It’s been raining! A lot. Which is unusual for the high desert of the front range. But we are not complaining! The lake is full, and everything is green. Happy summer!


Linear Drumming, in Short.

What is linear drumming? In short, it is hitting only one thing at a time. What are the uses and how can you deploy this in your playing? Watch as Peter demonstrates.

#Drums #Drumming #DrumsWest #BoomerMusic #FortCollins #FortCollinsMusic #DrumPractice #Technique #LinearDrumming

See the full-length video:
https://youtu.be/nHACao3z_uw

https://youtu.be/-Bl5QKj_H2U


*AND*

One Last Sprint to the Finish! It’s the View From the Road

It was the last day of school, but there was still so much to do! Despite not having planned it in advance, Drew made one last run to most f the schools in the district. Why? It was what needed to be done at that moment.

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #SummerIsHere #DoWhatNeedsDoing #EndOfSchool

https://youtu.be/ywsFMiIRjs0



*ALSO*

MORE TO START, FEWER TO QUIT (MSFQ)

This week we shared some tips from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music and Co-Author of Essential Elements Band Method. He has some fantastic suggestions for recruiting during the summer months, but one of his most actionable piaces of advice is a simple yet effective way to start each rehearsal.

“Start each class session with band (concert or jazz) or string (orchestral) music playing when students enter the rehearsal space. Make your playlist varied so all the instruments your students play are featured. Once class is ready to go, tell them a little about what they were listening to, and play another 30 seconds. Then, let them know with a big smile how much you enjoyed that piece. In a recent interview at the NAMM show in Anaheim, John Fogerty, the original lead songwriter and singer of the band Credence Clearwater Revival said, “My music teacher’s absolute joy about music inspired me.” You can do the same for your students.”


#MusicRecruitment #SustainableSuccess #MusicEducationTips #RetentionStrategies #ArtsTransformUs

https://www.msfq.org/msfq-may-2023-nasmd


*Finally*

Excerpted from “How Six Hours Staring at a Blank Computer Screen was One of the Most Productive Days of My Life” as published on The Podcasting Store’s Medium Page

“I was staring at the blank computer screen, just as I had for the previous six hours. Seconds passed like months, and I was no closer to a solution than when I had started.

I was working at Cornet Music, a family-owned music store in Smithtown, NY. Bob, the owner, had tasked me with rewriting the store’s instrument rental contract.

“Make it read easier,” Bob said that morning as I clocked in. “Also, make it fit on one letter-sized piece of paper.”

That last part was the problem. Jam packed full of necessary customer information and specific language outlining the rights and responsibilities the store and the customer had to each other, the existing document was a legal sheet sized beast. One wrong or omitted word could change the entire agreement.

I tried a few layout ideas, but nothing ticked all the boxes. The header with the customer information was crucial and virtually untouchable, and the terms and conditions were equally important. With zero visible progress, I was no closer to fitting the proverbial ten pounds of manure into the provided five-pound bag than I was six hours ago.

I could feel Bob’s stare bearing down on me through his office window with the crystal-clear implied question of “what the heck am I paying you to do?”…”
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/how-six-hours-staring-at-a-blank-computer-screen-was-one-of-the-most-productive-days-of-my-life-1c210030569d

Read more essays like this at
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/

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It’s Memorial Day and while that means to start of summer, please take a moment to remember the meaning of the holiday. In the quiet moments of reflection, we hold dear the memories of those who gave everything so that we may live in a land of opportunity and dreams. On this Memorial Day, we honor their courage, their love, and their unwavering devotion to our nation.


Build Strength with a Workout Pad, in Short.

Workout pads will build up strength, expose flaws in technique and allow you to practice while away from the drum kit. But which one is right for you? Peter explores the good, the bad, and the (not so) ugly of two great options: RTOM Moongel Zildjian Reflexx

#DrumsWest #BoomerMusic #PeterKnudsonDrums #Drums #Drumming #FortCollins #FortCollinsMusic #Drumming #Percussion #Moongel #RTOM #Zildjian #ZildjianReflexx

See the full length video:
https://youtu.be/gPj6jeUS-6M

https://youtu.be/z3mRxrt0ipc


*AND*

Closing One Chapter and Starting Another. It’s the View From the Road

With just days left in the school year it’s time to get things ready for next year! That means making sure things are put away and in good shape for the next person to use, which reminded Drew of something that happened every year back on Long Island. Thank you for a fantastic school year!

