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Pete Zambito
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Third Coast Percussion
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Percussive Arts Society
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Mika Godbole
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University Of Missouri
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A place for long form talk with percussionists and other compelling people.

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Episode 508 - Jim McCarthy Pete's Percussion Podcast Saskatchewan-based instrument designer, builder, tuner, and band arranger Jim McCarthy stops by to talk about all of his current work, along with the mallet bar retuning process (03:45), his Cana... more

Episode 507 - Leonardo Soto Pete's Percussion Podcast Principal Timpanist for the Houston Symphony (TX) Leonardo Soto stops by to talk about his main gig, teaching at the University of Miami (FL), working at summer festivals, secrets of auditioning... more

Episode 506 - Reed Puleo Pete's Percussion Podcast Denver-based percussionist and educator Reed Puleo stops by to talk about establishing himself in the Denver area and his Fulbright Award to study and work in Austria (02:20), growing up in New Jer... more

Episode 505 - Luke Helker Pete's Percussion Podcast Fort Hays State (KS) Director of Percussion Studies Luke Helker stops by to talk about the FHSU job and about recruiting to a small regional college (02:45), his recent presentation at the Canadia... more

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Recent Guests

Leonardo Soto
Principal Timpanist, Houston Symphony; educator and clinician
Houston Symphony; University of Miami; Brevard Music Festival
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 507 - Leonardo Soto
Reed Puleo
Denver-based percussionist, freelancer and educator
Independent musician
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 506 - Reed Puleo
Luke Helker
Director of Percussion Studies at Fort Hays State University, percussionist, educator, and researcher
Fort Hays State University
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 505 - Luke Helker
Kathy Armstrong
Director of Fine Arts, Teacher of Ethnomusicology at Carleton University; performer, educator, author
Carleton University
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 504 - Kathy Armstrong
Daniel Noonan
Percussionist and educator
University of Missouri / Western Carolina University
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 503 - Daniel Noonan
Greg Herron
Freelancing percussionist and educator based in Baltimore area, later upper school band director and music technology teacher at McDonogh School
McDonogh School
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 502 - Greg Herron
Michael Jones
Percussion educator and performer, Bard College faculty; researcher and recording artist
Bard College
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 501 - Michael Jones
Megan Arns
Percussion Director and Interim Co-Associate Director at the University of Missouri School of Music; member of Switch Ensemble; PAS Executive Committee member
University of Missouri, Switch Ensemble, Percussive Arts Society
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: EPISODE 500!!! - The Return of Megan Arns
Matthew Hinkle
Percussionist, educator, composer, and arranger; recent Mizzou master's graduate in percussion performance
University of Missouri (Mizzou)
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 499 - Matthew Hinkle

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Pete Zambito
Host of the show, welcomes guests and guides interview

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Pete is the man

    Great guy, I love the people he brings on. All around chill dude with a chill voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Littlejapanesegirl
    United States7 years ago
  • Adam hopper

    Adam hopper is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dhne'onfms
    United States8 years ago
  • Fantastic Resource!

    The insight revealed in these deep-dive interviews with prominent percussionists (and other musicians) is invaluable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjviets
    United States8 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Pete Zambito is a fantastic listener and host. Guests appear to be really comfortable and easily open up, sharing personal and professional experiences. It's worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    barvay
    United States9 years ago

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Deep-dive discussions on career longevity and music education resonate with educators and performers alike.
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Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 507 - Leonardo Soto
Q: What was your biggest challenge during auditions and how did you overcome it?
Dealing with disappointment after early rounds, learning to separate the performance from comments, and shifting to mock auditions to build consistency; ultimately focusing on playing for the music and the hall rather than other people's opinions.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 507 - Leonardo Soto
Q: How did you end up in Houston after a long audition circuit?
I won the job after a series of rounds across multiple ensembles, with a quick finalization once the offer came; the transition happened rapidly as I balanced other commitments.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 506 - Reed Puleo
Q: What prompted you to go out for a Fulbright to work with this group?
Reed explains his prior European experiences and the opportunity with Klangforum Wien as a catalyst, along with a broader interest in contemporary music and the chance to pursue a meaningful artistically focused program.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 506 - Reed Puleo
Q: Prior to you moving to Denver, what were you doing elsewhere?
He talks about time spent in Austria on a Fulbright in Graz and later in Amsterdam for master's studies, including the challenges of housing and visa planning before transitioning to Michigan and then Denver.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 506 - Reed Puleo
Q: All right, Reed, give me a summation of your percussion activities and responsibilities as they are right now.
Reed describes his current base in Denver, freelance teaching, private instruction, occasional symphony work, and ongoing balance between personal projects and gigs, including some travel for performances.

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A long-form interview series centered on percussion, with guests spanning performers, educators, researchers, and writers who intersect music with education, culture, and society. Conversations emphasize career paths, pedagogy, ensemble leadership, and the realities of sustaining a percussion-focused career in academia, freelancing, and nonprofit contexts. Notable for its deep dives into professional development, mentorship, and the intersections between performance, education, and community engagement, with an approachable host who draws out practical insights, personal anecdotes, and varied cultural perspectives. The show often features guests who lead university programs, perform professionally, or write about music, offering listeners a... more

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2. Reed Puleo
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7. Michael Jones
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