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After a decade...

of working with drum majors, read below to learn about my simple, 10-day strategy that will help you walk into your audition with confidence.

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Experience From the Podium

Dear Drum Major Candidate,

Can you remember the drum major who inspired you? While you daydreamed about marching in front of the band or conducting during halftime, did you wonder how that could be you?  

Have you ever tried conducting between sets on the field or in front of a mirror?   

You know the job is more than conducting, but where do you start?  

Maybe you find yourself helping set up chairs, being the first to warm up before rehearsals, or putting in the extra time to help the freshmen in your section.   

Have you ever wondered what your directors are looking for in a drum major? How can they trust you to lead the band? Is all your hard work enough to show them you’re ready?

BUT 

Auditions are coming up and you don’t want to miss out on your chance (maybe your only chance) at becoming a drum major. Will it be enough to conduct through your audition song just one more time and hope for the best…


When becoming a drum major means so much to you?

In almost 10 years of helping drum majors become confident, compassionate leaders past their time in front of a marching band…


Including drum majors of 150+ member bands, bands of less than 20, drum majors who went on to be music majors, and ones who came back to help their programs after graduation.

Check out some of our success stories:

“Visions helped me understand what it takes to be drum major and make connections with drum majors from different schools.”

Dalan T. - Wilmington High School

“Visions is very personal, that's what I love about it. Mr. Habel genuinely wants to see you improve and actively loves doing this and it's comforting to know the drum majors. It relieved a lot of my stress conducting-wise and has prepared me going into band camp.”

Nicholas S. - Hamilton High School

I’ve discovered that drum major candidates don’t understand what their directors are really looking for when they choose their most trusted student leader. 


They focus on conducting. They focus on marching. They focus on memorization. 


The problem is…

Your band director is looking for something way more important than if you can conduct a 4/4 pattern!

Over the years, I’ve tried to understand what separates good drum majors from great drum majors:

  • Do they have perfect conducting technique? 

  • Have they earned everyone’s respect?

  • Are they just excellent musicians?


Or is it something more? 


At Visions Drum Major Academy, we want to give you the tools to be a confident, compassionate drum major, but more importantly…

We want to set you up for a lifetime of changing lives

So, it’s not a surprise that as I talk with more directors, I keep hearing them ask the same questions about their drum majors.


Here’s what your director’s looking for… 

What band directors say about great drum majors

Have you heard any of these myths?

  • You need to have a flawless conducting audition

  • You need to be the best musician in your section

  • You need to be friends with everyone in the band


I’ll be the first to tell you that these hint at important ideas, but miss the point.


What you really need to realize is that over 80% of what your director relies on drum majors for doesn’t happen during a performance or rehearsal! 


It’s no surprise your director wants to know…


Do you think ahead? 


Can I trust you? 


Can you solve problems without me? 


So….

Your Audition Has Already Started!

Do you know what that means for you?

Your job is not only to conduct your song, but to fully convince your director that you are the type of person who is trustworthy, passionate, hardworking, proactive, compassionate, and collaborative so it would be difficult not to pick you. 


But how can you do that? 

I MADE A SYSTEM ANYONE CAN USE TO HAVE THEIR BEST AUDITION IN THE NEXT 10 DAYS

Introducing...

Here’s How We’ll Set You Up To Have Your Best Audition:

Course curriculum

    1. Day 1 - Task

About this course

  • $97.00
  • 1 lesson
  • 0 hours of video content

Days 1-2: Developing A Drum Major Mindset

That Will Set You Apart

We’ll start by walking you through what you’ll need to do to get the most out of the next 10 days so you can ace your audition! 


Then, we'll use a targeted question technique to get you thinking about what kind of drum major you want to become.

 

We’ll explore: 

  • How to serve your band and build strong relationships while still doing your job.

  • How to earn respect without losing your friends.

  • What does being a drum major mean? 

  • My favorite question drum majors candidates should start asking to transform their mindset.

“I think Visions is very helpful in helping newer drum majors perfect their style and help understand what it really means to be a drum major. Visions helped me the most with interpersonal relations. It’s a team and you have to be a team player. You have to be there for everyone in the band. ”

Finn T. - Finneytown High School

Day 3: Calling Commands

So The Band Can’t Help But Follow

Whether or not calling marching commands is a part of your audition process, you need to be able to confidently speak in front of your band and not being able to do this can quickly take you out of the running as a drum major. 


You’ll learn: 

  • How to present yourself in front of a group through calling some simple marching commands. 

  • The proper vocal technique to clearly (and loudly) communicate across a field.

  • The importance of clapping correctly. You heard me right! A weak clap sends the wrong message and I have some tricks to fix it.

“I would recommend Visions because I’m a new drum major and it has helped me with confidence conducting and talking to anyone and everyone. ”

Gabby M. - Hamilton High School

Days 4-6: Conducting

With Confidence And Intention

If conducting in front of your band is a source of stress (and excitement!) for you, you’re not alone. Almost every drum major candidate feels butterflies about this part of the audition. 


