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The semester is in full swing and things are going well. How are you doing? What are you practicing? Keep us posted on any new repertoire or things to check out. Here are some articles we have been reading this week.
Timeboxing: Maximizing Your Productivity by the Mind Tools Editorial Team
20 Reasons Why You Should Use A Metronome by Eric Barfield
Ensemble Chemistry: Why Do We “Click” with Some of Our Colleagues and Not with Others? by Noa Kageyama, Ph.D.
6 things you should know about recording with a percussion ensemble by Paolo Parolini
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February already? It is hard to believe. Congrats to the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning on winning Super Bowl 50. Have a great week and enjoy the articles below. Let me know if there are any articles I should share. Leave a comment below.
Seeking Inspiration? Stop Looking and Start Doing by Tessa Miller
“Productive Failure”: A Teaching Method Which Leads to Short Term Failure, but Long Term Success by Dr. Noa Kageyama
The Classroom Is Dead by Eli Horowitz
How Much Is Your Favorite College Football Team Worth? by Andrew Beaton
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NAMM week is finally here! This is my second NAMM as Product Manager for Yamaha Percussion and I am looking forward to a great show. If you are attending NAMM this year, please stop by the Marriott and say hi! It is going to be a beautiful week with the forecast in the 70s. If there is anything you want me to check out, please leave a comment below. Here are some articles to check out as you make your way to NAMM.
London’s new concert hall must be built on sound principles by Rowan Moore
5-Minute Read: The Problem with the Percussion by Dr. Ward Miller
To Listen or Not to Listen: Does Listening to a Recording Help Us Learn Faster and Play More Accurately? by Noa Kageyama, Ph.D.
http://blog.theliteracysite.com/health-creativity/ by Paige Turner
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Happy New Year! I am grateful to everyone who has visited this site and supported percussion education. Thank you and here’s to a great 2016! The new year is going well so far and I am getting ready for the NAMM show next week. I hope to post some updates during the show. If there is something you would like me to check out, please leave a comment and I’ll take some pictures and get some information about the product.
Stop “Defending” Music Education by Peter Greene
Music parenting’s unexpected, positive benefits by Amy Nathan
Make Money Blogging: 20 Lessons Going from 0 to $100,000 per Month by Jon Morrow
8 Books Every Percussionist Should Own by Brandon Arvay
In addition, I would add Percussion Instruments and their history by James Blades.
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I hope everyone had a Happy Holidays. It was a crazy week in our house. My whole family caught a stomach virus and we were knocked out for 5 days prior to Christmas. (Reminder: Wash your hands a lot to avoid spreading germs). The worst is hopefully over and we can get back to celebrating and being with friends and family. Here are some reading materials for the end of the year.
Check out the podcast by Casey Cangelosi, Megan Arns, Laurel Black and Benjamin Charles. They do a weekly video interview with one special guest. It is definitely something to check out and binge watch.
Is your company the jerk at the party? by Zach Thomas
Here’s an Easy Way to Help Your Brain Learn Faster by Noa Kageyama, Ph. D.
I’m Marc Maron, and This Is How I Work by Andy Orin
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Where has the year gone? I can’t believe it is December and the holidays are upon us. As we get closer to the end of the year, I hope you can take sometime to reflect on the year. Think about your successes and failures. Or about your great concerts and not-so-good concerts. What were your favorite classes and new pieces you learned? All these things shape who you are and who you will become. Value these new friendships, experiences, and moments and learn what you can while you are still in school. Don’t take it for granted. I know you have heard this over and over again, but it is the truth. It is difficult to appreciate this when you are in school, but trust me, it only gets harder. Ok, I’ll get off my soap box. Check out my suggested readings and let me know if there are more articles I should add next week. (more…)
