Percussion Education Reads 8/20/18

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Where did the summer go? It feels like the kids just got out of school. It has been a busy summer for me and I am looking forward to some time to catch up and hang out with my family. Thanks to everyone who supported the Hasenpflug Consortium. As of last week, it has been fully funded. I can’t wait to working with Thom on the new piece. One of my goals this summer was to read more. Below are some of the books I am reading along with some lists for future reading. Please leave a comment and let me know what you are reading. There are so many books and so little time! (more…)

Percussion Education Reads 6/23/18

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Summer is here! What are your plans and goals? I am going to be traveling a lot this summer and my summer goal is read more. I am currently reading Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition). It is a fascinating book about how the gut works. It is the perfect mix of science and “plain English” and I am enjoying reading the book. What are you reading this summer? Leave a comment below. Thanks for your continued support PercussionEducation.com. (more…)

Percussion Education Reads 6/3/18

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Summer is around the corner! Hard to believe. What are your summer plans? Are you going to learn a new piece or read some books? Leave a comment below and let me know. I am looking forward to traveling with my family as well as getting in shape. In the previous “Percussion Education Reads 5/25/18”, I have included links on how to become a better writer. It is something I continue to work on and I hope these posts were helpful. Today’s edition include some posts about productivity, Bullet Journaling and how to make better decisions. Enjoy. (more…)

Percussion Education Reads 5/25/18

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It is Memorial Day Weekend in the US and I am looking forward to spending some time with my family and friends. I am also playing Coppelia with the Long Beach Ballet. I have been reading a lot of articles about becoming a better writer. Below are some links to more resources. Have a great weekend. (more…)

Percussion Education Reads 4/17/18: WGI Week

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It is WGI Percussion week in Dayton and here are some posts to read during the plane rides and rehearsal breaks. If you are in Dayton, please stop by the Yamaha booth and say hi!

For Work-Life Balance, Work Sunday Nights by Nick Douglas
I try and plan my weekly schedule and build my Bullet Journal on Sunday nights. As Ben Franklin said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”
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