Journal
Music & Marching Profile
Back a year or so, I got to grab coffee with Music and Marching founder Zach Ashcraft. We sat there for hours telling stories and reflecting on our paths in the...
What Drumline Means to Matt
Our friends at Drumlines of America asked what drumline means to me. I rambled on for who knows how long. So this seems like a generous edit. Thanks guys! Also...
Perspectives on "the lot"
Matt was interviewed by WGI at their Dayton percussion Championships about the parking lot warm-up scene during the week. Makes sense to us. They mention the creation of our "Lot Maps"...
Indoor Drumline Details
From episode #506 of the Marching Roundtable podcast, listen to Matt and the other panelists Paul and Brian discuss the level of detail in today's indoor drumline shows.
The Lot - Drumlines in Warmup
What we're all about!From episode #505 of the Marching Roundtable podcast: "We discuss why the lot is so popular with indoor drumline fans and how the top groups prepare for...
Infinity Bassline Podcast
A few weeks ago, Matt joined the guys from the Infinity Bassline on a podcast with the Marching Roundtable. Listen as they describe the ingredients that have gone into their...
Cymbals and Seavine
Listen to Matt talk with Seavine founder (and Lot Riot Accomplice) Chelsea Levine about her cymbal gloves, cymbal line culture, and starting a business. Loved this discussion!From episode #458 of...
The Future of Indoor Drumline
What will marching percussion look like 10 years from now? Who knows!?!! This whole discussion will probably looked back with laughs. Fun to think about though... The fuuuuuuuuture.From episode #418 of...
Body Movement and Clean Playing
A great discussion on integrating body movement with clean playing in today's indoor drumline. Lots of talk on priorities, listening, and best practices. With Paul Weber and Bryan Harmsen.From episode...
A Personal Note from Matt
(photo: Matt [facing camera] during his age-out drum corps season)One year ago, Lot Riot became a reality. Our first run of shirts was printed, and my parent's dining room was...
