Discussions in Percussion
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsA podcast hosted by Damon Grant and Marcos Torres, two NYC based percussionists interviewing other musicians who have the view from behind. Guests will be mostly other percussion players and anyone else who hits, scratches, and shakes things for a living.
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Episodes
#53 New Year, New Moon, New Phone.....Who Dis?
January 03, 2018 03:44 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBDamon and Marcos talk to each other about upcoming festivals, read some listener letters, and get you set up for the New Year of 2018. There are some music business hints and tips and couple highlights of 2017 that can directly be applied to the start of this year. There is music news and a Grammy nomination review among other tidbits.
#52 Suz Paulinski & Cheryl B. Engelhardt: CEOs of Rockstar Advocate, CBE Music & In The Key of Success
December 27, 2017 05:06 - 1 hour - 151 MBDamon and Marcos talk with Suz Paulinski and Cheryl Engelhardt about setting yourself up for 2018 with tools and tips to get your music career moving forward right away in the new year. They offer creative ways to make sure you can stay on track, and also implement their techniques with the greatest rate of success. There's an iconic recording, music news, and an educational spotlight.
#51 Dr. Brian Zator: PAS President & Director of Percussion at Texas A&M University-Commerce
December 20, 2017 05:21 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis episode, Damon and Marcos talk to Dr. Brian Zator about what PAS is (Percussive Arts Society), and does, and what it offers to percussionists. They also talk about what is coming up in the future and some details on the Rhythm Discovery Museum. They also talk about how he balances running a percussion studio at a University, home life with a wife and two kids, being on his kid's school board, volunteering at their church and even his past in the Cavaliers Drum Corps. They talk about his...
#50 Marc Quiñones: Percussionist for The Allman Brothers, Willie Colon, Marc Anthony, 8 Y Mas & More!
December 13, 2017 06:27 - 3 hours - 151 MBThis episode, Damon and Marcos sit down and talk to Marc Quiñones about his youth, growing up in the Bronx, playing with everyone in the salsa scene, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Allman Brothers, his influences, what he's practiced, and so much more. There's also an iconic recording, educational spotlight, music news and more!
#49 Neil Grover: Percussionist for the Boston Pops Orchestra & Founder of Grover Pro Percussion!
December 05, 2017 17:39 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBDamon and Marcos talk with Neil Grover about performing with the Boston Pops, Boston Symphony, The Opera Company of Boston, Aerosmith, as well as popular John Williams film soundtracks. They talk about the company he founded and the products he produces at Grover Pro Percussion. There's much more to the interview as well as Festival updates, an educational spotlight and music news!