"Everything has a price. It's just what you're willing to pay for it." - Anne Bishop "Everything has a price, including both success...

What do you want out of what you are doing? Is mediocrity enough? If not, what is great? What is acceptable? What is/are YOUR goal(s)?

There has been one common thread that I have been thinking about - how many and how fast decisions are made.

In some previous posts of mine, and on episodes of Volta (one of the podcast's I have done), I have talked about changing course when needed

Long time no see! A lot has been going on both positive and negative, and I took some time to process that information.

This is the time to reflect and give thanks for the year that was.

Don't forget that summer is also when you have the most time to make an investment in your playing and fundamentals.

Book Review #2...with a catchier name.

So this is really part 2 of the last post, which was about reflecting on your growth. Today we are putting that reflection into planning.

As one school year ends let's take a second during this busy time to reflect on the good things that have happened.

Does this mean you shouldn't listen to other people. ABSOLUTELY NOT! Listen to everyone because something someone says might click for you

I want to talk about something today that I don't think we talk about enough in the marching arts, and percussion education in general....

Today's tip is to double check your electronics. It is super easy to get wrapped up in what the students are doing...

If you are like me, you definitely plan to bring a backpack with you to shows. I don't always carry mine, but I always have it...

Last week, I did my #10yearchallenge in a blog format. This week I wanted to make a list of things I would tell my younger self

The other thing I think of when I hear/say "The Road Here," is the 10 year challenge I keep seeing all over my social media.

Now, it is my goal to teach the skill as fast as possible and then throw as many variations of the skill at the students as possible.

To sum up the list, it is to live a happy, health, successful life. What are you goals/plans for 2022?

Just want to wish all my clients, friends and family a very happy new year!

Taking a look back at the last year and how it is helping to shape our current season.