Gus R  
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music
Styles: Classical, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Funk, Hip Hop, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Soul, Marching Band

As a teenager and young adult, I played both snare and single tenor drum for both my collegiate and high school (Woodland High) alma maters. I have served as the chorus. general msuic teacher and percussion instructor for the Randolph County School system in Cuthbert, Georgia. Futhermore, I was the director of bands in Dooly County Georgia. Also, I have served as a partime percussion instructor for Woodland high school marching band. While in undergrad, I help faciclated a serveral drumline clinics.

For woodwind and brass players we can start by using the Essential Elements Books. This book includes warmups, etudes, and performance pieces. As an educator, I follow the John Hattie Model in which each lesson has a learning intention followed by success criteria. The success criteria help me gauge whether or not students have mastered the material or should I reteach. Also, I I model first and then play the student. Then, in tired the student loose on their own and monitor and facilitate as they work through the repertoire.