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #SummerIsHere #GettingReady #PreparingforNextYear

https://youtu.be/1QGh5pUwoYg



*ALSO*

Match Wits with the NY Philharmonic Librarians!

Every member of an orchestra has rare and specialized skills that have been developed over countless hours of practice. But what about an orchestra librarian? Every major orchestra has professional librarians who acquire, prepare, and care for the ensemble’s sheet music, but what special knowledge is required to do that job?

This quiz is a taste of the diverse and sometimes obscure knowledge a successful professional librarian must possess. Take the quiz and see how you stack up against some of the best in the business!

#NYPhilharmonicLibrarians #OrchestraLibrarianQuiz #TestYourSkills #MusicTrivia #OrchestralKnowledge

https://www.buzzfeed.com/nyphil/test-your-orchestra-librarian-skills-1lbh6?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharetwitter


*Finally*

Excerpted from “From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After: The Community Saves a Birthday” as published on The Podcasting Store’s Medium Page

“…”We invited my 5 year old’s entire class to her birthday party and not a single kid showed up. So if you’ve got kids and you’re hungry and have nothing to do we’ll be here at North Lake Park pavilion #3 for a couple more hours. We’ve got burgers and hot dogs going!”

I was picking up our weekly groceries when I read the post on a local Facebook group. My heart sank. This was every parent’s worst fear for their child’s birthday – no one coming to the party. My younger son, Sam, is 5 years old and he would be crushed.

Immediately I knew we had to go. The post was less than twenty minutes old, so if I hurried and picked up the boys, we would be there in time to help celebrate. I ran inside the store to get a small gift, then headed straight home.

“I want to do something impulsive,” I told Jamie when she greeted me at the door. I showed her the post and she agreed that we should help. “Boys, we’re going to a birthday party,” I called to Tim and Sam in the other room. “Get your shoes on!”

Less than an hour after the Facebook post, we were at the park pavilion. Gift bag in hand we met Marlowe, the little girl celebrating her birthday. Despite her invited guests not attending, she was beaming with the excitement that can only come from having just five birthdays.

“Thank you for coming,” said Marlowe’s mother, Nichole, as she greeted us. She was full of gratitude at the dozen or so people who had come to the party on such short notice. We milled about and introduced ourselves while the kids ran around and played.

None of us could have predicted what happened next…”

https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/from-heartbreak-to-happily-ever-after-the-community-saves-a-birthday-b8565b990ada

Read more essays like this at
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/

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It’s the end of school this week and that means everyone is looking for bids and price quotes! It can be a bit overwhelming, but we love to see the support music programs are receiving and are excited for the future!


Hi-hat Left Foot Variations, in Short.

Want more action from your hi hat foot? Here are some easy ways to get more coordinated by using 1/4 note, 1/8 note and upbeats (the &'s) with your hi hat foot. Get a bigger sound and gain control of your body!

Want to see the long version of this video? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/M4fsrefFFLw


#boomermusic #drumswest #peterknudsondrums #hihat #hihatfoot #drummingindependence #drummingcoordination #coordination #hihatcoordination #beabetterdrummer #hihatvariations #drumlesson #drumtechnique

https://youtu.be/re4hg2Oc-ag


*AND*

Fools’ Gold or Gold, Fool? It’s the View From the Road


With only one week left in the school year interesting things always happen. This week, Drew had an old trumpet sent in for repair. Normally this can be a bit dicey as to whether it is worth doing the work, as old brass instruments tend not to be desirable unless someone famous owned them. But this one will be a great horn for a kid and something that was in the case may be worth more than the instrument itself!

