Explore every episode of the podcast Volta Percussion
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year New Me | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:55:36 | |
This week we just have an open discussion on New Year, New Me. How can students make the best of the new year. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Advocacy - Part Three: Teachers and Designers | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:56:35 | |
This week we finish our 3 part series on Advocacy. How do we advocate for as teachers and designers? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Advocacy - Part Two: Self Advocacy | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:56:23 | |
This week we continue part two of our 3 part series on Advocacy. How do we advocate for ourselves? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Advocacy - Part One | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:54:17 | |
This week we start part one of a 3 part series on Advocacy. How do we advocate for our programs? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Happy Thanksgiving! 2023 | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:00:45 | |
We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holiday weekend! Tune in next week for a brand new episode Part 1 of our 3 part Advocacy series. See you there! Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Education vs. Competition with Education: Do we sacrifice one? | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:55:34 | |
This week we discussed education versus competition with education. Should we make sacrifices and if so, why? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Teaching vs Cleaning: What’s the Difference? | 27 Oct 2023 | 01:01:18 | |
This week we discussed teaching versus cleaning, our preferences, and how we approach each differently. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Critique & Judges Tapes | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:42:52 | |
This week we discussed critique and judges tapes. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Closing the Skill Gap | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:01:43 | |
This week we discussed how to close the skill gap between your older/more experienced players and your younger/less experienced players. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| We're Back! - Part Two | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:38:06 | |
We're Back! It's been almost two years since our last sit down and boy has there been some stuff in our lives. This two part series welcome's back the Volta crew, just to catch us back up to where we are currently before we jump back into some of what we all love to talk about, changing the conversation with percussion education. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| We're Back! - Part One | 15 Sep 2023 | 01:01:33 | |
We're Back! It's been almost two years since our last sit down and boy has there been some stuff in our lives. This two part series welcome's back the Volta crew, just to catch us back up to where we are currently before we jump back into some of what we all love to talk about, changing the conversation with percussion education. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Random Thoughts Part II | 26 Dec 2021 | 01:01:32 | |
This week we discussed Random Thoughts Part II. Anything and everything, nothing is off the table. And this week, we got even deeper... Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Timelining a Season | 03 Dec 2021 | 01:12:02 | |
This week we discussed Timelining a Season. How to set up a program from top to bottom including a production schedule. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Specialization | 19 Nov 2021 | 01:27:54 | |
This week we discussed Specialization. Is it worth it and why? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Random Thoughts | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:32:21 | |
This week we discussed Random Thoughts. Anything and everything, nothing is off the table. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Does Overteaching Exist? | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:51:41 | |
This week we discussed Does Overteaching Exist? Do we let our students discover (learn) or do we just teach too much? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Critique | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:55:10 | |
This week we discussed Critique. What information should we take from judges, what's time critical and general discussion. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Preparation | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:49:45 | |
This week we discussed Preparation. Do we prepare our students enough for all of it and how do we coach the person vs coaching the performer? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Re-Engage | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:41:53 | |
This week we discussed how to Re-Engage. Setting students up for success amidst the massive changes that have happened in the last year. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Reaching Your Audience | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:55:55 | |
This week we discussed how to reach your audience and does the message actually get where it's going? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Change Directions -or- Stay the Course! | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:57:59 | |
This week we discussed how to determine when to punt (change directions) or when to push through (stay the course). Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| The Impossible Gap? | 26 Mar 2021 | 01:04:16 | |
This week we discussed why going from "good" to "great" sometimes seems impossible within that relationship when accomplishing something new. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| We Hear You! | 19 Mar 2021 | 01:20:31 | |
This week was all about listener appreciation and answering some questions from some of our listeners. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Drums or Nah? | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:56:15 | |
This week we discussed working with Band Directors that are Percussionists and those that are not. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Mastery | 05 Mar 2021 | 00:59:11 | |
This week we discussed mastery and what does it actually mean. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Videos Rule! | 26 Feb 2021 | 01:15:08 | |
Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Conflicting Idealogies | 19 Feb 2021 | 01:09:38 | |
This week we discussed working with other educators with conflicting ideologies. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| 1% or The Majority? | 12 Feb 2021 | 01:11:39 | |
This week we discussed teaching students on multiple levels. How should you approach? Is one way more beneficial than another? Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| COVID 19 and Music Education Update! | 05 Feb 2021 | 01:15:07 | |
This week, we did a recap of of last season, we discussed hybrid learning, school policies/procedures regarding teaching, assessments, and some future predictions. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Equipment for High Schoolers, Why should I care? | 31 Jul 2020 | 01:32:05 | |
This week, we discuss the impact of discussing equipment purchases with high school students as soon as they enter high school and how this can have a lasting impact on the future of their educational experience. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Music Education and Me? | 24 Jul 2020 | 01:18:35 | |
This week, we discuss music education for higher learning, the impacts on high school students seeking to decide on degree programs, and some insight on what feel is important regarding these degrees. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Drum Corps Community- What Happened? | 17 Jul 2020 | 01:10:31 | |
This week's episode we dive into some opinions about what more can be done in the drum corp community, some disconnects to the music community overall, and some thoughts on how we can evolve. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| The Psychology of Educators Part 3 | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:55:18 | |
Continuing this week's episode is part three of a 3-part exploration behind the psychology of educators. From student/performer to educator/director, we all have a multitude of experiences that lead us to our own philosophies and actions. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| The Psychology of Educators Part 2 | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:57:30 | |
This week's episode is part two of a 3-part exploration behind the psychology of educators. From student/performer to educator/director, we all have a multitude of experiences that lead us to our own philosophies and actions. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| The Psychology of Educators Part 1 | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:37:56 | |
This week's episode is part one of a 3-part exploration behind the psychology of educators. From student/performer to educator/director, we all have a multitude of experiences that lead us to our own philosophies and actions. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Endorsements, Classroom Education, and More! | 26 Jun 2020 | 01:31:48 | |
This week's episode talks about endorsements, percussion education vs music education in the classroom, and how competitive marching percussion fits in the landscape of percussion education in the classroom. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| What We Wish We Knew | 19 Jun 2020 | 01:07:49 | |
This week we ask ourselves the question: What do I wish I knew when I was younger? and more! Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Covid-19 and Music Education | 16 Jun 2020 | 00:46:49 | |
This week we discussed how the Covid-19 Pandemic affected us and how this might change music education permanently. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Writing and Teach Part 2 | 12 Jun 2020 | 01:11:10 | |
Today we continue our discussion about writing and teaching, dipping into our evolution (change) as designers/educators and creating cultures. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Writing and Teaching Part 1 | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:39:18 | |
Today we talk about writing and how it relates to teaching. Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||
| Introductions! | 06 Jun 2020 | 00:32:20 | |
Introductions and our backgrounds. Get to know us! Changing the Conversation for Percussion Educators, Designers, and Performers. | |||