It took me some time to appreciate the genius of Steve Gadd’s drumming. When I started out on the drums, I was into flashy drumming. It wasn’t until I realized that flashy drumming doesn’t pay the bills and most bands aren’t looking for those drummers, that I got into Steve Gadd. Gadd has a deep […]…
Drummer Tom Brechtlein shares some insight about being prepared for anything on a gig and some of his warm up exercises that he uses before a gig. Brechtlein may not be a name you recognize, but he has appeared with music greats Chick Corea, Joe Farrell, Wayne Shorter, Al DiMeola, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Robben Ford […]…
Many private drum teachers will tell you that the only way to become proficient at playing the drums is to practice, practice, practice. Although I believe this is mostly true, I also believe the absolute best way for you to improve quickly is by learning how to practice productively. That is exactly what this article […]…
If you have ever been to a drum shop and seen the collection of drumsticks to choose from, you may understand how hard it can be to choose the right sticks for you. It’s true that making this choice can feel daunting if you don’t understand differences between them. In this article you will find […]…
In this article I would like to go over the benefits of protecting your hearing as a drummer. A drum set produces very harsh frequencies for your ears and the ears of anyone else around the drum set while it’s being played. This article will give you reasons to use ear protection and suggested ear […]…
So you have a drum set, a filled stick bag, and a dream to be a professional drummer. What’s the next step? And when you get that first paid gig on the drums, how do you make sure you get hired back on the drums? These questions are on the minds of every drummer that […]…
There is no denying that the late John Bonham, drummer for Led Zeppelin, is one of the most recognizable drummers in rock music history. Drummers have used Bonham’s creative drumming as a model for years. I found a great article that contains several Led Zeppelin songs featuring the creativity of Bonham. Not only will you […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums Okay boys and girls… here it is, the official How To Buy Drums “CHECK LIST”. I have used this with many of my students and everyone of them have found it a tremendous help when purchasing their latest and greatest piece of gear. Before you dive in, allow me […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums In the giant scheme of things, when you are talking about gear the one and only true measure is your ear. You can try all the various drum, head, rim, and stick combination’s you read about the pros using, but until you go into a drum shop, or play […]…
<<back to How To Buy Drums Cymbals are an incredibly important part of a drum set and the overall sound a drummer creates. There are entry level cymbals, professional level cymbals, machine lathed, hand hammered, and everything in between. Cymbals are constructed of various bronze mixtures to create different tonal ranges. Bronze is a mix […]…