Marching Roundtable Podcast
Serving as the premier source of information and inspiration in the marching activity, The Marching Roundtable and its host Tim Hinton feature the top experts in the activity, sharing advice to help everyone do better, enjoy their work more, and take their group to the next level. One great idea can change your life! With over 1200 podcasts available, there is something to help anyone in the world of marching band, drum corps, color guard, or indoor percussion. Become a member (only $2 per month!) and get access to the Podcast Archives with hours of great information you can use right away. Be inspired! Contact Tim with questions or ideas for future podcast topics or guests.
Latest Podcasts
1256: Trumpet – What You Need To Know
Ben Gunnarson says the trumpet can be finicky and we must help our students play with confidence and “play for the occasion.”
1255: French Horn – What You Need To Know
Jim Price talks about mouthpieces, cleaning the horn, the difficulty of partials, and why we need to be patient with our horn students.
1254: Saxophone – What You Need To Know
Advice about the mouthpiece, alternate fingerings, and making the transition to jazz.
1253: Clarinet- What You Need To Know
Going over the break, tongue position, cool air, and other helpful tips. With Carrie RavenStem and Sarah Alexander
1252: Bassoon- What You Need to Know
Lumen Guthrie discusses the challenges and joys of playing the bassoon, including tips about reeds and properly holding the instrument for safety and comfort.
1251: Oboe- What You Need to Know
Dr. Abby Yeakle Held shares advice on reeds, air, pitch, and getting that mature sound we all love.
1250: Flute- What You Need to Know
From flute placement to pinkies, Kirsten Guerra shares practical tips and advice on teaching the flutes in your ensemble.
1249: Most Popular- Olivia Wiles and Avon ’24 “Voila!”
Daniel and Olivia Wiles shares stories of Avon’s record-breaking season and talk about Olivia’s life in color guard.
1248: Auditioning for Drum Corps: Parent Support
Tim shares advice with a parent wanting to support their student in the audition process.
1247: Transitioning from a Contractor to a Business Owner
Sandie Kersten shares advice on setting up an LLC, 1099’s, taxes, and strategies for success.