Drummer's Resource

In the ever changing world of the music business, labels big and small have to live by one premise: Adapt or die. Louis Marks of Ropeadope Records has adapted, and then some. Overcoming a rough era in the business with the decline of physical sales, the increase in pirated music and the move to streaming […]

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In the first of a new series called "Five Favorites," Daniel shares a wide-ranging conversation with long-time KISS and Alice Cooper drummer Eric Singer about five key influences that helped shape him as a player. What's covered in this session: A discussion of Eric's formative years growing up in Cleveland, OH, where he was exposed […]

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Helen De La Rosa in impressive by all standards. At a relatively young age she has already accomplished what many strive for their entire careers. The Dominican-born De La Rosa graduated from National Conservatory of Music of Santo Domingo then moved on to Berklee School of Music with under prestigious Presidential Scholarship. Not to mention that […]

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In this podcast, Daniel addresses a common musician complaint – it's hard to set aside enough time to practice. His solution: Turn the world into your practice room! What's covered in this session: Solution 1: Keep a pair of sticks everywhere. Solution 2: Carry a book with you. Solution 3: The Art of Tapping Solution […]

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Willie Jones iii, son of a Jazz pianist, has recorded and toured with a who's who list of Jazz luminaries, including Horace Silver, Roy Hargrove, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, and Herbie Hancock. He also played on Arturo Sandoval's Grammy-winning album Hot House. Growing up in LA, Jones was tuned into the LA Jazz scene before moving […]

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In this podcast, go with Daniel behind the scenes at Birdland – one New York's legendary jazz clubs. Since 2011, Daniel has performed nearly every Monday night at Birdland, as part of a show called "Cast Party." Daniel talks about how he got the gig, the challenges of "nailing it" without the benefit of rehearsal […]

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Chris Layton, founding member of the band Double Trouble led by Stevie Ray Vaughan, is a staple in the blues and rock world, know for his impeccable time and driving shuffle. Layton played with Vaughan and Double Trouble until Stevie's tragic death in 1990. After struggling for years after the accident, citing Vaughan's death as […]

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In this session, Daniel breaks down the oft-heard term but mysterious term "pulse," and shares a simple but powerful exercise called "Throw-Up," which he's used to help thousands of drummers clarify their grip, strengthen the internal clock, and find a much deeper pocket. What's covered in this session: Why understanding pulse is so vital for […]

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Ulysses Owens, Jr is a man beyond his years. From Grammy Award winning performances on records with Christian McBride and Kurt Elling to releasing three of his own self-produced albums to critical acclaim, Owens has established himself as one of Jazz's heavy hitters. To add to the accolades, he's been named a Rising Star by […]

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Gospel Chops are one of the hottest trends in drumming today. In this session, Daniel chats with noted gospel drummer and educator Lamon Lawhorn about the origins of the gospel style, and how drums managed to show up in church in the first place. What's covered in this session: An accurate definition of terms like […]

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