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The Team Islas Podcast is for anyone looking to better themselves in percussion education. Each episode features thoughtful, in depth advice and insight on a single topic from experienced educators Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer.
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Ep. 17 - Band Parents: Best Friends or Worst Enemies?
Band parents aren’t problems to manage — they’re a gold mine of support just waiting to be invited in. In Episode 17, we talk about professional communication (and why GroupMe doesn’t count),…
Ep. 16 - Rule #5: Think Of The Correct Thing At The Correct Time
The fifth rule from "Master Hands" by Doug Bush. Join the Team for a discussion of what, when, and how your students should expend their mental energy. Get practical advice about how to make sure…
Ep. 15 - Battery & Pit Exercises: So Many Options, So Little Time!
There are a million “good” exercises… so how do you pick the right ones for your students?Doug, Patricia, and Zach break down how to build an exercise routine that actually serves the show. We talk…
Ep. 14 - 6 Steps To Better Beginners TODAY!
The spring semester is here and we've got six simple steps you can implement TODAY to take your beginner class to the next level! The team discuss proven strategies for classroom management,…
Ep. 13 - Drumline Camp Deep Dive!
The drumline is set and the camp is scheduled - now what?!?! Let's get in the weeds and work out every detail of your drumline camp. Set up, pacing, exercises, procedures, goals, leadership, and…
Ep. 12 - How to Schedule Your Drumline Camp for Success
Your drumline camp schedule has a HUGE impact on your success throughout the fall! Time of year, time of day (this one might surprise you), staff considerations, location, and more! The Team shares…
Ep. 11 - Rule #3: Transitions Are The Most Difficult Thing In Music. Rule #4: Hug Your Monster
You've made timing number #1, and sound #2. Now what? Take your students to the next level by focusing on the most difficult thing is music - Transitions. Learn how to use mental runs and dedicated…
Ep. 10 - Drum Set in the Pit? Vibes on the Side? Front Ensemble Setups, Instrumentation & More!
What's the right instrumentation, setup, and strategy for YOUR front ensemble? The team covers the pros and cons of front ensemble instrumentation and setup. Tune in to hear some hot takes on drumset…
Ep. 9 - Supercharge Your Program With Private Lessons
Want to free up your time and focus on the things only you can do, all while having your students continue to improve? Tune in to hear the Team discuss how to hire, retain, evaluate, and (if…
Ep 8 - One Grip To Rule Them All
In the land of high school band halls, one question echoes through the ages: Which grip shall rule them all? In this episode, we pit matched against traditional, and Burton against Stevens in a…
Ep. 7 - Player's Guide Deep Dive: Keyboard Mode
Have you ever experienced keyboard confusion in your beginner classroom? We have, and that’s why we started from the ground up for the mallet mode in Player’s Guide for the Beginning…
Ep. 6 - Player's Guide Deep Dive: Drum Mode
Double stops, dynamics, and diddles, oh my! Tune in to hear the team discuss the distinctives of drumming in Player's Guide for the Beginning Percussionist. Learn why the drum portion of the book is…
Ep. 5 - Player's Guide for The Beginning Percussionist
"Player's Guide for the Beginning Percussionist" - Why did we write it? What makes it distinct? Who is it for? How can it help your students? Doug, Patricia, and Zach answer these questions and more.…
Ep. 4 - TIMING is #1, SOUND is #2
This episode breaks down the top two priorities in any percussion program—timing first, sound second—and why they matter more than anything else (even technique 👀). Doug, Patricia, and Zach share…
Ep. 3 - The MOST IMPORTANT Day of the Year
Send a textQuestions? Comments? - Reach out! [email protected] Books:https://teamislas.com/shop/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TeamIslas https://www.youtube.com/@zachscheer…
Ep. 2.2 - Drumline Auditions Part 2
We’re back for the second half of our deep dive into drumline auditions. In this episode, we get into more details and discuss setting students up for success once the line is set. Doug, Patricia,…
Ep. 2.1 - Drumline Auditions Part 1
In this first half of a two-part episode, we dig into the nitty gritty of drumline auditions. Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer break down what makes a great audition process, how to balance…
Ep. 1 - Culture Comes First
In this kickoff episode, Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer dive into why building a strong culture is the foundation of any successful percussion program. We talk about what “culture” really…
Introducing the Team Islas Podcast
Welcome to the Team Islas Podcast! Doug, Patricia, and Zach share the motivation behind the show, introduce themselves, and share a preview of upcoming episodes. Suggestions, comments, or questions?…
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Team Islas Podcast has published 19 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.
Team Islas Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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