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The Team Islas Podcast is for anyone looking to better themselves in percussion education. Each episode features thoughtful, in depth advice and insight on a single topic from experienced educators Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer.
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- Ep. 30 - When Should Beginners Start Keyboards? · 34 minShould beginner percussionists start learning keyboards on day one, after Thanksgiving, or even after Christmas? In this episode, Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer…
- Ep. 29 - We DISAGREE About All State · 42 minIs the All State Band process a time tested way to develop well rounded players and focus on execution, and learn to perform under pressure, or does it suck the life out of the…
- Ep. 28 - LISTENER QUESTION: What To Fix First When EVERYTHING Is Wrong? · 39 minImagine this - You're a young teacher walking into your first gig. You discover old gear in disrepair, kids with bad attitudes who show up late, no help from the anyone else, and…
- Ep. 27 - TIMPANI?!?! What, and What NOT To Teach. · 53 minFrench Grip, Gauges, Pedaling, Tuning, Muffling, & More! Should you teach your students everything there is to know about timpani? Can it even be done? Is the juice worth the…
- Ep. 26 - Rules 12 & 13: DETAILS & BREATHING - Keys To Success For You & Your Students · 34 minRule 12: "(TEACHING) Drumming Is About Attention To Detail" - What does it look like to focus on details in your teaching and how does that motivate your students to focus on…
- Ep. 25 - The ART Of The Private Lesson · 43 minA GREAT private lesson experience vs. going through the motions. What's the difference? Join Doug, Patricia, and Zach for practical tips about how to shape a lesson experience…
- CELEBRATE! 1 year of the Team Islas Podcast (Giveaway Inside) · 15 minTHANK YOU for listening to the Team Islas Podcast! It's been a year and we are just getting started. Join Doug, Patricia, and Zach as we reintroduce, recap, and look forward to…
- Ep. 24 - Staff Change? Successfully Navigate Hiring For Yourself & Your Students · 31 minStaff changes are inevitable, but they don't have to disrupt your percussion program. In this episode, Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer discuss how to navigate the…
- Ep. 23 - Should I Even Do A Percussion Ens. Concert?!?! · 21 minIt's the spring! Is it time for percussion ensemble? Should I have a guest artist? Forget it and do indoor? Both? Neither?!?! Actually, answer this question first. Why would you…
- Ep. 22 - There Is NO Such Thing As An Open Roll. · 26 minYes, you read that correctly! Rule #10 From Master Hands by Doug Bush states "There is no such thing as a roll, there is only rhythm and sticking". It's time for a mindset shift…
- Ep. 21 - Listener Question! "How to develop a strong percussion culture when the band isn't great?" · 24 minA listener asked: How do you build a strong percussion culture when the band program isn’t fully aligned? In this episode, we break down practical strategies for creating buy-in…
- Ep. 20 - Tell, Don't Ask. How To Raise The Bar In Your Rehearsals. · 38 min"The best we can do for them (students) is to insist on having the thing done right because they're capable and it's our job to shine a light on that, on the path towards…
- Ep. 19 - 3 Types of Timing EVERY Student Must Know · 38 minThere are THREE types of timing: Spatial, Motion Based, and Rhythm Change. Distilling them down into digestible definitions that you reinforce day after day WILL make a huge…
- Ep. 18 - Honest PASIC Recap For Teachers & Students · 28 minPASIC is the one percussion event that reminds you why music in person matters. In this episode, we recap PASIC 2025 and past PASIC experiences—world-class performances you can…
- Ep. 17 - Band Parents: Best Friends or Worst Enemies? · 40 minBand parents aren’t problems to manage — they’re a gold mine of support just waiting to be invited in. In Episode 17, we talk about professional communication (and why GroupMe…
- Ep. 16 - Rule #5: Think Of The Correct Thing At The Correct Time · 21 minThe fifth rule from "Master Hands" by Doug Bush. Join the Team for a discussion of what, when, and how your students should expend their mental energy. Get practical advice about…
- Ep. 15 - Battery & Pit Exercises: So Many Options, So Little Time! · 35 minThere are a million “good” exercises… so how do you pick the right ones for your students? Doug, Patricia, and Zach break down how to build an exercise routine that actually…
- Ep. 14 - 6 Steps To Better Beginners TODAY! · 42 minThe spring semester is here and we've got six simple steps you can implement TODAY to take your beginner class to the next level! The team discuss proven strategies for classroom…
- Ep. 13 - Drumline Camp Deep Dive! · 37 minThe drumline is set and the camp is scheduled - now what?!?! Let's get in the weeds and work out every detail of your drumline camp. Set up, pacing, exercises, procedures, goals…
- Ep. 12 - How to Schedule Your Drumline Camp for Success · 44 minYour drumline camp schedule has a HUGE impact on your success throughout the fall! Time of year, time of day (this one might surprise you), staff considerations, location, and…