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #SummerIsSoon #KnowledgeIsPower #Expertise #CallInAnExpert #TrustThePros

https://youtu.be/fRpWM492mg0



*ALSO*

Work With Your Strengths
What is the VIA survey and can it help reveal your teaching superpowers?

The VIA Survey is a helpful tool for classroom music teachers. It helps teachers understand their strengths and how to apply them in their teaching.
Here's why it's useful:
Self-Awareness: The survey helps teachers know their strengths, like creativity or teamwork. This knowledge helps them bring their best qualities into the classroom.
Tailoring Teaching: Knowing their strengths lets teachers adapt their teaching to their unique qualities. For example, a teacher strong in appreciation of beauty can focus on artistic expression in lessons.
Engaging Students: Understanding students' strengths helps teachers personalize instruction and boost student engagement. Students feel valued for their unique abilities.
Positive Relationships: By recognizing and celebrating student strengths, teachers build rapport and confidence, creating a supportive classroom environment.
Personal Growth: The survey highlights areas for growth, guiding teachers to develop weaker strengths. This leads to personal and professional growth.
The VIA Survey empowers music teachers to understand and leverage their strengths, personalize instruction, build positive relationships, and foster personal growth. Take the survey and see the strengths you can apply to your teaching:
https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register?registerPageType=popup

#StrengthsInMusicEd #EmpoweredEducators #SelfAwarenessJourney #MusicTeacherSuccess #UnleashYourPotential
https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/prof-dev/self-care/work-with-your-strengths/


*Finally*

Excerpted from “The Night Lithuanians Took Over Our Hotel” as published on The Podcasting Store’s Medium Page

“…After a day of seeing the sights, we settled into our hotel room for what we hoped would be a restful evening. Turing on the TV, I encountered something I had not seen before: the Eurovision Song Contest. Before I left the US a friend from Denmark had mentioned she looked forward to it every year, so I expected something akin to American Idol.

What I witnessed was like nothing I had imagined.

Open to active members of the European Broadcasting Union, the Eurovision Song Contest features diverse and sometimes flamboyant performances by musicians representing their home countries. These performances range from folk singing to heavy metal stage productions and everything between.

That year, 2006, the contest was held in Athens and the metal band Lordi represented Finland. I have never experienced anything like it in person, but the closest thing I had seen to their performance was videos of the metal band Gwar. It was a spectacle for the eyes and the ears, with outrageous costumes and their aptly titled song Hard Rock Hallelujah. Unsurprisingly, they won.

While that was an image forever burned into my brain, what really made the contest memorable was the performance by the Lithuania. Featuring a group of men in 1980’s style suits singing the simple lyrics “We are the winners of Eurovision” in the style of a schoolyard taunt. This blatant pandering to the audience at home was just the right mix of chutzpah and humor…”

https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/the-night-lithuanians-took-over-our-hotel-623be0bd3268

Read more essays like this at
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, aunts, and people who are mothers to our precious children. Hopefully you spend the day celebrating with those you love and remembering those who are no longer with us.


Easy Jazz Rhythms for Drum Set-Fun Stuff!

Whether you're new to jazz or need some ideas, this video will give you the tools and ideas necessary for understanding jazz drumming. Starting with quarter notes and going up from there, Peter Knudson gives tips and insights on how to get down the "basics" and set yourself up for drumming success! Hooray! #drums #jazzdrumming #focomusic #drumswestdrumshop #jazzdrumset #playjazz #drumming #howtoplaydrums #drumcoordination #drumpractice #peterknudsondrums #percussion #focomusic #fortcollinsmusic #drumlesson #drumlessons

https://youtu.be/NDdhybEOx1E


*AND*

Leveraging Time and Technology. It’s the View From the Road


Drew had something happen this week that just a few years ago would have been a major problem. A teacher needed a revised quote today or they risked losing the budgeted funds. Fortunately, the technology necessary to access the information is always in his bag and he was able to work on that request while on his route. By leveraging technology Drew saved time and was able to do a lot more with the time he had.

