also, make sure to checkout his new album Unbreakable as well as, my personal favorite, Phoenix. 

Also, here are a few links to the articles and books he referenced In the episode:

1. https://bulletproofmusician.com/
2. Stretching for a Pain Free Performance Article
3. The Truths About Practicing