Ep. 21 - Listener Question! "How to develop a strong percussion culture when the band isn't great?"

CELEBRATE! 1 year of the Team Islas Podcast (Giveaway Inside)

THANK 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 what's next. Also, IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME! Email us your question for a chance to win a book pack including "Players Guide", "Super Hands" & "Momentum"! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509396/fan_mail/new] Questions? Comments? - Reach out! teamislas@gmail.com Books: Player's Guide For The Beginning Percussionist [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-players-guide-to-beginning-percussion?_pos=1&_sid=fce7aefe1&_ss=r] - Beginner Percussion Book Super Hands [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-super-hands?_pos=1&_sid=70569613a&_ss=r] - Intermediate Snare Drum Method Book by Doug Bush Momentum [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/islas-momentum?_pos=1&_sid=d66357185&_ss=r] - Intermediate 2 Mallet Keyboard Book by Patricia Islas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas [https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas]  https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer [ https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer] Socials: Doug https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31 [https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31] https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/] Patricia https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas [https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas] https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/ [https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/] Zach https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/ [https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/] https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/ [https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/]

Ep. 24 - Staff Change? Successfully Navigate Hiring For Yourself & Your Students

Staff 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 hiring process by first identifying what you hope to accomplish with a new hire—and then intentionally pursuing that goal. They also share practical advice for evaluating candidates, supporting new staff members, and building a culture that helps both educators and students succeed.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509396/fan_mail/new] Questions? Comments? - Reach out! teamislas@gmail.com Books: Player's Guide For The Beginning Percussionist [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-players-guide-to-beginning-percussion?_pos=1&_sid=fce7aefe1&_ss=r] - Beginner Percussion Book Super Hands [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-super-hands?_pos=1&_sid=70569613a&_ss=r] - Intermediate Snare Drum Method Book by Doug Bush Momentum [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/islas-momentum?_pos=1&_sid=d66357185&_ss=r] - Intermediate 2 Mallet Keyboard Book by Patricia Islas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas [https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas]  https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer [ https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer] Socials: Doug https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31 [https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31] https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/] Patricia https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas [https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas] https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/ [https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/] Zach https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/ [https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/] https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/ [https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/]

Ep. 23 - Should I Even Do A Percussion Ens. Concert?!?!

It'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 do a concert, and what do you want out of it? Once you know your goal, it's much easier to fill in the details, and the end result will be better as well Tune in for tips on how to answer these questions for yourself, and then how to execute year after year! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509396/fan_mail/new] Questions? Comments? - Reach out! teamislas@gmail.com Books: Player's Guide For The Beginning Percussionist [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-players-guide-to-beginning-percussion?_pos=1&_sid=fce7aefe1&_ss=r] - Beginner Percussion Book Super Hands [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-super-hands?_pos=1&_sid=70569613a&_ss=r] - Intermediate Snare Drum Method Book by Doug Bush Momentum [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/islas-momentum?_pos=1&_sid=d66357185&_ss=r] - Intermediate 2 Mallet Keyboard Book by Patricia Islas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas [https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas]  https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer [ https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer] Socials: Doug https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31 [https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31] https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/] Patricia https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas [https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas] https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/ [https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/] Zach https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/ [https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/] https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/ [https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/]

Ep. 22 - There Is NO Such Thing As An Open Roll.

Yes, you read that correctly! Rule #10 From Master Hands [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-master-hands?_pos=1&_sid=46223c8e3&_ss=r] 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 that will benefit you and your students! Stop playing rolls and start playing rhythms!  Rule #11 - "Always know the relationship between your hands and your feet". Here, the team breaks down how, why, and when your students should be aware of the composite rhythm between the hands and feet. Also learn how you, as the teacher, can reinforce this skill, even for students who struggle with it. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509396/fan_mail/new] Questions? Comments? - Reach out! teamislas@gmail.com Books: Player's Guide For The Beginning Percussionist [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-players-guide-to-beginning-percussion?_pos=1&_sid=fce7aefe1&_ss=r] - Beginner Percussion Book Super Hands [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-super-hands?_pos=1&_sid=70569613a&_ss=r] - Intermediate Snare Drum Method Book by Doug Bush Momentum [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/islas-momentum?_pos=1&_sid=d66357185&_ss=r] - Intermediate 2 Mallet Keyboard Book by Patricia Islas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas [https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas]  https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer [ https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer] Socials: Doug https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31 [https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31] https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/] Patricia https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas [https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas] https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/ [https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/] Zach https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/ [https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/] https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/ [https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/]

Ep. 21 - Listener Question! "How to develop a strong percussion culture when the band isn't great?"

A 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, building momentum, and navigating challenging situations as a percussion educator. From small wins to long-term vision, this is a real-world look at what it actually takes to build a great program, regardless of your surroundings. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509396/fan_mail/new] Questions? Comments? - Reach out! teamislas@gmail.com Books: Player's Guide For The Beginning Percussionist [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-players-guide-to-beginning-percussion?_pos=1&_sid=fce7aefe1&_ss=r] - Beginner Percussion Book Super Hands [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/bush-super-hands?_pos=1&_sid=70569613a&_ss=r] - Intermediate Snare Drum Method Book by Doug Bush Momentum [https://www.steveweissmusic.com/products/islas-momentum?_pos=1&_sid=d66357185&_ss=r] - Intermediate 2 Mallet Keyboard Book by Patricia Islas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas [https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas]  https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer [ https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer] Socials: Doug https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31 [https://www.facebook.com/doug.bush.31] https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamislas/] Patricia https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas [https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.islas] https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/ [https://www.instagram.com/babypvibes/] Zach https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/ [https://www.facebook.com/zachscheer/] https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/ [https://www.instagram.com/zach_scheer/]