Ep. 11 - Rule #3: Transitions Are The Most Difficult Thing In Music. Rule #4: Hug Your Monster

You've made timing number #1, and sound #2. Now what? Take your students to the next level by focusing on the most difficult thing is music - Transitions. Learn how to use mental runs and dedicated rehearsal time to help your ensembles and individual students navigate transitions successfully starting in their beginner year.Rule #4: Hug Your Monster (AKA Practice Your Weaknesses, Not Your Strengths). The team explains how to implement this for the battery, front ensemble, and for individuals, and discusses how both rules develop and require a high level of patience. Stick around to the end for a story about the Phantom Regiment 2008 quad line and a Christopher Deane marimba solo, which you can check out here -https://youtu.be/kz2sIjMfKYs?si=OIKcDKnyBFEIUVrMSend us Fan MailQuestions? Comments? - Reach out! [email protected]:Player's Guide For The Beginning Percussionist - Beginner Percussion BookSuper Hands - Intermediate Snare Drum Method Book by Doug BushMomentum - Intermediate 2 Mallet Keyboard Book by Patricia IslasYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheerSocials:Doughttps://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/Patriciahttps://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islashttps://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/Zachhttps://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/