Top Quotes To Inspire Drummers Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Ninjas! One of the biggest motivations in my drumming career has been quotes and wise words from other drummers. I decided to list some of my favourites and I’ve also slipped in a few from other musicians as well. I hope they will inspire you to …
Top 20 Greatest Drummers Of All Time Learning the Essentials INTROduction: A big part of being a drummer is knowing your history and all of the great drummers that have come before you. What they did, how they played and the impact they have had on the world of music. Some drummers come and go …
The Top 10 Drum Books Learning the Essentials INTROduction: It’s your birthday! Congratulations! You’ve just received an Amazon gift certificate and you’re trawling through the book section to find something that’ll improve your drum skills. What do you go for? What should you work on next? Which book is going to make the biggest difference …
The Top 5 Drum Schools Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Have you ever thought about studying the drums full-time? Would you like to immerse yourself in a school with great teachers, a focus on playing (not academics) and a network of students who are all commited to achieving their goals, having fun and helping each other …
5 Cool iPhone Apps For Drummers Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Have you ever been bored to your wits end waiting for a flight, sitting in traffic or listening to a presentation? Of course you have! You’re A Drummer!! Scientifically speaking we have the shortest attention span of all musicians (don’t quote me on that!) and …
5 Lessons I Learned From Joe Porcaro Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Another teacher that had a massive impact on me and my drumming is Joe Porcaro. I studied with him for a year while I was at the LA Music Academy and he gave me an incredible journey through the world of Jazz and drumming …
5 Lessons I Learned From Ralph Humphrey Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Of all the teachers I have studied with, the person who deserves the greatest acknowledgment is Ralph Humphrey. There are many drummers out there who have a very high profile and get a lot of press, but for those in the know Ralph Humphrey …
5 Things Every Drummer Needs Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Most drummers are pretty well equipped these days. They’ve got their drums, they’ve got their cymbals and they’ve got a stick bag that resembles Sherwood Forest. They do, however overlook some little things that are hugely important. These little tricks of the trade help gigs run …
How To Master Any Drum Groove Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Once you get your drum game together and start networking you’ll soon come face to face with one of the most challenging aspects of all – the audition. No matter if you’re trying to get onto a music course, a local show or a big …
How To Practice The Drums Learning the Essentials INTROduction: Have you ever wondered how to make the most of your practice time? Well, you’re not the only one. We all reach a point in our drumming where we start to ask important questions like, What should I practice? and, What’s the most effective way for …
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