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Notes from the Road
Howdy Gang, I thought it might be of use to talk about some of the the things that I will be focusing on practice-wise (time permitting) over the next few days based on my playing over the weekend. There were three things that I noticed needed my immediate attention. Let’s take a look at each … Continue reading
Focusing on “The Essentials”
Hello and welcome to another post. I hope everyone had a relaxing Christmas and enjoyed themselves with the ones they love. I know anyone that has read any of my posts for any length of time knows I am a big fan of Tommy Igoe and his educational materials. I personally own both of the … Continue reading
That Pesky Hi-Hat, and Playing for Some Dead Fish!
Hello Boys and Girls, Another weekend of playing has come and gone, so I thought it might be interesting to reflect on my most recent gigs with some observations, pondering and pontification, as it were. First off, one of the things I try to take away from every gig is a mental note of a … Continue reading
A New Drum Lesson Video For You!
Hi guys and gals, It has been a while since I have had the time to do any video lessons. Here is a short one I hope you enjoy.
Recovery, Time, and Pursuit of the Ultimate Monitor Mix
Hi Gang, Back off the road again from a somewhat grueling trip that took me up to Roanoke through the Blue Ridge Mtns and then down into Asheville, NC. Beautiful country, I must say. Anyway, I thought it would be interesting to discuss some of the things I went through and thought about this weekend. … Continue reading
Kenny Gets It!
Hello readers, I recently had the opportunity (along with a few of my students who came with me) to attend a drum clinic featuring legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff. It was a great clinic, with Kenny doing what he does best; laying down the groove with power, confidence, and capability. Kenny has been a major player … Continue reading
Practical Purposeful Practice!
Hello readers and greeters! I wanted to discuss the idea of using a portion of your practice time to work on “weaknesses” discovered on gigs. My latest (and there are several) weakness was the ability to play solid, confident, tasteful fills within a 6/8 feel at a certain tempo. I discovered this particular weakness during … Continue reading
A New Video For You: A Look at John Bonham’s Groove on the Wanton Song
What it Takes….
I have been thinking a lot about the process of learning an instrument and what it takes Learning to play a musical instrument offers a lot of benefits. I personally believe that if there’s one thing you should learn in your lifetime, it’s how to play an instrument. Here are 5 reasons why: … Continue reading
Face your Face!
Recently a student of mine asked me how I looked so relaxed during a high end video shoot for a band I occasionally worked with; he mentioned that he would have to really work hard to not look strained and stressed. Understanding where he was coming from, I suggested he buy a mirror (the mirrors … Continue reading