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News: Sabian Welcomes Joe Bergamini as New Education Consultant

Sabian recently announced that drummer/educator/author Joe Bergamini has joined the Sabian team as an education consultant. Bergamini’s main focus will be the design, implementation, and maintenance of a new program aimed at drum teachers called the Sabian Education Network. This…

Modern Drummer
Jun 2, 2015

Event: Billy “Thunder??? Mason and Friends to Present Drum Clinic at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, July 9

The Billy “Thunder” Mason and Friends drum clinic is an event designed for die-hard drummers and musicians as well as curious people who are wondering what a drum clinic is all about. The clinic starts at 6:30 pm on July…

Modern Drummer
Jun 2, 2015

News: Impression Launches Custom Cymbal Program

Impression Cymbals and its exclusive North American distributor, ZimMusicInc, have announced the launch of the new Custom Cymbal Program. The Custom Cymbal Program is accessed through the Impression Cymbals website at www.impressioncymbals.com, where you can begin building b20 cymbals to…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2015

News: Be on the Cover of Modern Drummer, the World’s Greatest Drum Magazine! Design a Custom Print Today!

Modern Drummer is excited to announce a new service that lets you put yourself, or a drummer friend/loved one, on the cover of the world’s greatest drum magazine and order a souvenir print. So how does it work? After uploading…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2015

July 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Daru Jones

(Available in print June 2, 2015; digitally May 28, 2015) On the Cover Daru Jones “One of the most important things I’ve learned is how to play with my heart and soul. That, and being in tune with what the…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2015
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Thinking about attending music school? Check out 6 Things You Should Consider, a free ebook from Musicians Institute

A new free ebook, 6 Things You Should Consider, is now available for people who are interested in a career in music. If you dream of having a successful career in today’s competitive music industry, you’ll want to start at…

Modern Drummer
May 27, 2015

News: Cymbal Planet Offers Handmade Cymbals Online

Cymbal Planet is designed to provide drummers with the unique experience of buying handmade cymbals online, and the site offers a best-price guarantee and free shipping on orders over $50. Cymbal Planet sells only handmade cymbals and all of them…

Modern Drummer
May 22, 2015

Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition U.S. Tour

Steve Smith and Vital Information, Photo by Andrew Lepley Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition are beginning a U.S. tour supporting the group’s Viewpoint album, which comes out next Tuesday, May 26. The band features, of course, Steve Smith…

Modern Drummer
May 22, 2015

News: One Week to Go! Enter Now to Win DW’s “Not Tom Sawyer??? Contest

In honor of Rush’s 40th Anniversary Tour, which kicked off on May 8 in Tulsa, OK, DW has invited drummers and Rush fans alike to enter the “Not Tom Sawyer” video contest. Pay tribute to legendary drummer Neil Peart by…

Modern Drummer
May 21, 2015

The Aristocrats Culture Clash Live!

On their second live disc, guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller, and drummer Marco Minnemann up the virtuosic ante, taking material from a studio release to be chewed up and spit out on the live stage. It’s tough to decide…

Modern Drummer
May 18, 2015

News: Los Angeles College of Music Announces Intensive “Summer Xperience??? Workshops for Teens and College Students

Summer is a great time to develop musical skills, and the Los Angeles College of Music offers two week-long intensive summer music programs designed to give teens interested in music as a career a leg up on the competition. LACM’s…

Modern Drummer
May 18, 2015

Mike Portnoy and Winery Dogs Announce Special Discount for Modern Drummer Readers for Second Annual Dog Camp

Winery Dogs, featuring drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan, and singer/guitarist Richie Kotzen, are hosting the 2015 edition of Dog Camp this July 27 though 31 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York. Modern Drummer readers are…

Modern Drummer
May 18, 2015
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Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock

Thursday, June 18, 2015, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30. For information and tickets click here. A Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock will happen at The Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, Times Square, New York, NY. Proceeds from this concert…

Modern Drummer
May 14, 2015

Little Dreams Foundation Charity Brunch - May 17th

Music Technologist David Frangioni is set to perform during the Little Dreams Foundation brunch on May 17. Scheduled to attend is Phil Collins, among other celebrities and musical personalities. The performance is hosted by David Frangioni and the band What You Know,…

Modern Drummer
May 14, 2015
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