In this ZILDJIAN WORKOUT episode, Taha Ahmed takes you through a few standard timing exercises, then shows you how to apply simple accent and sticking variations to take your practice routine to a new level! Grab your sticks & practice pad – and get ready for a workout!

GRAB YOUR STICKS AND GET READY FOR A WORK OUT!

ABOUT ERIC:

Eric Shriver is full-time percussion educator and designer from Southern California.

Currently, Eric is the Percussion Director at Sunny Hills HS, and a member of the Percussion Staff at The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. He is also the Percussion Director for Gold Drum & Bugle Corps beginning in the 2020 season. Prior, he was the Percussion Caption Head for the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps from 2013-2018, and Battery Arranger 2017-2018.  He also was the Snare Tech for Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps from 2009-2012, the Battery Coordinator/Snare Tech for Pulse Percussion Ensemble from 2009-2012, and the Percussion Director at Rowland High School from 2007-2018.  

Eric’s performance experience includes programs such as Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, Pulse Percussion Ensemble, Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps, RCC marching band, and Black Knights Indoor Drumline.

Eric graduated from Cal Poly Pomona University with a degree in Music Industry Studies (Business Emphasis). Eric is proud to be an Vic Firth, Yamaha, Zildjian and Remo Educational Artist, a member on the SCPA Classification Committee, and previously a member of the WGI Percussion Advisory Board. Eric currently lives in Rancho Cucamonga, CA with his wife Amanda, daughter Charlotte, and their pets Sammy and Luna.