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

My wife makes fun of me. And not just for the things that couples who have been together as long as we have naturally tease each other about, but for a specific habit of mine.  She teases me because seemingly every piece of content I consider creating, for example this blogpost, often ends with the … More My Wife Makes Fun of Me

Let’s connect on Instagram! In case you didn’t notice, Instagram released a new logo and user interface today.  The internet is already in a frenzy about the change, but here are some quick thoughts on the matter: Get over it. Nobody likes change – that’s a normal human response.  That being said, just get over it. … More New Instagram Logo?!

  Last week, @huntahthedrummah sent me a note after one of my Periscope broadcasts: WHOA!  Not only did he take the time to write me a note, but those are some impactful statements.  The note came out of the blue, and I was floored. The truth is, I sometimes wonder if the work I’m doing even … More Notes of Thanks #Huei5for5 Week 2

ATTENTION ALL PERCUSSIONISTS!  In celebration of the 5th Periscope Lesson Session, I’m issuing a #Huei5for5 Periscope Challenge. Between now and next Sunday, the challenge is to Periscope broadcast yourself practicing for 5mins for 5 days in a row.  Dedicate each day to one of the lesson topics, referring to the handouts and video lessons found at hueiyuanpan.com/periscope. Participants … More Periscope Challenge #Huei5for5

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’ve received an influx of questions over social media these past few weeks, and in an effort to organize all these questions, I’ve created a form below. I’ll do my best to share my answers on percussion, music, school, life, and anything else where I can offer help. As the questions come in, … More Q&A with Huei