An illuminating discussion with Dave Goodman on the life of the legendary Tony Williams . . .
I can’t think of a better way I’d like to celebrate the life & legacy of Tony Williams - on this 24th anniversary of his untimely passing - than to share this recent interview I did about the great man on Drum History Podcast: https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/post/ep-88-the-biography-of-tony-williams-with-dave-goodman #tonywilliams #drums
I can’t think of a better way I’d like to celebrate the life & legacy of Tony Williams - on this 24th anniversary of his untimely passing - than to share this recent interview I did about the great man on Drum History Podcast: https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/post/ep-88-the-biography-of-tony-williams-with-dave-goodman #tonywilliams #drums
From The Band Teacher's Percussion Guide resource page at Oxford University Press https://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780190461690/resources/videos/2.3/, "Preparing the Relaxed Stroke", helps #banddirectors get #percussion students to play with greater control, fluidity, and a lighter touch.
#musiceducation, #snaredrumming
Get Organized Behind the #Drums with Larnell Lewis [L&M Learning Series C... https://youtu.be/Z3KLjaQBZrI via @YouTube #musiceducation
An excellent lesson on ride cymbal technique from the great Peter Erskine. #MusicEducators and students should take note of his relaxed playing, and how to practise slowly while focusing on time and sound . . . #drumset #jazzdrumming
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Here's just one video among many you'll find on The Band Teacher's Percussion Guide resource page at Oxford University Press [lnkd.in/g9XpUiV].![]()
In "Preparing the Relaxed Stroke", band and drum teachers will discover an effective teaching technique that will immediately get students playing with a lighter touch, and greater control and fluidity.
Listen to TSO Principal Percussion Charles Settle and his children celebrate MLB opening day
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For the opening day of the 2021 baseball season Settle hits a home run with this fun rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”
Larnell Lewis is a wonderful musician. This promises to be a very informative and inspiring clinic for both teachers and students . . .
Get Organized Behind the Drums with Larnell Lewis [L&M Learning Series Clinic]
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Figuring out what to practice can be a challenge. Even understanding how to support a song, a moment, or even what kit piece to hit at any particular moment ...
The remarkable Warren Wolf playing vibes, drums AND piano!! Very exciting music. A bit of inspiration for your students (and for me too!!) . . .
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A terrific ride cymbal lesson by the great Peter Erskine. Students should note how relaxed his playing is, and the importance of practising slowly while focusing on time and sound. As a followup, students can check out his playing with Weather Report and many other wonderful bands . . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYSFMeT4LxU
Peter Erskine - Ride Cymbal Technique Part 1 - YouTube
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Being able to smoothly swing a beat on the ride cymbal is an essential skill for any jazz drummer. From the dynamic quality, to the rhythmic placement of each h...
OMEA Counterpoint 2018, Hamilton
November 2nd: Snare Drum Technique and Evaluation Workshop
Stewart’s percussion workshop, Control and Speed on the Snare Drum: Teaching and Evaluating a Relaxed Technique, at OMEA Counterpoint 2018 provides teachers with all the tools and confidence needed to effectively teach snare drum technique in band class. Teachers will also discover a practical system for evaluation that guides students to greater control and speed […]
November 2nd: Snare Drum Technique and Evaluation Workshop
NYSSMA Winter Conference,
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2017: Workshop and Appearance with JW Pepper
Looking forward to meeting colleagues and talking percussion at the NYSSMA Winter Conference in Rochester, NY. In my workshop, Teaching a Relaxed Percussion Technique, I’ll explain : an effective snare drum grip playing with relaxed arms and hands using the rebound off the drum for speed and control using “lifts and levels” to play smooth dynamics […]
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2017: Workshop and Appearance with JW Pepper
OMEA Interlude
Join me Nov 3 at St. John’s @MusicForCanada booth @OMEAInterlude17 in Huntsville to talk percussion & The Band Teacher’s @PercussionGuide
The Band Teacher’s Percussion Guide – Book Launch & Workshop
Saturday, April 8 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT St. John’s Music Toronto – 109 Vanderhoof Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4G2H7 Join Stewart as he introduces “The Band Teacher’s Percussion Guide: Insights into Playing and Teaching Percussion” (Oxford University Press), presents a workshop for current and future band teachers, and fields all your percussion questions. 1:00-1:30 Welcome and Introduction […]