Drummer's Resource

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 with Billy Eckstine, Cameo, Pattie LaBelle, Justin Timberlake, Crystal Kay, and P Diddy. In addition to his work with various artists, John frequently performs at clinics […]

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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, there is plenty of evidence to back us those sentiments. He has toured the world with Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Stevie […]

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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 present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." Nido Qubein (Tweet this) [CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON ABOVE TO LISTEN] Drummer's […]

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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 most people don't know is that he has been playing in this band for 23 years, but only a fraction of that has been televised. […]

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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 mind before you tag every drum company with an Instagram account. [CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON ABOVE TO LISTEN] "Without promotion, something terrible happens…nothing!" – (Tweet […]

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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. From George Duke to Jessica Simpson, Campbell's gigs have required him to be able make changes at a moments notice, switch and learn new styles, and […]

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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 way you approach your journey will have an impact on whether or not you enjoy it or fizzle out from frustration, self-doubt and anger. Here's […]

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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 San Francisco resident invited me into his studio and help me get a better understanding of his winding career of 30 piece big bands to […]

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Ben Loshin has made a remarkable career for himself in music, but it wasn't always that way for him. A few short years ago playing music full-time time seemed miles away for Loshin, a then engineer at a company in Denver, CO. With nothing short of immense hard work, determination and a dream, Ben Loshin made […]

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New York native Brian Dunne has been touring the world for the past seven years with music icons, Hall and Oates. He gained the position through his work with Daryl Hall's "Live from Daryl's House" – a weekly webshow where Daryl and his house band (Dunne included) perform with other well know musicians, like Joe Walsh, […]

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