Sometimes coming up with new ideas is difficult. In this episode of Your Brain On Drums, my guest and I discuss how creativity takes a little knowledge about taps, timing, and 'terpretation. 

This episode features Shane Gwaltney, Battery Arranger and Drill Designer for Music City Mystique.

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S1 E2 - The Three T's: Shane Gwaltney

How can you motivate yourself to continue learning when you face an obstacle? In this episode of Your Brain On Drums, my guest and I examine how fervently pursuing a goal can pay off in a big way. 

This episode features Brandon Olander, 2015 DCI Snare Drum I&E Champion and member of the seventeen-time DCI World Champion Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps.

S1 E3 - Against All Odds: Brandon Olander

Inspiration comes to us in many ways. In this episode of Your Brain On Drums, my guest and I peel back the layers of effective teaching and efficient teamwork. 

This episode features Don Click, co-founder of Music City Mystique, WGI Hall of Fame member, and marching percussion enthusiast.

S1 E4 - Click It Or Tick It: Don Click

An interview with Scott Johnson, Director of Percussion for the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, WGI Hall of Fame member, and DCI Hall of Fame member.

S1 E5 - Serendipiditty: Scott Johnson

Have you ever wondered what happens after you age out? It turns out that there are, in fact, careers in marching percussion. In this episode of Your Brain On Drums, my guest and I take time to highlight the lessons learned while serving others.

Episode features Nate Morris, Percussion Director for "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.

S1 E6 - Corps Values: Nate Morris

As percussionists, timing is everything. In this episode of Your Brain On Drums, my guest and I talk general effect, time management, and loving every moment while you can.

Episode features Michael McIntosh, Percussion Arranger and Caption Supervisor for The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.

S1 E7 - About Time: Michael McIntosh

There's no escaping it - everyone is different! In this episode of Your Brain On Drums, my guest and I celebrate the diversity present in the marching arts. 

Episode features Brian Calhoun, Director of The FREEPlayers Drum and Bugle Corps.

S1 E8 - Willing and Able: Brian Calhoun

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