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #SummerIsSoon #Technology #Leverage #Efficiency #CustomerService

https://youtu.be/5t2qm8LxelE



*ALSO*

Create Better Content in any Space

Creating content with quality video and audio does not have to be complicated or take up a lot of room. In this short Drew shows you how any extra space can become a home studio with the right gear and some free software.

#ThePodcastingStore #On-Stage #OBS #VSM3000 #WS3500 #AS700 #VLD360 #HomeStudio #ContentAnywhere

https://youtube.com/shorts/I7_5Ea4uSzY?feature=share



*Finally*

Excerpted from “From Terrible Noise to Beautiful Escape: The Transformative Power of Music” as published on The Podcasting Store’s Medium Page

“…Timothy recently started drum lessons, so he would be our drummer, and he decided I would play guitar, which is ironic. I’ve never been a great guitar player and unbeknownst to him I already have one that is currently sitting silent in the basement. Would it make sense to invest our scarce free time in this endeavor?

These questions were marinating in my mind when I read a recent Esquire article by John Wray titled How Heavy Metal Saved my Life. He recounts the formation and eventual demise of Asphalt Halo, the garage band he formed with two friends in high school. Garage may be an overstatement since they rehearsed in a carport on Sunday mornings, shirking the customary religious obligations of the early 1980’s Buffalo, NY area he grew up in.

Wray self-identified the band as horrible, a trait they eventually leaned into. Creating unorganized noise on pawn shop instruments, they made dissonance their musical goal and sought to be the best worst band possible.

Buffalo at that time was not a cradle of hopes and dreams. Today the area is rehabilitated into a desirous place to live, but back then crime, violence, sexism, and racism ran rampant. TV shows featured exciting people in glamorous places like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York City – not Buffalo. Escaping reality was the logical thing to do, but rather than find solace at the bottom of a bottle, Wray and his bandmates made music. Terrible music, but music, nonetheless.

This positive escapism gave them a reason to get together, a reason to rise above the real world, a reason to be accountable. Despite not having any talent or prospects of a future in music, they chose to try anyway. As Wray put it, “I'd rather suck at something than be dead.”

I wish his story had a happier ending…”

https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/from-terrible-noise-to-beautiful-escape-the-transformative-power-of-music-f9309057168a

Read more essays like this at
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/

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Creating content with quality video and audio does not have to be complicated or take up a lot of room. In this short Drew shows you how any extra space can become a home studio with the right gear and some free software.

#ThePodcastingStore #On-Stage #OBS #VSM3000 #WS3500 #AS700 #VLD360 #HomeStudio #ContentAnywhere

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The Kentucky Derby was this weekend and we’re in the home stratch for the 2022-23 school year! Three weeks left, and there’s a lot left to do. It’ll come down to the wire, as always!


It’s the Terrifying Skull Shaker! In Short.

Is it some Lovecraftian cosmic horror sent to our world to spread madness and fear? No, it’s the skull shaker! You may go insane when you see all the available colors. Terrifying colors!

#DrumsWest #PeterKnudson #Percussion #Drumming #Drums #InShort #Drums #FortCollinsMusic #FoCoMusic #FoCo #PeterKnudsonDrums #DrumsWestDrumShop #BoomerMusic #SkullShaker #Shaker #TerrifyingColors #TerrifyingSkullShaker

https://youtu.be/RhLkCF33yxQ


*AND*

Taking Ownership of the Future. It’s the View From the Road


We’re nearing the end of the school year and there is so much left to do! This week, Drew spoke with some teachers that are having their kids clean and maintain their school-owned instruments before putting them away for the summer. This is a fantastic idea, as it gives them not only the skill but the pride in keeping their equipment ready for the next kid.

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #SummerIsSoon #InstrumentMaintenance #Pride #MakeTheWorldBetter

https://youtu.be/jw5Y0fGQ0wA


*ALSO*

Why should you invest in a step-up instrument?

This open letter from Band Directors Talk Shop discusses the importance of step-up instruments for their child's musical development. It emphasizes that while beginner instruments serve their purpose, children often outgrow them, just like they outgrow their first bicycle.

