The Percussion Pedagogy Podcast Tommy Dobbs

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!
This is my interview with Jeff Luft of Luft Mallets and I’m so excited to share this with you!
Jeff makes world-class timpani mallets and is always trying new things! If you are interested in instrument making, starting a business, or just listening to a cool guy talk about life, this is the episode for you!
If you haven't checked out his mallets, tambourines, and drum pads you are missing out! Make sure to head over to his website https://www.luftmallets.com/ and grab a pair or two!
Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.
 Thanks for being on the show, Jeff! I had a blast talking with you!
Luft Mallet's IG


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs

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Edited/Mastered by Darci Wright
Original Music by Ryan Robinson
Graphic Design by Janell Ann

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!
This is my interview with Neil Grover of Grover Pro Percussion and I’m so excited to share this with you!
Neil is no stranger in our field and his instruments are used all over the world by the most distinguished performers and educators. Anyone that has ever used one of his tambourines, triangles, or wood blocks knows that they are second to none. But what you might not know is how he got his start. This episode is all about how he created his first triangle and tambourine as well as how he started one of the most successful percussion instrument businesses in the US. 
If you haven't checked out his triangles, tambourines, wood blocks, and mallets you are missing out! 
Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.
 Thanks for being on the show, Mr. Grover! This was an inspiring interview and I hope you enjoy!
Grover Pro Percussion Website

Grover Pro IG


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs

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Edited/Mastered by Darci Wright
Original Music by Ryan Robinson
Graphic Design by Janell Ann

Welcome back to The Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!

We are starting back from a four month break with one of my good friends, Dr. Lisa Kachouee! Lisa is the clarinet professor at Oklahoma City University and she is wonderful!!

This episode is entitled "Internalized Capitalism and the Musician's Mind" and it's one of my favorites so far.

If you like what you hear, please leave us a review. I would really appreciate it. :)

Follow everything Lisa and her students are up to at www.clarinetstars.com and on IG @clarinetstars

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!
This is my interview with Josh Jones and I’m so excited to share this with you!
Josh is currently the Principal Percussionist with The Kansas City Symphony and  Adjunct Percussion Professor at UMKC. 
Josh is also extremely active online with dozens of free educational videos, instrument demonstrations, and truly uplifting content for everyone! Check him out on Instagram and Facebook!
This episode dives into Josh's life, musician background, his snare drum practice routine/materials, and is filled with heartfelt information that will leave you smiling. 
Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.
 Thanks for being on the show, Josh! It was an honor to talk with you!
Josh's Website

Josh's IG


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs 

Welcome to the Percussion Pedagogy Podcast!
This is my interview with Patricia (Patsy) Dash and I’m so excited to share this with you!
Patsy is a section percussionist with The Chicago Symphony (since 1986) and is the founder/director of The Chicago Symphony’s Percussion Scholarship Program (PSP).
 PSP is a wonderful organization that brings in young musicians from the Chicago area for private percussion lessons and concerts! The organization is COMPLETELY FREE and students that are accepted receive instruments/books. This is an incredible organization that has been around for over 25 years and has produced some exceptional performers/humans. 
This episode dives into Patsy’s life, musician background, and has lots of information about the PSP. If you want to know more about her or PSP, check out the links below. 
Thank you for listening and please take a second to RATE and REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts.
 Thanks for being on the show, Patsy! It was an honor to talk with you!
More about Patsy Dash 
More about the PSP


Much love,

Tommy Dobbs 
 
 

We are so excited to share our interview with THE ONE AND ONLY, Jauvon Gilliam!

Jauvon is a triple threat. He is the Principal Timpanist with The National Symphony, the Coordinator of Percussion Studies at The University of Maryland, and the owner of Capitol Percussion and Backline Rentals.

Most importantly, Jauvon is a wonderful human and someone I truly enjoyed talking with.

Checkout his new line of timpani mallets from Innovative Percussion if you want to step up your timpani game and I hope you enjoy the episode!

If you don't mind taking a few seconds to Rate and Review PPP on your streaming services, we would greatly appreciate it!

One Love,

Tommy Dobbs

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Music by Ryan Robinson
Logo by Janell Ann
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