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Have you ever seen someone do something and thought, “I want to do THAT.”
That was the exact feeling I had when I saw the high school drumline for the first time as an 8th grader. From that day on, as soon as the 3pm bell rang, I’d run out the school’s back exit and stare in awe through the chain-link fence as the drumline rehearsed on the blacktop parking lot.
I was hooked.
After weeks of hanging around and reticently getting a little closer and closer to the drumline each practice, the instructor finally acknowledged me and said, “Why don’t you come by this Friday night’s football game? You can watch us warm up in the parking lot before half-time.” Wait, that’s an option?!
“Um…yes. Yes, I will do that.”
Yes! I was headed to my first-ever lot warm-up.
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$5 to enter the stadium, 10 minutes of wandering around by myself in the stadium for the first time, and finally, there they were; the drumline was blocking up in a patch of grass slightly beyond the bleachers.
The members were like rockstars to me. As I walked up, I nearly passed out when someone waved and said “What’s up, Huei!” I felt cool.
I was so excited, this may as well have been DCI or WGI Finals night lot for a drumline finishing off an undefeated season. In reality, it was just a nerdy 8th grader watching the high school drumline, but to this day, it’s one of the most vivid lots I’ve ever seen.
What happened next was the moment that set me on a path of a relentless drive to master marching percussion.
When the warm-up ended, and everyone began collecting their gear, the center snare took off his carrier and said “Alright, Huei – you’re in,” and gestured at me to take it from him.
Now, of course there’s no way anyone can just walk into a show, blind. But, in that moment, I completely choked.
No one expected me to take him up the offer, but instead of saying, “Sure, I’ll try,” and having them turn me down, my gut reaction was to awkwardly wave my hands and mumble something unintelligible. I declined because I didn’t have the skills to play what they had played standing still, much less while running around a football field.
I totally choked, and I knew it. “I’ve got to figure this out.”
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After countless hours of relentlessly working and practicing all summer, I made the bass line the next year as a freshman. I went on to play snare my sophomore year and finished as captain my senior year. I was one of three freshmen to make my college snare line and continued on to spend four summers marching drum corps (’01 Phantom, ’02-’04 Cavaliers). I taught a high school drumline in the area while I was a music major, and taught and wrote for my university drumlines during undergrad and grad school. I graduated and spent 5 years teaching public high school, and eventually returned to the activity ten years later to teach World Class DCI and WGI lines.
Now, I create online content and resources to help teachers and the next generation of percussionists. I’ve distilled 20+ years of playing and teaching experience into Volumes 1-5 to answer the questions I most frequently answer during live streaming lessons and in direct messages.
Each volume addresses a very specific skill set, the weaknesses I most commonly see in young players. I can’t tell you how many individual auditions I’ve watched over the years, and the mastery of these skills are what separate the baby gazelles from the king lions.
The seeds for the book began as free one page handouts, and with over 7,000 of those free PDF’s downloaded, I decided to expand the material into more detailed explanations and extensive exercise breakdowns. This is the book I now use with all my private lessons students, and for the first time ever, I’ve compiled and curated the most essential exercises I’ve learned, written, and taught by rote over the years into one resource.
This is the book I wish I had written 10 years ago, but then again, it would be a different book. I’ve now written the Marching Percussion Playbook to help other teachers and students that have seen an amazing drumline at some point and thought, “I want to do THAT.”
Thanks for your interest in the MPP. Through this collection, I can’t wait to share what I’ve experienced and learned over the years to help you achieve your “THAT” moment. Say goodbye to the days where you wondered what you should be practicing, and welcome the confidence of knowing you are setting yourself up for success. Cheers!
Huei
With the MPP Complete Edition: Hard Copy Pre-order, you’ll receive:
- Hard Copy of MPP printed on 100% recycled paper with each of the volume covers printed in color.
- Autographed copies for the 100 orders
- FREE SHIPPING
FIRST EDITION PRINTING
This first edition printing will be limited to 100 copies and will close when filled.
