Author: olivernmolina

It is the middle of winter break with the holidays all around. I sit here on Christmas Eve typing this blog post reflecting about a disturbing trend I have come to realize recently. This trend is one that significantly gets worse as the students age and progress in their studies. I have worked in various … Continue reading CONFESSIONS OF A COLLEGE (PERCUSSION) PROFESSOR – #4 (HOLIDAY EDITION) →

This fall semester is finally in the books but it is one definitely for the books. I feel lucky that my teaching load and schedule didn’t really change despite all the COVID-19 protocols and restrictions. I was able teach all my classes, ensembles, and lessons face-to-face but there were still many challenges. I write this … Continue reading Confessions of a college (percussion) professor – #3 →

If you have ever taken music lessons in your life you may relate to this blog post. But this one should be of particular interest for my applied lesson students: past, present, or future. Lesson Talks Most of the classes I teach are one-on-one applied lessons. This gives me a chance to address individual issues … Continue reading Confessions of a college (percussion) professor – #2 →

In an attempt to be more active on my website I am starting this blog series of random thoughts I have as a college percussion professor. They will sometimes be funny, sometimes serious but I hope enjoyable to read. So here goes nothing. College perks Before teaching at my current job at Northwestern State University, … Continue reading Confessions of a College (Percussion) Professor – #1 →

I started this blog post back in December 2019 but I am finally getting around to finishing it so it can be published. 2020 is here but I would like to take some time to reflect on the year that was 2019. The year had its ups and downs but 2019 may have been the … Continue reading 2019 (aka BEST. YEAR. EVER.): A Year in Review →