Tapspace

03/08/2025

If you’re a busy band director looking for smarter, more musical warm-ups, this is for you.

Join composer and educator Eric Rath as he shares the story behind DAILY DRILL — a modern, music-forward approach to band warm-ups designed to engage the full ensemble (yes, even percussionists).

Say goodbye to metronome clicks and hello to groove-based play-alongs in styles like funk, mambo, dubstep, and more — all while hitting essential fundamentals in every key.

🎁 Want a FREE exercise to test with your group?
👉 https://mailchi.mp/tapspace/free-daily-drill-download

03/08/2025

If you’re a busy band director looking for smarter, more musical warm-ups, this is for you.

Join composer and educator Eric Rath as he shares the story behind DAILY DRILL — a modern, music-forward approach to band warm-ups designed to engage the full ensemble (yes, even percussionists).

Say goodbye to metronome clicks and hello to groove-based play-alongs in styles like funk, mambo, dubstep, and more — all while hitting essential fundamentals in every key.

🎁 DOWNLOAD A FREE DAILY DRILL EXERCISE HERE:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/tapspace/free-daily-drill-download

Join composer and educator Eric Rath as he shares the story behind DAILY DRILL — a modern, music-forward approach to band warm-ups designed to engage the ful...

09/07/2025

"Graffiti" by Chad Heiny takes inspiration from London’s Leake Street Tunnel, turning spray-can swirls and vibrant walls into a high-energy, 6-player percussion experience. Multi-setups, foot pedals, dueling guiros—it’s as colorful as it sounds. 💥

02/07/2025

🌳✨ Something magical this way plays…

"The Enchanted Woods" by Alejandro Gonzalez is a flexible trio full of mystery, adventure, and new mallet skills!

29/06/2025

🎬 Tapspace takes on Turkish Rambo!

The crew hit the historic —just across the street from HQ—for a one-of-a-kind night of cinema chaos. We watched the cult gem "Turkish Rambo," hilariously reimagined live by with a full original score, foley, and voice cast. Think ultra-low budget action + live performance = absolute magic.
10/10 would do again. 💥🎭💣🎻

23/06/2025

Your percussionists deserve better warm-ups — and with DAILY DRILL, they’ll get them!

Unlike most method books, DAILY DRILL’s percussion exercises were developed by top percussion educators — designed to keep your percussionists engaged and progressing. 🎯

https://www.tapspace.com/books-education/daily-drill-percussion

21/06/2025

🧪 "Chemical Songs" by Chad Heiny is a fresh set of 2-mallet solos perfect for young keyboard percussionists! With eight character-rich solos playable on marimba, vibes, xylo, or even glock—and optional audio tracks—this collection is as fun to teach as it is to play.

https://www.tapspace.com/books-education/chemical-songs-volume-2

20/06/2025

Robert Oetomo’s marimba arrangement of "Pining for the Spring Breeze" (望春風) beautifully blends jazz harmonies, romantic-era flourishes, and expressive freedom—all while honoring the Taiwanese original by Yu-hsien Teng. A lyrical, heartfelt solo that invites interpretation and emotion. 🌸

18/06/2025

🎯 10 minutes. Big results.
Start every class with DAILY DRILL and watch your rehearsals transform.
✅ Build technique
✅ Boost focus
✅ Make every minute count

05/04/2025

🔥 Noah Avelar crushed it! Congrats on winning the College Snare Drum Division of the 2024 Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase!

We’re honored “Rooted” by Brian Blume was the solo of choice for such a killer performance. 🥁

27/03/2025

16/03/2025

Band directors—be honest… Are your students zoning out during warm-ups? 😴

Swap the boring metronome for engaging play-along tracks in styles like funk, mambo, and even dubstep! Your students will actually look forward to fundamentals.

Try "DAILY DRILL" today and transform your warm-up routine! 🎷🥁🎺

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