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Brian Blume

The rise of the percussionist-composer

This is an adaptation of a talk I gave at LKLD Live June 9, 2017, at the Bite-Size Boom percussion concert put on by the Imperial...

Brian Blume

Questions to ask when learning a piece of music

Unless you have a) learned all the music there is to learn in this world, or b) chosen that you don't want to learn any more music in...

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Brian Blume

Reflections on my first semester as a college professor

It's over. The fall semester at Southeastern University wrapped up last week with final exams, juries, and Fall Commencement. Campus has...

Brian Blume

How teaching can make you a better player

I have had the privilege of teaching music/percussion for 8 years in a variety of settings. And I can tell you with great certainty that...

Brian Blume

Beyond Basic Percussion

Have you ever been teaching a percussion ensemble or working with a student and one of these happens? The kid playing the chimes is...