Most children in South Florida, where I grew up, don’t learn percussion until they are eleven years old, or in the sixth grade. This is usually experienced in an orchestra or wind ensemble situation rather than in a room with several percussionists. With a beginner stick bag, snare drum, pad, and beginner bell kit that … Read More “We’re Not Teaching Our Young Percussionists to Be Musicians” »
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In South Florida, my hometown, the majority of kids don’t start learning percussion until they are eleven years old, or sixth graders. Typically, one would encounter this in an orchestra or wind group setting as opposed to a room full of percussionists. An eager percussionist, equipped with a beginner stick bag, snare drum, pad, and … Read More “Our Young Percussionists Aren’t Being Taught to Be Musicians” »