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Justin Robards

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions on any marching or symphonic percussion instruments. I can give ideas for pit setups, battery setups, practice procedures, or anything else marching or symphonic percussion-wise. I can pretty much cover all percussion categories but I am not as strong as I`d like to be in latin and african percussion. Marching percussion is my forte. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME HOW MUCH A VINTAGE DRUM OR MALLET INSTRUMENT IS WORTH. I AM NOT AN ARCHIVER. ASK A LOCAL MUSIC STORE FOR THIS. Thanks!

Experience in the area

I am currently a High School marching percussion instructor and I was an instructor for the Kiwanis Kavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, the Magic Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. In addition, I have been the cymbal tech of the WGI Independent Open line Paradox Percussion Theatre and am currently the front ensemble coordinator for the WGI Independent World line Infinity Percussion (www.infinitypercussion.com). I have 8 years of drum corps experience, 4 years of high school experience, 4 years of college (symphony), three years teaching at a Div. I drum corps level, four years teaching indoor drumlines, and I've had the pleasure of meeting many prominent instructors in the drum corps and marching percussion categories. I can help you with marching equipment, techniques, how to start playing, pretty much everything in the marching and Symphonic world of percussion.

Organizations

PAS FMEA

Education/Credentials

4 years high school
AA in Music at Indian River State College completing my BA in Music at the University of Central Florida

Awards and Honors

Endorsed by Vic Firth sticks, Yamaha percussion, and Zildjian cymbals.

Past/Present Clients

Many high school, drum corps, and WGI groups

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I want to become known as one of the most prominent educators in the percussion world.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Bob	10/20/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you. Your response was perfect for .....
Geoff	10/13/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for this answer, and the one .....
Justin Robards	08/19/09	10	10	7	10
zoe	06/16/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so so much for your .....
Brett	05/23/09	10	10	10	10	very clear and concise

Recent Answers from Justin Robards

2009-10-20 drum tracks:

Bob, this is a very vague question so if I do not answer completely please send me more information. The best resource I can give you is to go to http://www.seventhstring.com/metronome/metronome.html and

2009-10-10 Tuning Timpani:

Geoff, since Timpani are more of my forte, I believe I can answer this answer completely. 1. It is better to learn how to tune by ear in case you have a gig that the gauges do not work such as a concert

2009-10-10 Starting on mallet percussion:

It would be much easier in the long run (in my honest opinion) to start on a larger instrument such as a xylophone or even a marimba. Bells or Glockenspiel as they are called have a limited use in concert

2009-09-03 Tuning my snare drum:

Jake, here is a great website for tuning. http://www.drum-tuning.com/drum-tuning/snare-drum-tuning.html As far as which pitch, it depends on what your preference is. I prefer higher pitches for jazz

2009-08-06 Marching Drum Line For Beginners:

Butch, The best thing I can suggest is to email as many drum and bugle corps directors and see if they'd do a donation of old drums. I know that some drum corps have older drums that they have as junk

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