Team Islas Podcast
The Team Islas Podcast is for anyone looking to better themselves in percussion education. Each episode features thoughtful, in depth advice and insight on a single topic from experienced educators Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer.
Team Islas Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 30 - When Should Beginners Start Keyboards?
Should beginner percussionists start learning keyboards on day one, after Thanksgiving, or even after Christmas?In this episode, Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer explore one of the most common questions in beginning percussion ...
Ep. 29 - We DISAGREE About All State
Is the All State Band process a time tested way to develop well rounded players and focus on execution, and learn to perform under pressure, or does it suck the life out of the musicality that we have worked so hard to develop in our students? ...
Ep. 28 - LISTENER QUESTION: What To Fix First When EVERYTHING Is Wrong?
Imagine this - You're a young teacher walking into your first gig. You discover old gear in disrepair, kids with bad attitudes who show up late, no help from the anyone else, and music that's too hard for the group. WHERE DO YOU START? This lis...
Ep. 27 - TIMPANI?!?! What, and What NOT To Teach.
French Grip, Gauges, Pedaling, Tuning, Muffling, & More! Should you teach your students everything there is to know about timpani? Can it even be done? Is the juice worth the squeeze? If it is, WHEN do you teach it, and what should you prio...
Ep. 26 - Rules 12 & 13: DETAILS & BREATHING - Keys To Success For You & Your Students
Rule 12: "(TEACHING) Drumming Is About Attention To Detail" - What does it look like to focus on details in your teaching and how does that motivate your students to focus on details in their playing? What does a detail oriented approach look l...
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