Consulting with the band director, who may have preferences based on ensemble considerations, can guide parents in choosing the right instrument. Step-up instruments offer improved tone, response, and additional keys/tubing, allowing for enhanced performance and enjoyment.

The letter emphasizes that investing in a step-up instrument is not just about the instrument itself but also about investing in the child's music education, experience, self-expression, discipline, teamwork, and long-term success.
#StepUpInstruments #MusicPerformance #MusicalDevelopment #InstrumentUpgrade #BandEducation #BandDirector #ToneImprovement #EnhancedResponse #ImprovedIntonation #InvestInYourChildsMusic #InstrumentInvestment #LoveOfMusic #ExpressYourself #DisciplineAndWorkEthic #Teamwork #ChildsSuccess #MusicalJourney

https://banddirectorstalkshop.com/step-up-instrument/



*Finally*

Excerpted from “The Time the Soloist Prepared the Wrong Concerto” an essay rewind, as published on The Podcasting Store’s Medium Page

“Have you ever had that dream where you are taking a math test you did not study for? For me that dream manifests itself on a football field getting ready to step off for a marching band show I have never learned. For one world-class concert pianist, however, this nightmare became a reality.
In 1999, Maria Joao Pires was playing a lunch concert with the Amsterdam Concertgebouworkest conducted by Riccardo Chailly. These types of concerts tend to be more informal, but it is still a live performance in front of a live audience. On this particular concert, Pires had prepared to perform as soloist on a Mozart piano concerto.
Unfortunately for her, she had prepared the wrong concerto.
In the video of the performance, you can see the look of terror on her face as she realizes that the orchestra is playing the Mozart Concerto for Piano №20 in d minor, not the one she had prepared. She is visibly panicked and in disbelief that there could be such a miscommunication. Maestro Chailly is encouraging, if not jovial, and tells her to go for it, knowing she played the piece just last season.
She has just seconds to make her decision: give up or do what is seemingly impossible and play a Mozart concerto she had not prepared from memory…”

https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/the-time-the-soloist-prepared-the-wrong-concerto-bbe49c407717
Read more essays like this at
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/

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Step Up Day is upon us! We will be having this twice a year event on Saturday, May 6 at Boomer Music from 10-4. Stop on by, try out some great instruments, and see if stepping up your gear will take your playing to the next level.


Simple Jazz Drum Beats, in Short.

Peter goes back to jazz with some easy beats: quarter note, eighth note, triplet. See how these simple ideas can expand your jazz playing.

#DrumsWest #PeterKnudson #Percussion #Drumming #Drums #InShort #Drums #FortCollinsMusic #MusicEducation #FoCoMusic #FoCo #PeterKnudsonDrums #DrumsWestDrumShop #BoomerMusic #Jazz #Imagination #JazzDrumming #MusicalConversation

https://youtu.be/G_QQaGU2eD4

*AND*

With a Little Help from My Friends. It’s the View From the Road


This week, Drew messed up. With the current whirlwind of activity, he dropped the ball getting ready for an instrument tryout. The good news is he was able to put it together quickly. The great news is friends stepped up on short notice to help make it all work. Always look for ways to help others and when you are in need others will help you.

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #Exploration #Learning #MakeFriendsWhenYouDontNeedThem #Service #Helping #LovingMusic

https://youtu.be/z4aSMwFXGzg


*ALSO*

Revisiting an Old Friend – The RODE Wireless GO II

This week we went back to something we use constantly – The RODE Wireless GO II. This powerful wireless system has many lesser known that can enhance your recording experience. This video from RODE talks about five of them, including remote start and stop on-board recording using your smartphone, using compression to gain over 40 hours of on-board recording, and low sensitivity mode that reduces the input gain, preventing clipping during loud recordings.

#WirelessGOII #microphone #audio #recording #mindfulness #audioaccessories #RODEConnect

https://youtu.be/icly8iDY5R4


*Finally*

Excerpted from “Thankfully, the Guy Behind Me Talked Incessantly During the Entire Performance.” as published on The Podcasting Store’s Medium Page

“…Seated in the audience, I was excited to hear Shawna’s band play. The first tune was great, but there was a man seated several rows behind me who was talking throughout the performance. This continued between and during each song and it sounded as though he was on a phone call and refused to leave the room.

