172 - Neil Grover
from @ percussion podcast Hosted by Casey Cangelosi
Neil Grover is a renowned percussionist (Boston Symphony and Boston Pops), accomplished music educator, imaginative product innovator, and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Grover Pro Percussion Inc., a market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of world-class percussion instruments. Watch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00 Intro and hello 2:22 Music charities 5:00 Some historic musicians you've worked with? 8:35 Founding GroverPro Percussion? 15:30 How...do you make a triangle ? 18:40 Other Boston percussionists who've started manufacturing mallets/instruments? 22:20 Developing instruments or mallets from composers' demands? 26:00 Balancing everything? 29:50 Karli: commonly funny percussion accessory scenarios in schools. 42:29 Advice for students on having an accessories routine? 46:15 Recommended starter equipment? 52:00 What motivates you, and how do you motivate your students? 58:35 Casey: What's the sound? Glenn Snoddy, the Fuzz Tone, and distortion. 1:11:50 Podcast speed trivia
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