The Eight Hour Rule and first day memories from a guy who knows way too much about this activity.

The DanPodcast - Get Good, Day One

How about an interesting story from my not-illustrious music career?

The Danpodcast - Campfire Story #1

Drum Corps season is done.  Listen to a brief recap and how the transition from Drum Corps to Marching Band can screw with a kid's head.

The Danpodcast - Drum Corps Season

Private teachers are cool and awesome.  However, my experience with one in particular was.....interesting.  Allow me to tell you how that went down.

The Danpodcast - Campfire Story #2

Let's talk about the first hurdle of the marching season:  SCHOOL DAYS!!!  How does a marching band survive the distractions of the first week of school?  Find out here!!

The Danpodcast - First Hurdle

Howdy,

You know what time of the year it is???  FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!  Listen to my experiences about the Friday Night Lights from a band member's point of view.  Hey, the team tried.  Yikes.

The Danpodcast - Campfire Story #3

In the wake of the catastrophic flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, music will aid the broken hearts of millions in the Houston area.  Let us talk and heal together.  Please give a listen and donate whatever you can to the relief/recovery efforts in Houston.

Music Will Heal

The Danpodcast - Music Will Heal

Hi!

Want to know how destroying a $15 Star Wars Light Sabre on a band trip helped me through one of the toughest times of my life?  Of course you do!  How silly of me to even ask that question.

The Danpodcast - Campfire Story #4

When the first performances show up on video, every one thinks they've figured out who will be awesome and who will not.  Enjoy this public service announcement on how to keep from over-hyping the first performance!!

Danpod Valdres