I could not make out what exactly he was saying or to whom he was speaking but with each passing moment I was increasingly annoyed. I felt bad for the kids, knowing how hard they worked to prepare for the festival. If I could hear the constant talking, they assuredly could as well, but did an amazing job staying focused and blocking out the distraction. I was on the edge of saying something to the talker as the band was wrapping up their final tune.

Context dictates proper behavior. Getting cut with a knife could be an assault or a life-saving surgery. A newspaper report of something being stolen could describe a jewelry store robbery or a baseball game. Without additional crucial information we may respond inappropriately to the situation.

As the band finished their set, the audience applauded. The kids performed at a level that would make any middle school director proud, even with the constant distraction of endless talking. Then something happened I did not anticipate. As the audience applauded Shawna acknowledged the incessant talker…”

https://medium.com/@thepodcastingstore/thankfully-the-guy-behind-me-talked-incessantly-during-the-entire-performance-9bf934d6ed63

Read more essays like this at
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/

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This week we were at the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival! We love coming out here each year to hear some great music and meet some fantastic musicians. And if you’ve never seen a Drum-O-Meter in action, plan to catch it next year!

If You Can Say it, You Can Play it! In Depth.

Peter demonstrates a simple concept – If you can say it, you can play it. He takes a deeper dive into the concept of having a music conversation with yourself and using what you hear inside to create something unique. Limited only by your vocabulary and imagination, see this powerful concept in action.

#DrumsWest #PeterKnudson #Percussion #Drumming #Drums #InDepth #Drums #FortCollinsMusic #MusicEducation #FoCoMusic #FoCo #PeterKnudsonDrums #DrumsWestDrumShop #BoomerMusic #MusicVocabulary #Imagination #IfYouCanSayItYouCanPlayIt #MusicalConversation

https://youtu.be/_MT4El42jGU

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Is Music for Everyone? It’s the View From the Road


This week’s video was inspired by a podcast Drew was listening to which asked the question: is higher education worth the investment? From an economic as well as fulfillment perspective, the conclusion was yes, but it got him thinking. Is music for everyone?

Drew explores this notion as well as the concept of learning to explore a subject versus learning to exploit the desired knowledge. Knowing the difference between them can be crucial to understanding why we pursue the knowledge we desire.

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #Exploration #Learning #HigherEducation #ExploitingKnowledge #UNC #UNCGreeleyJazzFest #Greeley #StepUpDay #Instruments

https://youtu.be/cLAgTFpt6J8


*ALSO*

Encouragement for those who Choose to Teach

Standing for "More to Start, Fewer to Quit," MSFQ is an open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource will feature a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators. The goal is to provide timely and impactful ideas that allow educators to grow their programs by recruiting new students and retaining current students.

Today's uplifting message comes from Utah educator Christine Wolf.

"You're doing better than you think you are. No one's comparing you to anyone as hard as you are comparing yourself to what's out there."



#musiceducation #musiceducators #teachingmusic #supportingmusic #musicachievementcouncil #NAfME #NationalAssociationforMusicEducation #choosemusic #musicedresources #musicteachers #musiccurriculum #musicstudents #artseducation #educationresources #ChooseToTeach

https://nafme.org/my-classroom/music-achievement-council-resources-educators/supporting-music-education-choose-teach/

https://youtu.be/OgW0jHvmMos


*Finally*

Excerpted from “Thirty Years Ago, My Dad Took Me to Get a New Trumpet. Everything Since Then Has Been Different”

“…So why step-up at all? Professional quality instruments are engineered to create better sounds, or they will have extra features that would be inappropriate or costly to provide on a beginning instrument. Plus, there is a pride of ownership in having a new instrument which inspires a lifelong love of music and music making. Supporting your child’s interest in music has countless benefits later in life. Upgrading their instrument is the next step on that journey.

