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Episode 41: Entrepreneurship has been a recurring theme on the podcast. Both Donnie Johns and Joe Gramley both focus heavily on the idea of percussionists being entrepreneurs within their educational circles, each discussing topics like versatility, multitasking, building trust and prioritization as foundations for their careers. Excerpts from our past conversations were pulled for this Best of episode. Full length episodes Donnie Johns: The Percussionist as Entrepreneur original airdate: 2/10/21, episode 29 Joe Gramley: Building a Music Career original airdate: 9/30/19, episode 6 - - - - Music From This Episode Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/ Sound Cloud Spotify Band Camp - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp

Episode 40: Todd Meehan, Andrea Venet and Matthew Lau are distinctly creative in their own unique career paths. In this best of episode, we travel back to some of our first conversations and explore how each approaches their own creative lives. Matthew speaks about his energy and enthusiasm connected to building a performance career. Andrea "gives herself permission" to explore building a catalog of original compositions. And Todd has created a witty, engaging and contemporary approach to percussion education with Liquidrum.  Todd Meehan: Art not War original airdate: 7/24/19, episode 3 Andrea Venet: Give Yourself Permission original airdate: 8/19/19, episode 4 Matthew Lau: Building a Brand original airdate: 1/15/20, episode 10 - - - - Music From This Episode Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/ Sound Cloud Spotify Band Camp - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp

Episode 39:  Katy Elman is a friend of BSP and owner of Southern Percussion in the UK. Being a trained musician, attending music schools from an early age, Katy ultimately had a unique opportunity to take over a retail sheet music company. We talk about this transition from performing to operating Southern Percussion, how her company has grown significantly over the last 10+ years, and some of the connections between our two businesses. Katy also has a new educational project getting off the ground this Summer called the Southern Percussion Institute, which we learn more about during our conversation! - - - - Connect with Katy www.southernpercussion.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthernPercussion Instagram: www.instagram.com/southernpercussion YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/SPercuk - - - - 2021 Percussion Ensemble Showcase winners:  www.blackswamp.com/percussion-ensemble-showcase - - - - Music From This Episode Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/ Sound Cloud Spotify Band Camp - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp

Episode 38 with Ivan Trevino If you’re unfamiliar with Ivan Trevino’s compositions and work with The Big Trouble, it’s definitely worth a Google. A diverse collection of musical genres, instrumentation, orchestration, and performance opportunities help make his projects accessible to both listen to and perform. All with an ongoing thread of social awareness, inclusion and equity. Ivan hasn’t been on our Artist Endorser roster long, but he’s definitely one of those people that makes you immediately feel comfortable, as if you’ve known each other for years. - - - - Connect with Ivan https://ivandrums.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivantrevinomusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivan.drums/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/popmarimba - - - - The Big Trouble on Spotify Co-Write: https://ivandrums.com/co-write-by-ivan-trevino/ Dynamicx Drums: https://www.blackswamp.com/snare-drums-dynamicx - - - - Music From This Episode Tu Mereces lo Mejor marimba duo - Fred Trevino (arr. by Ivan Trevino) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVb6Tv-yyuY Wildlings -  Ivan Trevino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA14gIB4cdc Forgiveness for solo vibraphone - Ivan Trevino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaXNWpy3lgk GHOST ARMS - The Big Trouble (live at PASIC 2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCLUSum52y8 Steal Another Day - The Big Trouble (live at PASIC 2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xia0ZU6F2-c Star - Break of Reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MHkxpEG6Cc Uprising - Break of Reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf0bLYLh6Pg Catching Shadows - Ivan Trevino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lktMLiKaes - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp

Episode 37 with Michael Ptacin Michael Ptacin is a recent BSP Concert Artist, but actually someone we’ve known since meeting at a convention years ago. He’s got his hands in all sorts of stuff like musical theatre, sequencing & programming, administration and most recently audio video production. This all seems to stem from his willingness and excitement to try new things, accepting challenges and a loose professional motto to “Never say no...within reason”. We discuss Michael’s motto in connection with his various activities and how they developed as well as a push for diversity awareness and inclusion within his projects and the percussion community as a whole. - - - - Connect with Michael https://michaelptacin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelptacin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MPmarimba - - - - Percussion Ensemble Showcase Results: https://www.blackswamp.com/percussion-ensemble-showcase - - - - Music From This Episode Alex Temple - Ah yes, the three genders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcYbL0Gm0qg Dave Molk - sky: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMhQevfA6By/ Dave Molk - redline: https://davemolkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/redline Steph Davis - I go to prepare a place for you: https://youtu.be/Mp7XAknbBII Che Buford - Penn’s Landing: https://soundcloud.com/chesmusic/penns-landing-2020 - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp6

