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Music is Connection, Communication

Today's article was submitted to us by James Divine - a retired teacher, who has taken on a half-time teaching job where he embraces the challenges and joys involved in starting a band program from scratch at a charter school. He is host of the Almost Everything I’ve Learned About Teaching Band podcast. He spends the other half of his time speaking , consulting with schools on their music programs, and creating curriculum like Jazz From The Start .  In this article, James shares the story of meeting and being greatly impressed by music teacher Julie Harrison.   Check out his books on Amazon ! Music is Connection, Communication Music is a language onto its own, but it requires a master translator to bring it to the masses. In my 26 years as a teacher, I have had the opportunity to observe a lot of teachers. Julie Harrison is the absolute best! I had an opportunity to work with her and her students at The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind . I’ve known her and observed her
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Drop into the link below to find  a fun and wacky interview with Dave on  The Opinionistics Podcast.  This podcast offers creative, engaging, laughable content with the intent of providing entertaining, humorous stories and personalities. Dave Brummet's discussion is on  Season 12, Episode 2 .  https://open.spotify.com/episode/33EcwDXxD4Krb0hmuVO6qf?si=IY34kE-9R5-xC39XXmLsBg&nd=1&dlsi=29c825eb5bc844a7 We began networking with host Peter Clemenson (AKA jĆ„amiealoƶnƦ) since early 2022 & have had the pleasure of appearing on his podcast twice so far.  Thanks Peter for your support of our work :) ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

Dave's " Nate Smith Challenge "

 Is less really more when it comes to drum kit size? I often ponder this as I haul, setup and break down my 7 piece drum kit back and forth to gigs. Could I actually be happy with only a couple of toms and just a few cymbals? How about no toms at all and nothing but a set of hi-hats to groove with – I thought; no way how could one possibly… - then I took a good look at a group called the Fearless Flyers with Nate Smith on the drums. Very humbling.  https://youtu.be/LfjEgfEzu-8?si=O5ZDoFEvU-9xzAzp Nate utilizes just a snare, kick and hi-hats, and absolutely blew me away with the grooves he provides for these guys. In the first video I watched he dropped a stick during a solo and continued one-handed and finished it off spectacularly - you could see the bass player, Joe Dart, laugh - in utter amazement - at what he did.  I, too, was stunned and proceeded to watch everything I could on this guy. He does more with that minimal amount of gear than a lot of us can do with our big multi-tom

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Enjoy legendary percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo and his father MaƱengue Hidalgo along with their friends, performing Buena Vista Social Club's "El Carretero" live outside in Puerto Rico in this 7 minute video. Turn it up and feel the love! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRQQz7ZfZ9U Featuring: Christian Nieves: Cuatro  Edgardo “KAKO” Maldonado: Guiro  Giovanni Hidalgo: Conga  MaƱengue Hidalgo: Conga  Millo Torres: Acoustic guitar  Modesto Nieves: Acoustic guitar  Raul Maldonado: Bongos ~~~ Find us online via: https://taplink.cc/brummet ~~~

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  Feist, according to Wikipedia,  has released "six studio albums as of 2023, Feist received three Juno awards at the 2012 ceremony: Artist of the Year, Adult Alternative Album of the Year for  Metals , and Music DVD of the Year for her documentary  Look at What the Light Did Now ." This video is something one could really to disappear into. The beautiful mix of instruments fit so smoothly with this Canadian Indie singer.  Check out the wind instruments in this one - well done! And kudo's for the excellent sound quality for this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kTDbdQqS3k ~~   Find us online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~

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This instructional video by one of the greatest conga players in the world, Giovanni Hidalgo, is a great watch for anyone studying the congas. His application of drum kit rudiments sets him apart from other traditional congueros. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkROQI3qGLQ&t=3071s ~~   Find us online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~

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This 8 minute video showcases Phil Collins' famous drumming style combined nicely with Chester Thompson and joined by Luis Conte on percussion during the Farewell Tour in Paris    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVRHiSIeuAI ~~   Find us online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~