- First 25 copies available for order at an introductory pre-order price of $79.
- Next 75 copies available for the full purchase price of $97
*For orders of 10 copies or more, please contact me for a reduced group rate. Perfect for empowering everyone in the percussion section to take ownership of their development!
INSIDE THE MPP
Volume 1: 4-2-1
Extended application of a powerful framework for structured, organized practice that you can immediately apply to exercises you already know. Direct your attention and provide corrections for your personal drumming deficiencies. (13 Pages)
Volume 2: Timing is Everything Build
The foundation for one of the most critical elements of music performance, creating feel, style, and character in your playing. ABSOLUTELY necessary to perform at world class level. (20 pages)
Volume 3: Diddle Me This
Step-by-step process of how to build your diddle rudiments with accurate rhythms, heights and sound quality; all the fundamentals you’ll need before going fast! (26 pages)
Volume 4: That’s How We Roll
Develop full, open, even double-stroke rolls through detailed technical explanation and step-by-step exercises. No more inconsistencies in sound or rhythm – build two of things that drummers most seek: speed and chops. (39 pages)
Volume 5: It’s All About the Inner Beats
Draw your attention and awareness to the texture most commonly overlooked by performers, the notes between the notes. This chapter includes the use of numerous grids, musical x-rays, and technical strategies to help you develop sound quality, control, and clarity in heights & dynamics your playing. (43 pages)
PRE-ORDER A HARD COPY OF THE MPP TODAY!
LAST WEEKEND! Pre-order closes May 1, 2017
PARENTS
Easily over 25+ private lessons worth of information in this collection, valued at over $2500. Invest in your student and the peace of mind that they are spending their time and attention on the right things and building correct habits.
TEACHERS
Invest in yourself and reinvigorate your teaching strategies and examples. There’s something in the MPP for everyone, and with the confidence you’ll gain, even if you raise your lesson fees by $5 per lesson, you’ll see a return on investment in only a few months.
STUDENTS
Invest in yourself over a four year period and that’s less than $25 a year for this Complete Edition. If you plan on auditioning for a college, DCI or WGI line, consider the cost of a plane ticket ($300+) and camp fee ($100+), don’t wait until your individual audition to find out what you’ve been missing. This is the closest you’ll get to having me as your private lesson teacher without me actually being there.
FRIENDS
Many have ordered the MPP as a gift for that friend or family member that always seems to be drumming. Surprise them and get them the resource they’ll be using for years and years to come. Let them know you’re supporting them on their journey as a musician.
The Marching Percussion Playbook has helped hundreds succeed online. It can help you too. The first step is to just start – so start today!
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
“The percussion community is extremely fortunate that Huei has begun to professionally deliver his curriculum and video lessons in a format accessible to the world. Huei has quickly risen to the top, and is setting the new standard for online percussion education.”
Bradley Lomax – Owner and Founder of Beetle Percussion
beetlepercussion.com
“Huei is not just a great teacher; he’s also a great story teller by giving compelling background and context to every lesson that highlights how a young beginning percussionist can become a Master. Using detailed notes and diagrams, he’ll help you literally see and understand the notes in a completely new way. With the MPP, you have a tremendous tools at your disposal to reach your full potential as a percussionist.”
Karl Arrieta – a.k. @karldrumtech
www.karldrumtech.com
Whether you are learning online through his Periscope Lessons, reading his inspirational Blog Posts, or practicing through his Digital Downloads, Huei, and all of his educational content, are an essential part of the percussion community.
Mark Perrett – Co-Author of The Grid Book Series
thegridbookseries.com
Huei’s done a fantastic job of giving a clear and concise explanation of one of the most simple and effective ways of getting your hands moving. This is a great training method for percussion minds to expand their dexterity and vocabulary.
Matt Verburg – Owner and Founder of Lot Riot
lotriot.com
PRE-ORDER A HARD COPY OF THE MPP TODAY!
The Marching Percussion Playbook has helped hundreds succeed online. It can help you too. The first step is to just start – so start today!