Tim, Mark, and Olivia give final thoughts and wrap up the “How To: Middle School Percussion” series. Special thanks to Professor Mark Lortz for giving his time and expertise. Please visit his website, marklortz.com

Tim and Mark discuss the importance of timpani in the percussion section, even with beginners.

Tim and Mark discuss what to do when you have way to many percussionists in the section.

Tim and Mark discuss strategies to implement when there are not enough percussionists to cover all of the parts.

Tim and Mark discuss why it is so important to insist on proper technique on every percussion instrument.

Tim and Mark discuss the importance of being a well rounded percussionist, not just a drummer.

Tim and Mark discuss how to keep the percussion section organized, and how to make sure each member of the section gets equal playing time on each percussion instrument.

Tim and Mark discuss the importance of including the percussion section in the warm up and how to engage the section right from the very beginning of the rehearsal.

Tim and Mark discuss the different ways to start beginner percussion and which ways work best.

We kick off our first “How To” series with Middle School Percussion. Professor Mark Lortz, Stevenson University, joins us and shares his his expertise. For more info about Dr. Lortz, visit his website, marklortz.com