A Melodic Manifesto

Inflection on Percussion Instruments

Published on Learning Percussion • Oct 31

7 Tips for Creative Practice

Part I

Published on Learning Percussion • Oct 27

June 2025

New Article: Professionalizing Your Practice

The virtues and utility of multidisciplinary learning.

Jun 23 • 

Michael Compitello

Summer Break: Recharge Edition

Rest ≠ Recharge

Published on Learning Percussion • Jun 16

May 2025

Right Plant, Right Place

What can a gardening TV show teach us about music?

May 10 • 

Michael Compitello

December 2024

Reflection: Technique of Master Learners

Metacognition for fun and profit

Dec 6, 2024 • 

Michael Compitello

September 2024

Drum Circles with Phoenix Symphony/Cyprus

Live Performances and Current Fascinations

Sep 30, 2024 • 

Michael Compitello

July 2024

Unsnared Drum Performer's Guide Out Now!

Beyond Tips and Tricks

Jul 24, 2024 • 

Michael Compitello

April 2024

Real People Alive on Stage

Live Events Amidst Deep Thoughts

Apr 19, 2024 • 

Michael Compitello

December 2023

Lessons From Long-Term Collaboration

Percussive Notes

Dec 6, 2023 • 

Michael Compitello

October 2023

Experimenting on Myself

Can tracking my time make me more relaxed?

Oct 6, 2023 • 

Michael Compitello

New EP: Blue Skin of the Sea

Marimba and Percussion Unleashed!

Oct 3, 2023 • 

Michael Compitello

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