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

Two book reviews in two months! Woohoo. I have been reading a little bit almost every day the last two months.

I just want to say congrats and thank you to all the groups I was involved with this past winter.

It has been a year since I posted about what I was reading. Mainly because I got distracted and stopped. So what got me reading again?

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.

As the marching band season wraps up, I want to take a second to thank the programs that allowed me to contribute to their successes.

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.

I just want to take a second to congratulate and thank all the groups that I was involved with this winter.

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...

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?

Marching band is officially wrapped up and what a season it was!!! Some of the design started in 2020, but all the accomplishments of...

I hope when you read that word "tradition" you hear it in your head like it is in Fiddler on the Roof. At least that is the way I hear...

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