Volta Percussion

This week we discussed Random Thoughts Part II.  Anything and everything, nothing is off the table. And this week, we got even deeper...Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed Timelining a Season.  How to set up a program from top to bottom including a production schedule.Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed Specialization.  Is it worth it and why?Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed Random Thoughts.  Anything and everything, nothing is off the table. Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed Does Overteaching Exist?  Do we let our students discover (learn) or do we just teach too much?Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed Critique.  What information should we take from judges, what's time critical and general discussion. Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed Preparation. Do we prepare our students enough for all of it and how do we coach the person vs coaching the performer?Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed how to Re-Engage. Setting students up for success amidst the massive changes that have happened in the last year. Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed how to reach your audience and does the message actually get where it's going?Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/Hosted by: Robert Dickens Jr. Elanders L. FrazierJohn GaalRyan Reed

This week we discussed how to determine when to punt (change directions) or when to push through (stay the course).Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we discussed why going from "good" to "great" sometimes seems impossible within that relationship when accomplishing something new. Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week  was all about listener appreciation and answering some questions from some of our listeners.Thanks for Listening!  Sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts. Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we discussed working with Band Directors that are Percussionists and those that are not.Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we discussed mastery and what does it actually mean.Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we discussed video assignment best practices.Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we discussed working with other educators with conflicting ideologies.Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we discussed teaching students on multiple levels. How should you approach? Is one way more beneficial than another?Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week, we did a recap of of last season, we discussed hybrid learning, school policies/procedures regarding teaching, assessments,  and some future predictions.Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week, we discuss the impact of discussing equipment purchases with high school students as soon as they enter high school and how this can have a lasting impact on the future of their educational experience. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week, we discuss music education for higher learning, the impacts on high school students seeking to decide on degree programs, and some insight on what feel is important regarding these degrees. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week's episode we dive into some opinions about what more can be done in the drum corp community, some disconnects to the music community overall, and some thoughts on how we can evolve. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

Continuing this week's episode is part three of a 3-part exploration behind the psychology of educators. From student/performer to educator/director, we all have a multitude of experiences that lead us to our own philosophies and actions. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week's episode is part two of a 3-part exploration behind the psychology of educators. From student/performer to educator/director, we all have a multitude of experiences that lead us to our own philosophies and actions. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week's episode is part one of a 3-part exploration behind the psychology of educators. From student/performer to educator/director, we all have a multitude of experiences that lead us to our own philosophies and actions. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week's episode talks about endorsements, percussion education vs music education in the classroom, and how competitive marching percussion fits in the landscape of percussion education in the classroom.Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we ask ourselves the question: What do I wish I knew when I was younger? and more! Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

This week we discussed how the Covid-19 Pandemic affected us and how this might change music education permanently. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

Today we continue our discussion about writing and teaching, dipping into our evolution (change) as designers/educators and creating cultures.Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

Today we talk about writing and how it relates to teaching. Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/

Introductions and our backgrounds. Get to know us!Thanks for Listening! Email us! voltapercussion@gmail.comCatch us here as well! https://www.instagram.com/voltapercussion/