Everything Band Podcast

Florida State University percussion professor John W. Parks IV is really passionate about the importance of teaching and learning the "right way" and this becomes a recurring theme throughout this remarkable conversation. Topics: John's musical background Trophy hunting in music education and putting the students first The type of students John brings to FSU and how he disarms "problem" students Use the local college to find a percussion teacher to come into your band room. Qualities necessary to becoming a successful teacher and having a plan! Teach skills, not pieces Percussion resources for teachers 2000 Eastman Wind Ensemble Japan tour Garnet House Productions Why college football coaches need to stop cursing so much! Links: Daniel's Orchestral Music Raynor Caroll: Symphonic Repertoire Guide for Timpani and Percussion Black Swamp Percussion Videos Vic Firth Percussion Videos John teaches the Porgy and Bess xylophone solo Percy Grainger: Irish Tune from County Derry Anthony Iannaccone: Sea Drift (Mv