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Pete Zambito
Percussion Education
Percussion
Percussion Performance
PASIC
Music Education
Marimba
Contemporary Music
Third Coast Percussion
Jazz
Percussion Studies
Education
Percussive Arts Society
Drumline
Mika Godbole
Northwestern University
Colorado State University
Collaboration
Sixtrum Percussion Ensemble
Drum Corps
Steven Schick

A place for long form talk with percussionists and other compelling people.

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Episode 500 - Megan Arns (2026) Pete's Percussion Podcast It’s Episode 500, and the 10-year Anniversary of Pete’s Percussion Podcast!  After Pete talks about the early days of the show (01:45), he welcomes back his Mizzou colleague, member of the P... more

Episode 499 - Matthew Hinkle Pete's Percussion Podcast No File Recent Master of Music in Percussion Performance graduate from the University of Missouri Matthew Hinkle stops by to talk about his Master’s degree recital program (03:35), his gradu... more

Episode 498 - Sam Quinones Pete's Percussion Podcast Following Pete’s thoughts about his experiences at the Canadian Percussion Network’s “The Space Between V” conference, Author and journalist Sam Quinones (The Perfect Tuba) stops by to talk about... more

Episode 497 - Candice Hill Pete's Percussion Podcast Kansas City-based freelancing percussionist, educator, Steel Pan artist, composer and arranger Candice Hill stops by to talk about her career in KC and getting started there, along with her time ... more

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Sam Quinones
Crime reporter and author known for Dreamland, The Least of Us, and The Perfect Tuba
Author/Journalist
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 498 - Sam Quinones
Candice Hill
Kansas City-based freelancing percussionist, steel pan soloist, arranger and educator
Independent musician, educator in Kansas City
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 497 - Candice Hill
Terry Sweeney
Performer and educator, Sandbox Percussion member
Sandbox Percussion
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 496 - Terry Sweeney
Genevieve Hilburn
Percussion instructor at Cal State Bakersfield and Bakersfield College; DCI/WGI educator and PAS leader
Cal State Bakersfield; Bakersfield College; Percussive Arts Society
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 495 - Genevieve Hilburn (Part 2)
Jenna Duranko
Maryland-based freelancing percussionist, singer-songwriter, composer, author, and seminary admissions counselor
Lancaster Theological Seminary (semimary admissions)</n
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 493 - Jenna Duranko
Caitlin Cawley
New York City-based freelancing percussionist, educator and composer
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 492: Caitlin Cawley
Bob McCormick
Director of Percussion Studies at USF; Director of the McCormick Percussion Group
University of South Florida; McCormick Percussion Group
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 491 - Bob McCormick
Lee Hinkle
Director of Percussion Studies at Penn State University; freelance and recording artist
Penn State University, Williamsport Symphony, 21st Century Consort
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 490 - Lee Hinkle
Mike Vercelli
Director of the World Music Performance Center; Interim Director of the School of Music at West Virginia University
West Virginia University
Episode: Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 489 - Mike Vercelli

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Pete Zambito
Host of Pete's Percussion Podcast

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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Strong insight and thoughtful storytelling from guests across the percussion world.
High-quality, in-depth conversations that reveal practical career guidance for musicians.
Host engages guests with warmth and makes them comfortable to open up.
Guests feel supported and conversations feel natural, not rushed.

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Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 498 - Sam Quinones
Q: First question specific to journalism is, what's an issue within the journalist community right now that most gets under your skin or drives you the most nuts?
He stresses that young journalists lack the time and opportunities to learn the craft as thoroughly as older generations, and that leaving politics at the door is essential for objectivity; mentorship and rigorous training are crucial for developing reporters.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 497 - Candice Hill
Q: What challenges and breakthroughs did Candice face during grad school and how did she overcome them?
She faced significant performance anxiety and panic attacks; with counseling, consistent practice, and cognitive strategies, she learned to retrain her brain and continued performing at a high level.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 497 - Candice Hill
Q: What were Candice Hill's main percussion activities and responsibilities at the time of recording?
She described a balance of private teaching, high school drumline coaching, and varied performance work, with a strong emphasis on steel pan alongside more traditional percussion projects.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 495 - Genevieve Hilburn (Part 2)
Q: What are the practical realities of being an adjunct and building a career in academia and performance?
She outlines the need for additional income through judging, consulting, and other teaching gigs, while maintaining autonomy and connection with students, colleagues, and the broader percussion community.
Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 495 - Genevieve Hilburn (Part 2)
Q: What time in your life did you decide to pursue graduate study and why?
She explains she wanted to return to California and champion a collegiate program focused on marching training, seeing graduate study as a bridge to building opportunities that support students pursuing marching paths.

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A deep, long-form interview series centered on percussionists, educators, and allied artists. Episodes profile career paths across academia, performing, composing, and administration, with frequent emphasis on program development, mentorship, and the realities of sustaining a percussion-focused career. Guests range from university professors and PAS/DCI leaders to ensemble founders, covering topics like pedagogy, ensemble management, funding, and cross-genre collaboration. Notable throughlines include building sustainable careers through teaching and performing, leadership in percussion education, and vibrant insights into contemporary percussion practice across genres. The show often highlights practical career advice, mentorship moments, ... more

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