by Jeff | Feb 11, 2014 | Percussionists
Downloadable Drum Rudiment Chart <– Use this jpg for printing or posting this drum rudiment chart.. –> pdf version Other charts –> Rudiments There are many downloadable ‘Drum Rudiment Charts’ online, but due to copyright...
by Jeff | Feb 11, 2014 | Free Resource, Percussionists
Common Drum Set Beats Click to enlarge and print. These are common drum set beats in styles drum set players will often see. –> pdf version Other charts –> Rudiments Check out the Jazz Builders Drum Set Book if you’re looking for a...
by Jeff | Feb 11, 2014 | Articles, Band Director, Brass Players, Percussionists
Practice Routines for Musicians Downloadable Practice Routines -> Poster Productive Practice Tips -> Poster Playing outside of class/lesson time can be difficult (time, place. etc.) for musicians, but is truly the key to self-improvement and mastery. Even with...
by Jeff | Nov 24, 2013 | Articles, Improv Studies
Big Band Listening Guide This Big Band Listening Guide includes seven tracks featuring the Buddy Rich Big Band, Maynard Ferguson and his band, the Stan Kenton Orchestra, and an older track from Count Basie. The first three were the most prominent Big Bands over the...
by Jeff | Nov 24, 2013 | Articles, Free Resource
Tips for Home Practice by Jeff Bolduc For Band Students and their Families. It is hoped that parents go through some of the problems and solutions presented in this article together with their band student. A willingness to explore music performance together is...