Ep. 15 - Battery & Pit Exercises: So Many Options, So Little Time!

There are a million “good” exercises… so how do you pick the right ones for your students?Doug, Patricia, and Zach break down how to build an exercise routine that actually serves the show. We talk about choosing exercises that match the skills and tempos in the show, why getting your front ensemble on sticks and pads can tighten timing fast, and how to simplify your focus (especially in a rebuild situation) so your group improves quicker with less stress.Plus: Do you have to play keyboard exercises in all 12 keys? Practical ways to use dynamics, how to avoid the mid-season trap of teaching new exercises instead of developing skills, and why it’s worth reaching out—DM, call, ask questions—when you’re building alone.Send 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/