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The 30 Richest Drummers in the World
Have you seen the list by Celebrity Net Worth of the 30 richest drummers in the world? It’s an impressive group of individuals! But their individuality wasn’t the biggest reason they’ve been successful. Take a look at this list and see if you can figure out what they all have in common. The thing that […]
My Current Drumming Hero – Kenny Aronoff
If you read Who’s Your Drumming Hero?, you know that I’ve had a lot of drumming heroes. I may have one for a while, switch to someone else then switch back. I tend to focus on drummers who are playing the style of music that I’m playing. I was playing in school big bands when […]
Who’s Your Drumming Hero?
Who do you want to be when you grow up? Or to rephrase this question for someone who plays the drums, what drummer do you most want to play like? Usually it’s a drum fill or the way they play a favorite song that gets you interested in a drummer. And the more you listen […]
How to Prepare for Your Next Audition or Big Gig
Are you nervous about your first audition to play drums in a band? You might not feel prepared and you’re not sure what to do next. Or maybe it’s not your first audition. Perhaps you’ve had other auditions but you’re still feeling uncomfortable about playing with musicians you don’t know. Or maybe it’s a gig […]
HonkyPox Vaccine Discovered at Jazz Alley in Seattle
Have you ever had HonkyPox? Do you have an over bite while you dance? Have you ever clapped on 1 and 3 instead of 2 and 4 while listening to music? When you dance, do you wiggle your thumbs like you’re hitch hiking? If you’ve ever done any of these things then you have suffered […]