Another book already! This is like 4 this year, which is definitely a new record for me. Today's book is really short, like 54 pages, which was a great way for me to get back into reading after a small break to focus on finishing up the winter season.

Happy New Year! 2025 is now a week old. Hopefully you have been able to make the most of this week.

So where do you start Ryan? I am glad you asked. I start with two simple tools. Yes, the drum pad and drum sticks...

I think we as educators are really good about telling students to practice, but not always as great at giving them tools to help...

They had a great season earning a silver medal, finishing the season breaking 80, and experiencing almost 20 points worth of growth.

We all face hurdles when we are working to elevate ourselves.

We all have a lot going on at one time. Some people are great at multitasking, and some are not. Like I said earlier, I am one of the nots

Wishing you all a happy, and productive, 2024.

I think that because it is time we can really get back to fundamentals and training for a minute.

It's that time of year where we should take time and remember all the things we are grateful.

"Everything has a price. It's just what you're willing to pay for it." - Anne Bishop "Everything has a price, including both success...

What do you want out of what you are doing? Is mediocrity enough? If not, what is great? What is acceptable? What is/are YOUR goal(s)?

This has been my busiest fall to date with 14 complete competitive shows and one non-competitive show.

There has been one common thread that I have been thinking about - how many and how fast decisions are made.

I just want to say congrats and thank you to all the groups I was involved with this past winter.

In some previous posts of mine, and on episodes of Volta (one of the podcast's I have done), I have talked about changing course when needed

Long time no see! A lot has been going on both positive and negative, and I took some time to process that information.

This is the time to reflect and give thanks for the year that was.

As the marching band season wraps up, I want to take a second to thank the programs that allowed me to contribute to their successes.

Don't forget that summer is also when you have the most time to make an investment in your playing and fundamentals.