For most of us drummers, we’re considered sidemen or “work for hire” musicians. The downside is that our career is often left in other people’s hands and we wait for ... more

Kendrick Scott is a Houston, TX born Harlem, NYC residing force in the music world. Self-described as a musician (not a drummer) who is here to serve one purpose: to communicate ... more

In this podcast I talked to legendary drummer, John Blackwell who was best known for his powerful grooves behind the conic star, Prince for 12 years.  Blackwell has also performed ... more

Osaka Japan born, Fresno, CA raised Taku Hirano is highly regarded as one of the greatest percussionists in the world. Judging by his resume and the demand for his talents, ... more

There’s no shortage of practice techniques floating around on the internet, but this is without a doubt the most effective one I’ve ever used without sitting behind a kit. “Your ... more

Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know James Wormworth and the story of how he landed the Conan O’Brien gig is nothing short of awesome. What ... more

There is no shortage of self promotion on social media but the question remains: Does it work? Answer: It depends. Here are a few tips and things to keep in ... more

Gorden Campbell is no stranger to switching things up. With a simple glance at his list of employers, you’ll see the wide range of work he’s been hired to do. ... more

It’s no secret that we all want the easiest and fastest way out. But, learning an instrument, building a career in music or anything else worth having takes time. The ... more

Scott Amendola is a risk taker. He risks falling on his face musically and takes chances that tend to pay off more times than not. The New Jersey Native and longtime ... more