Organized Rhythm, a percussion and organ duo featuring Clive Driskill-Smith and Joseph Gramley, performs J.S. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. Be sure to check out their recording of the Planets by Holst.
Last week, Gary Burton announced his retirement from performing. Over the next couple of months, we will feature articles and interviews with Gary. Here’s a recent podcast that TakeNote, a magazine by BerkleeOnline.
Check out the page for videos and more information about Gary Burton’s career.
A couple of months ago, Doug Perkins sat down with Michael Burritt, Percussion Professor at Eastman University, to talk about teaching, music, and family. There are other podcasts including interviews with Josh Quillen, Eric Beach, Ivan Trevino, and John Kennedy. What are your favorite podcasts? Leave a comment below.
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It is difficult to believe that March is almost here. Where did the first two months of the year go? If you are a collegiate educator, can you believe that there are only two months left in the semester? Below are some articles to get you ready for the rest of semester and to start thinking about summer. Please share your articles below in the comments.
17 Smart Things the Most Productive People do Every Day by Larry Kim
2016 Best Books: Over 100 Good Books to Read, Organized by Category by James Clear
I absolutely love James Clear’s blog. His posts are thoughtful and inspiring. Check out this post and read another one while you are there.
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Brady Harrison Perfoms Nigel Westlake’s Fabian Theory.
How many top 10 lists did you read this year? Every year, we are inundated with posts about the top “things”. But why are there never “the worst posts of the year?” So I decided to post my 5 worst posts of the year in hopes you take some time to check these out. Happy New Year and I look forward to a great 2017!
Zildjian Education – New World Symphony
Every Instrument in this Room by Geoff Sheil
Thank you for your continued support and here’s to more percussion education in the coming year. It would be great to hear from you. Please leave a comment below and say hi. Happy New Year! Here are the top 5 posts from 2016.
1) On Student Attendance at Faculty Performances: Dr. Tracy Wiggins wrote a great article on the importance of students attending recitals. Read it and share it with your students.
2) Jeff Porcaro plays Rosanna: One of my all time favorite drummers playing the classic groove to Rosanna. Even if you are not a drumset player, you will appreciate this amazing video. Last year this was #1 and it remains in the top 5 again this year.
3) The Greatest Snare Drum Tuning Trick: Every time I watch this video, I always wonder how long the counterhoop will remain flat and round?
4) Snare Drum Head Showdown: A showdown of 14 drum heads in one video.
5) Episode 026: Composing using the Rudiments: Rounding out the top 5, this post continues to be popular. In the coming year, I hope to create more videos about composing.
Inner Eye is inspired by a statue of Shiva at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The “third eye” or “inner eye” of the statue is believed to see beyond sight, and is the portal into the central energy point of a being. This idea of inward reflection, and dizziness felt when observing the multiple faces of the statue, led the the circular motifs and chaotic moments of this piece.
Maria Finkelmeier, marimba and loop
Scott Quade, videography
PASIC is over and it was great to see some many friends and colleagues! Congrats to the PAS staff and board for a successful event. I am looking forward to next year. Thanksgiving is this week and I am thankful for everyone who reads this blog. Thanks for your support over the years and I look forward to the future. Here’s some articles to check out over the break. Let me know what you are reading. Please leave a comment below.
Let’s talk Bartok (or: Making Things Sound As Easy As They Aren’t) by Jeremy Epp
Learning Something New? Try This Mental Practice Tweak That Could Accelerate the Learning Process By Noa Kageyama
Website Design Inspiration: Best Music Teacher Websites by Melanie @ Bandzoogle.com
What You Need to Know About Taxes If You Make Money from the Gig Economy by Kristin Wong
What it means to be a critical thinker and why marketers need to embrace the concept by Matt Umbro
I always enjoy finding hidden gems on the internet. A while ago, I posted the drumset audio track of Jeff Porcaro playing Rosanna. What an iconic groove! In today’s post, I want to share another fantastic drumset audio track by legend Neil Peart. This track features his drumming on Tom Sawyer. Are there any tracks you have heard that you would like to share with the community? Please leave a comment below and I will post them.
Skype Lessons with Dr. Gerhart