Brian Blume / percussionist / composer / educator

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...

The final one on this topic, this post probably involves more of my opinions than the first two. Just a warning. We have looked at how...

A few weeks back I had the privilege of sharing some great conversation with percussionist Colin Currie, his violinist friend, and my...

There are some pieces out there that are simply accepted as being great compositions, masterpieces, or the staples of the western art...

I have recently come to a new realization about myself. And across the board of my life. The issue isn't new, but the realization of it...

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

American composer Milton Babbitt died yesterday at the age of 94. I admit I don't know a ton about him, and I don't listen to a lot of...

This may not be an earth-shattering idea, but actually doing it might be something new. I'm talking about developing a plan and holding...

How often do we see our friend or colleague pursuing or possessing something and think, "I should be doing that"? I bet you can think...

There have been a lot of little things over the past several weeks and months that have made it abundantly clear: I'm a talker FAR MORE...