I’ve had several questions about correct bass drum pedal technique from my students, so I thought I would write up a quick post that should help those of you interested in some help. I found a few videos online that feature different bass drum pedal techniques, including single and double pedals, that should help out. […]…
Zildjian has been my first choice of cymbals for a long time. I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at the Zildjian company and learn how cymbals are made and what sets this company apart from the rest. This post is informative and entertaining because it offers a tour through the […]…
The modern drummer often finds him or herself needing to incorporate the use of an iPod when playing. Whether using it as a click track for your practice regiment, or playing click or backing tracks in a live setting, the iPod has worked its way into the drumming arena as a vital piece of gear. […]…
I’ve gotten a few questions recently about electronic drum kits that spurred me to write a post about them. Electronic drum kits solve a lot of problems for drummers that need to be cautious of space and volume in their practice areas. The technology behind these kits has also advanced greatly since I first picked […]…
Some of the best drummers in the world exist in jazz music. And to be a jazz drummer, you have to know how to play with brushes. Now, you aren’t going to see a lot of “How to play with brushes” books out on the bookshelves because, as Charli Persip says in one of his […]…
Buddy Rich was one of the best drummers to hit the music scene. And still to this day, there are few drummers that have made impact on the drumming world the way Rich did. Now I have already published a few posts about Buddy Rich, but I wanted to instead share a few videos from […]…