Episode 36 with Maria Flurry Maria Flurry has been a long time friend and supporter of Black Swamp Percussion. She knew Eric in the early years of BSP, used to work PAS conventions with us, and has always been one of our biggest supporters. Besides being connected to the performance world in Michigan, Arizona and everywhere in between over the years, Maria has spent time, energy and resources developing non profit arts organizations, outreach programs, and helping to launch the AZ Philharmonic just a few years ago. Basically, she’s got her hands in a lot of different musical events, organizations and performance opportunities…as well as a wealth of experience and knowledge I try to tap into during our conversation. Most recently, Maria is partnering with Homero Ceron and Fred Morgan to present a percussion trio performance in June through the Arizona Philharmonic. Learn more here: https://azphil.org/event/2020-2021-manos/ - - - - Connect with Maria www.mariaflurry.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.flurry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-vomlehn-flurry-888b6732 - - - - TC1 Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V3_mkYOEUQ&t=17s LGTC2 Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocjh9IsUxQ4 - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp6

Episode 35 with Josh Smith After catching up a bit about family, travel and life, we learn more about some of Josh’s professional development and his music publishing company Ox & Lamb. He’s got a great new subscription promotion happening called the Ox and Lamb music club. As a subscriber for the club, you’ll receive THREE brand-new percussion solo pieces, one each from composer: Andrea Venet, Michael Burritt, and Dame Evelyn Glennie, delivered straight to your inbox as a PDF. Each solo will be between 5’00” – 8’00” minutes in length and written at an “intermediate difficulty level”. The cost to join the club is only $45, which gets you all three exclusive solos, available for a limited time. Learn more here: https://www.oxandlambmusic.com/blog/ - - - - 2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC - - - - Connect with Josh www.oxandlambmusic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.d.smith.77 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danger.middle.name/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YD5uwuL9FT5jwFJu_-rAg/featured Music from this episode Ben Cantrell - Dance Eleven by James Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZLB5wQvawg Adam Campbell - Tick-Tock by Adam Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRnpfj__onU Gustavo Miranda - Terza Rima by Terry Longshore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrkwIzmmmbI Andre Venet - Strobilanthes by Andrea Venet / Ox and Lamb Music Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcu-Y_n0rbM&t=59s Joshua D. Smith- The Shortest Day by Joshua D. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI1d_02PRYk&t=122s - - - - Sound Solution Project Percussion Ensemble Showcase - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp - - - - Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Episode 34 with Colleen Bernstein Colleen Bernstein is Black Swamp Concert Artist heavily involved in arts education, performance collaboration, diversity awareness and community engagement. Strength and Sensitivity, her ongoing music and arts project, aims to connect and engage artists across gender, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and disability spectrums. - - - - 2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC - - - - Connect with Colleen www.colleenbernstein.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colleen.bernstein Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleendbern/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenBernstein Music from this episode Rebonds a by Iannis Xenakis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0j_b566i8s La Bicicleta de Cristal by Angélica Negrón: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7IQ2iSIH8w We Shall Be Turned by Judd Greenstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9TnNF8z7e8 Chorale by Richard Albagli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTGGdpd9qBs Strength & Sensitivity: Ann Arbor - Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_JF0_HSriI From My Little Island by Robert Aldridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J-JezP91J0 - - - - Sound Solution Project (ends 04/30/21) Percussion Ensemble Showcase - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp - - - - Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Episode 33 We revisit past episodes, and dig into the topic of improvisation with BSP Artists Gloria Yehilievsky, Anthony Di Bartolo, Andrew Baldwin and Tony DiSanza. Each are active in overlapping and contrasting areas of performance, so it’s interesting to hear about their individual processes and projects connected to improvisation. - - - - 2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP  http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC - - - - Gloria Yehilevsky: Sounding Eye Collective original airdate: 8/17/20, episode 18 Anthony Di Bartolo: Whimsical by Nature original airdate: 10/21/20, episode 22 Andrew Baldwin: https://www.andrewbaldwinpercussion.com/ original airdate: 11/25/20, episode 23 Tony DiSanza: Curry, Hetzler & DiSanza original airdate: 1/27/21, episode 28 - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp - - - - Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Episode 32 with Melanie Voytovich Melanie is the founder of the New Works Project, an organization focused on equity and accessibility within the new music community. Their commission and digital programs serve those who are interested in contemporary music but are limited in their capacity to engage in the community, due to limited funds or access to large or specialty instruments. Most of our conversation centers on accessibility and diversity within the music world, which is a huge part of Melanie's work, and which Black Swamp is proud to help support through the New Works Project. - - - - 2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC - - - - Check out www.wrist-grips.com - - - - Connect with Melanie https://www.newworksproject.