Think about it… 


Everyone in your band has spent years playing their instrument. You are one of the better musicians and everyone else knows (and expects) that you can conduct... 

EXCEPT YOU JUST STARTED LEARNING A FEW WEEKS BEFORE YOUR AUDITION! 


If practice builds confidence, you would be crazy not to be nervous because you are essentially learning a new instrument (your hands!) and everyone expects you to be as good or better than they are on their instruments after years of practice. 


It would be ridiculous to claim that you’ll master conducting in 3 days. But I can give you the tools and exercises for these 10 days to show your director the most important part - that the band can trust you to start, stop, and keep the band on track with a clear, consistent pattern.


We’ll cover things like: 

  • My “80/20 Conducting” Strategy. 

  • My favorite practice tricks to get you conducting with a crystal clear beat.

  • My top 5 conducting exercises to help you master the basics.

  • What To Conduct or Not to Conduct in your audition piece. Count offs, cut offs, dynamics, cues, and more. 

  • How and when to add expressive elements to your conducting (Advanced) 

  • Plus a bunch of bonus click tracks, videos, and instructions to help you level up your audition by focusing on what you need most.

“When I came into Visions I didn’t have any idea on how to conduct, and now I definitely feel confident to conduct in front of my band. Visions is worth the investment and you learn a lot! ”

Grace F. - Finneytown High School

Days 7-10: Acing Your Interview

With Thoughtfulness and Maturity That Leaves an Impression

Having the conducting and marching basics down is important, but none of it matters unless you come across the right way in the interview portion of your audition. The truth is that you started your audition for drum major on your first day of band camp. Since then, you have been sending a message to your band director, the section leaders, and the members of the band about what kind of leader you are. 


You can’t change how you’ve presented yourself so far, but if you’re serious about being drum major (and if you’re still reading I think you are!) I can help you take all of the good and the bad and approach your interview with the maturity and thoughtfulness that will set you apart from the other candidates. 


You’ll learn:

  • What questions almost all directors ask at the drum major interview.

  • How to (and how not to) find and express your motivations for being drum major.

  • What interview answers helped me eliminate drum major candidates.

  • Proven techniques to act natural and give your best answers even when you’re nervous.

  • My favorite exercises for preparing for the toughest questions like “what’s your biggest weakness?” or “If you’re not chosen as drum major, who should we pick and why?”

“Being a drum major can sometimes be an extremely isolating position and so finding a community of people who have the same passion for music and marching band that you do is what it’s all about. Visions has been that place for me and I’m grateful for that.”

Alena S. - Fairfield High School

Give Me 10 Days, and I’ll Give You The Tools You Need To Have Your Best Audition

​​(And Impress Your Directors)

Imagine yourself a year from now. What lasting impression do you want to leave on members of the band? How will they remember you? 

  • It won’t be for your conducting, but it will be for how confident and prepared you were. 

  • It won’t be for your special band uniform, but it will be for how you made each person feel special.

  • It won’t be for your fancy salute, but it will be for how you treated ordinary rehearsals with care. 


Now, fast-forward 5 years. How will the training you had as a drum major set you up for confident, compassionate leadership through college or in your job?

Let's Recap

Everything you get when you buy 10 Days To Your Best Drum Major Audition…

  • 10 Days To Your Best  Drum Major Audition ($309) 

  • Links and resources ($97)

  • Assignments ($97)


Total value: ($503) 

That’s less than $10 a day for the next 10 days!

PLUS, setting you up for a lifetime of confident, compassionate leadership.

Our Guarantee

I wholly believe that becoming a drum major can change the way you lead people for the rest of your life and that this system will help you have your best audition to get there. If you feel like you gave an honest effort to follow everything in 10 Days and you weren’t prepared for your audition, email us within 60 days and we’ll give you a full refund. I don’t like wasting my money and I don’t want the feeling that you might waste yours to stop you from learning everything you can from 10 Days to Your Best Drum Major Audition. 

Course Access

You’ll get access to the course for 60 days after purchase. 

There’s no time to waste...

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Where Will You Be in 10 Days?

Jordan Habel - Creator of 10 Days to Your Best Drum Major Audition

While everyone else is waiting for the audition to arrive, you can start working towards your strongest audition. If you’re still reading this, you care about doing your best so it’s time to stop waiting and start taking action! Your first step is behind the orange button below… And I can't wait to see you on the other side!

Where Will You Be In 10 Days?

While everyone else is waiting for the audition to arrive, you can start working towards your strongest audition. If you’re still reading this, you care about doing your best so it’s time to stop waiting and start taking action! Your first step is behind the orange button below… And I can't wait to see you on the other side! - Jordan Habel Founder of Visions Drum Major Academy and Creator of 10 Days to Your Best Drum Major Audition
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