“DOC TALK”
quick talks:
Pro-Tips from the Studio
COMING SOON….
Steel Pan in the Symphony
Stick Control $ Maracas
Marimba Imagery
Floor Tom / Towel
Timpani: Touch-Lift Stroke
Marimba: To Roll or Not To Roll?
TALKING percussion pedagogy
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what you will find here?
As a performer and coach/mentor, I’ve spent years listening, asking, and learning alongside incredible percussionists. This page is about keeping that conversation going—a place where pedagogy is not just technique, but a dialogue that spans traditions, styles, and generations.
Practical Teaching Insights: From snare to marimba, marching percussion to world drumming—strategies for helping students grow at every level.
Philosophy & Mindset: Exploring the “why” behind percussion, from motivation to performance psychology.
Stories & Experiences: Sharing moments from clinics, classrooms, and concerts that shape our understanding of percussion education.
Tools & Resources: Lesson ideas, warm-ups, etudes, and links to materials you can use right away.
WHY “DOC TALK”?
As a performer and coach/mentor, I’ve spent years listening, asking, and learning alongside incredible percussionists. This page is about keeping that conversation going—a place where pedagogy is not just technique, but a dialogue that spans traditions, styles, and generations.