If you play percussion, you need to be able to play a buzz roll! “Buzz rolls are a “must-have” in every percussionist’s toolbox. It can be one of the most challenging techniques to master, and for most, it’s a lifelong process that we continue to develop and refine over time. In this lesson, we quickly … More S3E2 Sunday Sessions Lesson #22: Buzz Basics
Season 3 of the Sunday Sessions begins today! Every Sunday at 5pm PST we’ll have a live streaming drum lesson broadcast on Periscope, IG and FB #SundayswithHuei Free PDF handout included each lesson 🙂 Click below for this weekend’s free PDF handout. S3E1 LESSON #21: SINGLES Tweet your video questions and watch on your favorite social media platform. Thanks for … More TONIGHT! Sunday Sessions are Back
Best of luck to all the performers and teachers today! Day 4, Tip #4 PRELIMS of 2017 WGI Finals week! Each day this week, I’ll be sharing a tip on how you can give your best performance. The following is an excerpt from a previously published post on Medium. 4. Visualize the ideal scenario I’m a fan of Chef … More Visualize the ideal scenario
Day 3, Tip #3 of 2017 WGI Finals week – final touches and only a few rehearsals left. What pre-performance routine do you use to bring out your best? Each day this week, I’ll be sharing a tip on how you can give your best performance. The following is an excerpt from a previously published post on … More Create a routine
Welcome back to Day 2, Tip #2 of 2017 WGI Finals week, where I’ll be sharing one tip each day on how you can give your best performance. The following is an excerpt from a previously published post on Medium. 2. Get it together This one is very straightforward, but often overlooked, and can be the … More Get it together
In the spirit of 2017 WGI Finals, I’ll be sharing one tip each day this week on how you can give your best performance. The following is an excerpt from a previously published post on Medium. You’re on the bus. You have 15 minutes before arriving at the lot, and then it’s time to perform … More Every Rep is a “Show Rep”
Yup, it’s definitely that time of the year. The floodgates have opened and questions regarding auditions for WGI and DCI are inundating the inbox. If this is you, I’ve put together a Table of Contents on a series of posts I’ve written covering various stages of the audition process – from choosing a group, planning to audition, to the … More DCI & WGI Blogposts Recap
What is your current biggest music or drumming struggle that you wish there was a handout for? Playing eighth note used quintuplets (playing 10 8th notes per bar in 4/4) – Landon Good morning, Landon! Thank you for taking the time to write a testimonial. I appreciate you sharing your story as a player and … More Huei’s Help Desk: 2 Quintuplets over 4/4
You’ve seen a show, and you’re pumped at the thought of auditioning. Getting excited is only the first part. Now you need to consider some things that will help you choose which winter group or drum corps is best for you. Here are some questions you should ask yourself: What’s your dream group? Without … More DCI & WGI: How to Choose a Summer Drum Corps and Winter Group
As I’ve put out more and more video content on my YouTube channel, people have started reaching out to ask how they can get started, what kind of equipment to get, and so forth. It can all be a little overwhelming – I get it! Click here for my GoPro Resource Page Why did I start? For me, my interest in … More Huei’s GoPro Essentials Resource Page
