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!

Palen Music Website:

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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.

Adam's Website - https://www.abrucemusic.com/

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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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In episode 25, Remi and Kevin discuss the ins and outs of getting your percussionist section organized and ready for state band contest. These tips can apply to all grade levels and can help you in getting your percussionists fully prepared. We chat about part assignments, sight-reading, organizing the set ups, and more. Enjoy!

*This episode was recorded in March of 2024. We decided to wait to publish it until the timing was better so that these tips could actually be implemented right after listening.*

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