What is the downside? Worst case scenario is they graduate high school and put the instrument away. Having purchased a quality instrument means it will be waiting for them someday when the time is right to pick it up again. And if that is not in the cards, step-up instruments tend to hold their value over time. For example, violin making has not changed much in over the last 400 years, so a quality instrument today will still be a quality instrument years from now.

I know I have put down my trumpet more than once for extended lengths of time (life does happen after all!). When I was 14, my dad took me to get a new trumpet. It was a brand I had never heard of, but an amazing horn nonetheless and exactly right for me and the advancement of my playing. The knowledgeable staff at the store educated us and more than thirty years later I still have that trumpet. The price of that instrument averaged out over the decades is staggeringly small. Knowing I always have my old friend at the ready is priceless…”

https://mailchi.mp/boomermusiccompany.com/spring-instrument-step-up-is-happening-now-14251177

Read more essays like this at
https://thepodcastingstore.medium.com/

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This weekend we took an impromptu trip to Wyoming! While there we explored Oregon Trail ruts, and other sights relating to the move west. And if you’re ever in Wheatland, there is a fantastic restaurant you *must* try!


If You Can Say it, You Can Play it! In Short.

Peter demonstrates a simple concept – If you can say it, you can play it. Limited only by your vocabulary and imagination, see this powerful concept in action.

#DrumsWest #PeterKnudson #Percussion #Drumming #Drums #InShort #Drums #FortCollinsMusic #MusicEducation #FoCoMusic #FoCo #PeterKnudsonDrums #DrumsWestDrumShop #BoomerMusic #MusicVocabulary #Imagination #IfYouCanSayItYouCanPlayIt #MusicalConversation

https://youtube.com/shorts/XZS6pW0kCws

*AND*

It’s Nice to Be Important, but it’s Important to Be Nice. It’s the View From the Road


What do Greg Feasel, Sandy Gennaro, and Cowboy Kent Rollins all have in common? This week Drew takes a small diversion from our usual View from the Road to explore the commonality among these people who may not be famous in general, but are known for their humanity, humility, and kindness.

#TheViewFromTheRoad #BoomerMusic #GregFeasel #ColoradoRockies #SanyGennaro #BetTheOdds #CowboyKentRollins #KenRollins #Humanity #Humility #Kindness

https://youtu.be/10mlvHEgSok


*ALSO*

Make Better Content on the Go! In Short.

Creating selfie videos on your phone is good, but why not elevate your content to the next level? Use a phone holder and wireless and create videos your audience want to see. It’s easier than you think. And the best part? It fits in your bag so you can always be ready when inspiration strikes.

#ThePodcastingStore #MobileContent #MobileContentCreation #HerculesDG207B #RODEWirelessGOII

www.ThePodcastingStore.com
https://youtube.com/shorts/ZFcPQRZ58R0?feature=share


*Finally*

Excerpted from “Timothy’s First Drum Lesson – from Nervous Anticipation to Musical Exploration” as published on The Podcasting Store’s Medium Page
“…I was climbing the 21 steps to the second floor of my store, Boomer Music, just like hundreds of times before, but tonight it was different. I was not in the building as store owner, but as a parent of a student. And Timothy, age 7, was about to have his first drum lesson.

The difference between a skill and a talent is a skill can be learned, while talent is the natural ability to do something and affects the speed with which you can learn it. I have a natural talent for music, which has allowed me to learn the skill of music making at a rapid rate and to a high degree of proficiency.

I can confidently say that Timothy’s musical talent leaves mine in the dust.

Observing this, I wanted him to take lessons and harness his natural abilities while learning how to learn. When Timothy showed serious interest in drums and Peter had an opening in his teaching schedule, I knew it was the right time to try.

We approached the lesson room and saw through the window that Peter was still teaching his previous student. Timothy pressed his face up against the glass in eager anticipation, asking repeatedly if it was his turn. When the time came, I looked for him, but he was nowhere to be found.

“Where did he go?” asked Peter.

“I don’t know,” I replied. “I think he ran down the hall. He’s been excited and nervous about this all day.”…”

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