The Percussion Pedagogy Podcast

Welcome to our weekly episode teaser!

This is just a taste of what’s coming next week and we hope you enjoy.
We would like to introduce our first guest, Dr. Omar Carmenates. Omar is the Associate Professor of Percussion at Furman University and is a master teacher. He has been doing some incredible things with his studio at Furman during this pandemic and we wanted to share this with you all.

If you like what you are hearing, please SUBSCRIBE to our podcast (on whatever platform you use) as well as RATE and REVIEW us. We would really appreciate it!
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The music you hear was created by my good friend, Ryan Robinson.
All graphic design work was done by Janell Anne.
PPP is edited and hosted by me, Tommy Dobbs

www.tommydobbspercussion.com for more information about our guests. @thepercussionpedagogypodcast on Instagram for pictures, updates, and more.

We would like to welcome back Mr. Ryan Beach to the podcast for PART TWO of our interview with him!
This second installment with Ryan is one of my favorites. While the series is about practicing, this episode focuses mainly on the inner battles we all face as musicians. Whether that’s in the practice room, during auditions, or with your current job.

Ryan and I get really personal with this one. And if you are someone who went through music school, med school, or are in a leadership role, this is an episode you can relate to.

Here we go and I hope you enjoy!
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Ryan is currently the Principle Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony... that’s right! He’s not a percussionist or director!

However, from getting to know him over the last few years and I know that the information he has is valid for anyone and, after you listen to his episodes, you will agree.

If you like what you hear, head over to his podcast That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation. as well as check out his website www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com to book a session with him. If you want to get serious about practicing, contact this dude ASAP!

Thanks for being on the show, Ryan! We are excited to release your episodes to the world.

All the music you hear on this episode comes from Ryan’s soon to be released album “Insights. New Music for Trumpet and Piano.” Make sure to check that out RIGHT NOW!

This is a very special episode and features one of my best friends, Jamie Wind Whitmarsh!

Jamie is a fabulous composer, percussionist, and human being. And, I am leading a Percussion Quartet Consortium with him as the composer. The work is entitled American Biomes and it is a full concert length work (40-50 minutes), written for percussion quartet (with limited instrumentation), and can be programed in its entirety or as individual movements.

I have commissioned Jamie a lot over the years because I, much like a lot of other university programs, have some incredibly talented students but limited rehearsal space and gear options. So, this piece is on the scale of a David Maslanka work but written for a quartet with limited instruments, i.e. one of each of the main keyboard instruments (marimba, vibes, glock, chimes, etc.), drums (toms, bd, snare drum, etc.), and found objects.

With the deadline to join the consortium coming up, I wanted to take a moment and highlight the project for those that might be interested in joining.

Here’s the overview and how to join:

$200 buy in (can be split up however you want)

$23 additional solos, duet, and ensemble pieces will be delivered to you via Dropbox

Receive the piece by January 15th, 2021

Join by contacting me at [email protected] or [email protected]

I hope you enjoy this episode and check out some of Jamie’s work and his podcast.

Also, all the music you hear during the episode was taken from the American Biomes sketches, which was Jamie using the voice memo app to record himself playing piano and marimba . Also, there’s a short clip at the end (when Jamie is telling a funny story about me) that was used with permission of my good friend, Brian Nozny. Reach out to him to find out more about that piece.

https://www.jamiewhitmarsh.com/

https://www.okmmc.org/

https://www.jamiewhitmarsh.com/podcast

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

This is my interview with Jeff Luft of Luft Mallets and I’m so excited to share this with you!

Jeff makes world-class timpani mallets and is always trying new things! If you are interested in instrument making, starting a business, or just listening to a cool guy talk about life, this is the episode for you!

If you haven't checked out his mallets, tambourines, and drum pads you are missing out! Make sure to head over to his website https://www.luftmallets.com/ and grab a pair or two!

Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.

Thanks for being on the show, Jeff! I had a blast talking with you!

Luft Mallet's IG
Much love,
Tommy Dobbs
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Edited/Mastered by Darci Wright
Original Music by Ryan Robinson
Graphic Design by Janell Ann

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

This is my interview with Neil Grover of Grover Pro Percussion and I’m so excited to share this with you!

Neil is no stranger in our field and his instruments are used all over the world by the most distinguished performers and educators. Anyone that has ever used one of his tambourines, triangles, or wood blocks knows that they are second to none. But what you might not know is how he got his start. This episode is all about how he created his first triangle and tambourine as well as how he started one of the most successful percussion instrument businesses in the US.

If you haven't checked out his triangles, tambourines, wood blocks, and mallets you are missing out!

Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.

Thanks for being on the show, Mr. Grover! This was an inspiring interview and I hope you enjoy!

Grover Pro Percussion Website

Grover Pro IG
Much love,
Tommy Dobbs
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Edited/Mastered by Darci Wright
Original Music by Ryan Robinson
Graphic Design by Janell Ann