EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 39 MIN
Ep. 17 - Band Parents: Best Friends or Worst Enemies?
from Team Islas Podcast · host Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, Zach Scheer
Band parents aren’t problems to manage — they’re a gold mine of support just waiting to be invited in. In Episode 17, we talk about professional communication (and why GroupMe doesn’t count), handling conflict face-to-face, being proactive instead of reactive, and simple relationship builders that change everything: shake hands, say hi, listen, and tell the truth.We also share real stories, practical ways to recruit help and give parents ownership, and the small detail that can make or break trust:End rehearsal on time. Every time.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/
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Band parents aren’t problems to manage — they’re a gold mine of support just waiting to be invited in. In Episode 17, we talk about professional communication (and why GroupMe doesn’t count), handling conflict face-to-face, being proactive instead of reactive, and simple relationship builders that change everything: shake hands, say hi, listen, and tell the truth. We also share real stories, practical ways to recruit help and give parents ownership, and the small detail that can make or break...
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