EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 32 MIN
Ep. 4 - TIMING is #1, SOUND is #2
from Team Islas Podcast · host Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, Zach Scheer
This episode breaks down the top two priorities in any percussion program—timing first, sound second—and why they matter more than anything else (even technique 👀). Doug, Patricia, and Zach share real classroom strategies, stories, and practical rehearsal ideas to help your students play in time and make better sounds. From mental reps and metronome work to teaching sound through modeling and listening, this one’s packed with takeaways you can use today.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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This episode breaks down the top two priorities in any percussion program—timing first, sound second—and why they matter more than anything else (even technique 👀). Doug, Patricia, and Zach share real classroom strategies, stories, and practical rehearsal ideas to help your students play in time and make better sounds. From mental reps and metronome work to teaching sound through modeling and listening, this one’s packed with takeaways you can use today. Send us Fan Mail Questions? Comments? ...
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