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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
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifrah | 01/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rob | 12/09/09 | 10 | 7 | 10 | Thanks for your help Justin. |
| Bob | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Your response was perfect for ..... |
| Geoff | 10/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for this answer, and the one ..... |
| Justin Robards | 08/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Justin Robards
2010-01-27 rolling traditional style:
Jonathan, the best way to fix your left hand is to simply practice. Also, you can use a double beat type of exercise such as Sampson. Take this exercise and focus on the second diddle. If you can get the
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
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