Josh I myself grow up in Chicago and you are an inspiration to imitate. I like that you also are down to earth as well. My question to you is what it takes to get to the level of musician that you have become. I have a son that he is only 9 years old but he likes percussion. I have not introduce him to it but he is been playing piano since he was four. He say he prefers playing percussion instead of piano. I would like for him to continue with his piano lessons but I don’t know if doing the right decision. I would like also to ask you in case he gets an opportunity like yours in life what is the best way to go any advice. I see a lot of potential in him. As his father I want to look and do what is best for him. Thank you and hope to hear from you.

Great video,what do you think about crossgrip?

Dear Mr. Jones, do you have any advice on improving reading skills? other than the classic, "just read a lot of music under your skill level and make it harder gradually" I've been playing percussion and primarily mallets since I was a little kid, back then I learned all by ear and memorized everything, it wasn't until I joined the local youth orchestra that I started actually reading like everybody else, its been 5 ish years since then and I've for sure gotten a lot better at reading, but I still rely a lot on my ears and my memory to learn new rep, so reading still feels very slooooow and exhausting. So please, any words of wisdom you could give me would be very appreciated, since right now I have to learn a ton challenging music, including a 15 minute marimba concerto and it feels like a daunting task knowing how slow my reading is :( Thanks in advance!

What excerpt is on xylophone? Tre first and the third

Came across this talent after reading how the antiquated Kansas City Symphony tried to dismiss him unfairly as head percussionist. I thought to myself drums, drums, I need to see what impression drums can do aside what we see in bands. After seeing this video he’s insanely talented. Never in my life have I heard drums played with such perfection. I will be surfing KZbin to find him in concerts play because he’s already blown me away with this quick video let alone seeing him in his element. I wonder if he knows how brilliant he himself is. Amasing!😮❤

Fantastic tutorial Josh.

This one is needed too. 😊

These rants are just what I need. I have reached a point where I’m pleased with my overall approach with technique but I want to know the ways to achieve appropriate color for different situations.

After all this time, this information is a blessing.

I connect with “it doesn’t take all that” being said.

This revolutionized my rolls. LOL

So helpful to hear your perspective on this. Thank you Josh!

Thus really is what it takes. LOL

I have tiny hands...and heavier mallets require me to have "stick showing"at the wrist end."Also the balance of the mallets seems to make a difference......DID enjoy your rant.Thanks!

Incredible

Can't hear what you're saying, alas, get rid off the mouthpiece. This lesson doesn't stick.

Thank you Josh! Needed this lesson today.

Mark Perrett is the exact dude that got me hooked onto you and your wonderful work a few years back, Josh. He's great people like you! 💪😎 (Gotta love The Grid Book Series!)

You are beyond amazing, Josh. And I hope you know that with each passing day, you are loved and recognized that much more for your superb artistry and awareness of yourself and others. Thank you so much for being such a guiding light in times of need and speed! 🙏😇

Wow, so clear and precise with perfect execution of the rhythm!!!

Uhh,, playing tymps is bong instead of beoww! You must make every stroke like ringing a bell! French grip!!! All fingers then bring in the wrists!! Typms are a pitch instrument! If you hit them wrong the pitch deviates!

Nice!

🥁💜Thank you 💕

Would this work the same for traditional grip?

You're an excellent teacher. Thanks man

Brilliant

Hi Josh! Love your performance!! Wich mallets did you use in the video?

Thank you! A lot of quality information about rolls here.

THANKS JOSH!

I love this, really useful food for thought since a couple of auditions are coming up in Europe. If I've understood you correctly Josh, Tommy Igoe calls a similar thing "glass ceiling" practice - you gotta break through it to find your limit, then work backwards! Otherwise, you'll never find your glass ceiling, then it'll find you (and you'll have more work to do to break it again, etc). (Incidentally, just before you started on your 'intentional pressure' point, the image of a concentric Rubik's Cube popped into my head..)

Did you have to declare to Calgary that you were planning to audition for this job? If so, how far in advance did you have to mention it, and would your job have still been available to you if you hadn’t won the Kansas position?

Continue to inspire your colleagues and students.

Liutenant Kijé.. is not my lover...

don't know how i got here

Mood

We love a josh Jones video

Gotta ask: what sticks?

This guy looks like he's the nicest guy you can meet

Your videos have transformed my playing and knowledge of percussion. Definitely gonna buy your book soon. Thank you for everything!

Cool? Awesome!!!!

hey Josh! I visited your page to look for your spatial studies book but I only see book 3, is there a place where I can look for books 1-2? Or is book 3 all encompassing? Thank you!

I am sure that you recorded this at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I also remember that you attended one or more of the CSO PSP Zoom performances.

Hello, may I ask what practice pad the one in this video is? I’ve seen it featured in many other videos but I have never been able to find the name or brand of this specific practice pad.

I keep comming here, it's brilliant

I love thisss

Love how he starts off with cowboy bebop 😂

That was flamtastic!