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewWorksProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newworksproject/ Music from this episode The Hope Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMVzs9GPQfY&t=132s Open Your Eyes by Ivan Trevino: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRvJMP_bB10 Two Duos for Flute and Percussion I. Whac-a-mole by Mark Engebretson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ak-XWvZNnY Dream of the Cherry Blossoms by Keiko Abe: https://soundcloud.com/mvoytovich/dream-of-the-cheery-blossoms-excerpt-keiko-abe Hope by Dave Molk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdgC9FqoaF8&t - - - - Quick Ship Snare Drum Sale (ends 03/31/21) Percussion Ensemble Showcase - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp - - - - Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Episode 31 with Elizabeth DeLamater Elizabeth is a BSP Educator, who has taught, performed and lectured around the world...most recently in Trinidad right before the Pandemic, which we spend some time talking about. She also has her own podcast called Art Lives, is a steel pan authority, and is the chair of the PAS Diversity Alliance which we learn all more about during our conversation. PLUS, Elizabeth recently released a new composition titled "Transitions for Solo Snare Drum": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XBpOBXFFGw - - - - 2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC - - - - Check out www.wrist-grips.com - - - - Connect with Elizabeth http://www.elizabethdelamater.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.delamater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldelamater/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELDeLamater Art Lives Podcast: http://www.elizabethdelamater.com/art-lives-podcast Music from this episodeTransitions for Solo Snare Drum by Elizabeth DeLamater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XBpOBXFFGw High Mass arranged by Paul G. Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKyd2Hg2i54 High Mass arranged by Clive Bradley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PG-onZumw4 Bernard Woma and the Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mySAxf8AZRM - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp - - - - Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Episode 30 with Josh Jones It's been almost two years ago since our first conversation with Josh Jones, and A LOT has been going on in his life. Besides winning a new position with the Kansas City Symphony and getting married, Josh seems to be endlessly developing, producing and presenting new resources for percussionists. We try to focus on a recent masterclass he presented called Acting Musical, but like most episodes, we fall into a maze of rabbit holes. - - - - 2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC - - - - Connect with Josh www.drummojo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.jones.37669 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshjonesdrums/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj38A_vEOJ2Z4vF3fh3RwAw Music from this episode Bach in G Minor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gl5arNJVYQ&t=5s Cross Corners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIOclTs120Q Hikoi Percussion Concerto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQK6ULE_xHQ - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp - - - - Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 29 with Donnie Johns Besides keeping an active teaching and performing schedule in the DC area, Donnie Johns also coordinates both the DMV percussion and music academy. We initially reached out to Donnie to talk about a short, yet very concise, article he wrote for PAS last Fall titled "The Percussionist as Entrepreneur". This is a topic that has come up several times over the last year with other guests, so it was nice to hear Donnie’s perspective, insight and additional comments on the subject. - - - - The Percussionist as Entrepreneur - - - - 2 Free months of Primephonic with promo code: BLACKSWAMP http://bit.ly/PrimephonicVC - - - - Connect with Donnie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.johns.54 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnyjameson/ DMV Music Academy https://www.dmvpercussion.org/ https://www.facebook.com/dmvpercussion/ BSP 2021 Percussion Ensemble Showcase http://bit.ly/PercEnsShowcase Music from this episode Tim Adams - "Here We Go Again": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwYr3HxVMa0 Joe W. Moore III - "Benedict(us)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBA3DID8dUw&t=1s - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp - - - - Primephonic ad features Music by John Vallis (johnvallis.bandcamp.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 28 with Anthony Di Sanza Tony has been a long time friend and supporter of Black Swamp Percussion, going back to the early years when Eric was making tambourines and timpani mallets out of his garage in Adrian, MI. If you want to hear more about that era, check out the two BSP Origin Story Episodes we released last year or so. Tony just wrapped up a video recording project with his Union Duo partner Todd Hammes, called Tubes and More. The duo dropped two new videos a week on YouTube for the last 7 weeks. You’ll hear some excerpts of these recordings during the podcast, and you can view full performances on Tony's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/adisanza Tony has also been working with Tom Curry and Mark Hetzler, fellow University of Wisconsin-Madison colleagues, having released a CD last Fall titled "Don’t Look Down". This is a super interesting mix of Tuba, Trombone and percussion, which includes electronics, sequencing and processing A really unexpected and unique project. Listen here: https://curryhetzlerdisanza.bandcamp.com/album/dont-look-down   - - - - Connect with Tony http://anthonydisanza.com/ https://www.music.wisc.edu/faculty/anthony-di-sanza/ - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 27 with Shaun Tilburg Shaun Tilburg is an orchestral excerpt master, having the audition prep and process down to a science, even if flexible at times. Shaun and Tim talk about practice habits, routine and mental preparation that applies to orchestra auditions, but carries over to all levels and genres of music...or life for that matter. But the conversation doesn't stop there. Shaun also has a passion for art & design, which shows itself in his publications, website and other creative outlets. - - - - Connect with Shaun https://www.pocketpublications.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shauntilburg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shauneyt/ Pocket Publications YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dKvxEjJe5h4DfwvNbYViQ - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 26 with Abby Fisher Abby Fisher is a BSP Concert Artist, and has established herself as a World Class performer, educator and entrepreneur. Besides teaching and performing in the Knoxville area, Abby is the Managing Director of the Neif-Norf organization and collaborates regularly with fellow BSP Concert Artist, Matthew Lau, performing as the Fisher/Lau Project. We especially enjoyed our conversation about being an entrepreneur, which has been a topic that’s surfaced in several of our last episodes. - - - - Connect with Abby http://www.abbyfisherpercussion.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abby.fisher1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyplaysperc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbyFisherPercussion Online Music Lessons: http://www.abbyfisherpercussion.com/online-music-lessons.html - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp

