Conducting
The “Principle Series” is a collection of videos covering the 'fundamentals' of each instrument -- these lessons aim to bring you from the basics of putting your instrument together, all the way to really making music! Our nationally-acclaimed educators walk you through a series of lessons that build upon one another to help structure and support your learning. Happy Playing!
Conducting Video 1: Posture
Conducting Video 2: How to Rebound
Conducting Video 3: Focal Point
Conducting Video 4: Stop Time
Conducting Video 5: Count Ins & Cut Offs
Conducting Video 6: Style
Conducting Video 7: Dynamics
Conducting Video 8: Cues
Conducting Video 9: Uncommon Patterns
Conducting Video 10: Countdown Tutorial
Conducting Video 11: Countdown Exercises
Elad Zohar, Concentration Coordinator for Conducting
Elad Zohar is from Santa Cruz, California, and is currently studying for a degree in Computer Science at UC Santa Cruz. He has marched with the Vanguard Cadets as a trumpet player (2014-2015) and SCV as a trumpet (2016-2018) and drum major (2019). He has also spent a season in high school playing synthesizer with Homestead High School’s indoor percussion program. Elad currently teaches at Homestead High School and Los Altos High School as a visual instructor. In his free time, he enjoys playing Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and Breath of the Wild.