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Percussion IQ
Oct 4, 20182 min read
Bad Attacks... WHY?
This blog is designed for all drummers in drumlines (or instructors) who have ever had a bad attack (This applies to everybody by the...
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Percussion IQ
Dec 13, 20172 min read
Drumming Pareto - 80/20 Rule
The question to ask is how can I use Pareto’s Principle in my drumming life? The 80/20 rule is called the Pareto Principle. The general...
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Percussion IQ
Dec 13, 20171 min read
What You Learn From Getting Cut
I've been cut from a lot of places….When I say a lot… I mean a lot. Freshman year of HS- cut from everything except alternate cymbals...
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Percussion IQ
Dec 13, 20172 min read
Rule of 16
A common question students ask is, “What’s a characteristic that distinguishes the best players in the world from everybody else.” This...
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Percussion IQ
Dec 10, 20172 min read
How Does An IQ Test Compare To Private Lessons?
The drumming world has questioned the benefits of an IQ test versus taking private lessons. There are 5 benefits that are unique to a...
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Percussion IQ
Jun 1, 20172 min read
A Challenge To Instructors: STOP BLAMING "OLD MAN HANDS"
I want to challenge an expression I’ve heard since I joined the marching percussion activity 19 years ago. I understand those who have...
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Percussion IQ
May 27, 20172 min read
The BLACK Wristband
I want you to think about martial arts. They incorporate a belt system that displays your rank within the activity. The belts outside of...
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Percussion IQ
Apr 2, 20173 min read
Why Attend A Percussion IQ Clinic?
In order to march in the top DCI and WGI lines, you need to be prepared for rigorous auditions and display a full arsenal of drumming. A...
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