The DrumEd Podcast The DrumEd Podcast

Crazy times we're living in. Have you started teaching your drum lessons via online platforms yet? Considering going that route?


In EPISODE 03, Joe and Mark toss around some of their personal experiences with Zoom, FaceTime and Skype. They lay out some benefits to this approach, some big challenges and share some tips for anyone teaching in these spheres.


Mentioned in this episode:

• Rocketbook


Find us at the links below:

• Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com

• Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com


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Editing by Jonathan Leahy

Background audio track by Drumattica

Intro voiceover by Autumn Powers


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One drumkit in your teaching studio, or two? In EPISODE 02, Joe and Mark discuss some the reasons behind their differing answers to the question.

An added bonus: how to handle adult students who don’t want to “waste time” learning how to read drum notation!

Mentioned in this episode:
• Scott McPherson (of Tackle Instrument Supply)
• Buck August

Find us at the links below:
• Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com
• Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com

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Also, email us your thoughts, topic ideas and what-not at: DrumEdPodcast@gmail.com

Editing by Jonathan Leahy
Background audio track by Drumattica
Intro voiceover by Autumn Powers

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Practice logs? Payments, cancelations and other policies? Need a creative way to handle summer lesson scheduling?

In EPISODE 01, Mark and Joe dive into a few of the ways they expect their students and their parents to hold up their end of the deal.

Mentioned in this episode:
MyMusicStaff.com

Find us at the links below:
Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com
Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com

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Also, email us your thoughts, topic ideas and what-not at: DrumEdPodcast@gmail.com

Editing by Jonathan Leahy
Background audio track by Drumattica

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In this EPISODE 00 introductory teaser, the two of us give some background on ourselves, including a bit about our educational paths and performance experiences; chat about the value of drumming in polka bands; highlight situations where the dancers might lead the drummers; and discuss our motives and goals behind The DrumEd Podcast!

Mentioned in this episode:

Bomba in Puerto Rico
• Video 1
• Video 2



Find us at the links below:
Joe Mengis >> JoeMengisMusic.com
Mark Powers >> PowersPercussion.com

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Also, email us your thoughts, topic ideas and what-not at: DrumEdPodcast@gmail.com

Background audio track by Drumattica

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