Episode 25 with Tim Adams Tim Adams should need little to no introduction...he’s a veteran orchestral percussionist and educator, being chair of the percussion department at the University of Georgia. Prior to this position, Tim was timpanist and/or percussionists with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Florida Philharmonic, Canton Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra. Tim is also highly regarded as a mentor to countless musicians and percussionists he’s come in contact with over the years. This conversation centers on his influence on the percussion world and his latest project Music 8:46, taking shape in response to the killing of George Floyd this past Summer. - - - - Black Swamp Virtual Exhibit: https://bit.ly/Virtual-Exhibit - - - - Connect with Tim https://www.music.uga.edu/directory/people/timothy-k-adams-jr - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 24 with MB Gordy If you haven't heard the name MB Gordy, chances are you've heard him play. MB is a first call film and TV score percussionist, active in the industry for well over 20 years. We talk about his breaking into the scene, how recording sessions work, and how COVID has changed that landscape. - - - - Connect with MB https://www.kaosztheory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mb.gordy IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330708/ https://www.bigfishaudio.com/M-B-Gordy-Percussion-Pak - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp

Episode 23 with Andrew Baldwin Andrew Baldwin is a freelance percussionist, composer and educator in the Chicago area. Although being a classically trained percussionist, Andrew is just at home in the jazz and contemporary genres. Andrew is also active in the theatre and comedy world, participating in Chicago's Second City programs. We have an interesting conversation about how music and comedy intersect for Andrew, and what other skills are necessary for building a career in the Music industry.  - - - - Connect with Andrew https://www.andrewbaldwinpercussion.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.j.baldwin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewjohnbaldwin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/baldaj12 We Die First Podcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/wediefirst Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-die-first/id1514943808 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oBWsL4FsSQwAeOZLIYaZg Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMDI2N2VhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - - - - Get Social with Black Swamp: Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp

Episode 22 with Anthony Di Bartolo Anthony is a diverse New Jersey-based percussionist, composer, improviser and teacher. Learn more about his interest in improvisation, collaborations in contemporary music, development of experimental percussion and release of his new EP!   Listen to Whimsical by Nature on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/335KB5xDKk0awU2Mp9akst?si=bauQibtDRwe2VvzEEk3MxA bandcamp: https://adpercussion.bandcamp.com/  - - - -  Connect with Anthony  https://www.adibartolopercussion.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adpercussion  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adpercussion/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adpercussion  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6eXWWN-HWt7RNFrgPrcIA  - - - -  Get Social with Black Swamp:  Newsletter: http://bit.ly/BSPFam  BSP Fam: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BSPFam/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/blackswampperc/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackswamppercussion/  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blackswamp