Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Swingin’ the Clave: Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence (VIDEO)
July 2012 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Swingin’ the Clave Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence by Steve Fidyk In jazz, the ride cymbal is the focal point for creating a flowing, swinging time feel. In Afro-Cuban music, the clave assumes this role.…
Popular Play-Alongs: Timber Grooves
July 2012 Jobbing Drummer Popular Play-Alongs Part 1: Timber Grooves by Donny Gruendler Pop music is all over the airwaves. Drummers need to realize that the music on the radio is vital and deserves our attention as aspiring working musicians.…
Utsi Zimring Zone 23
CD/ALBUM This moody and organic acoustic/electric jazz collection from drummer/composer Utsi Zimring features an all-star line-up of NYC jazz greats including guitarist Mike Stern, pianist David Kikoski, and saxophonist Bob Franceschini. Zimring dances playfully around the melodies with a…
Influences: Jane’s Addiction’s Stephen Perkins
As Jane’s Addiction continues its successful Theatre of the Escapists tour, a new generation of fans is being hipped to the ecstatic tribal glam event that is a Jane’s show—and to the uniquely galloping drumming approach of Stephen Perkins. In…
2box DrumIt Five Electronic Drumset
DrumIt Five gives the user the freedom to choose which sounds to play and which heads to use. The kit is built around a high-strength, low-weight pad and cymbal system with a custom-designed rack. All components are constructed from aluminum.…
The July 2012 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine featuing Periphery's Matt Halpern!
(available on newsstands June 5, 2012) Periphery's Matt Halpern Featuring 2012 Readers Poll Results Ray Lucas Influences: Stephen Perkins Update The Meters' Zigaboo Modeliste Pop-Star Drummer Gotye The Mars Volta's Deantoni Parks Woodshed Mike Johnston of MikesLessons.com Portraits Red Fang's John Sherman What Do…
Jorma Vik of the Bronx
As most people may not be familiar with the bands I play in, I’ll give you a brief history. The Bronx is an American rock/punk/hardcore band formed in 2002 in Los Angeles, California. We’re currently working on our fourth full-length…
Focus Perform “Hocus Pocus??? Live on The Midnight Special in ’73
In this video from 1973, Dutch prog-rock band Focus performs the instrumental hit “Hocus Pocus” on The Midnight Special. Look for drummer Pierre van der Linden's succinct drum solos throughout the clip.
Yamaha Announces Sounds Of Summer 2012 Camp Season Roster
Yamaha has announced its 2012 Sounds Of Summer (SOS) Program. A part of the continuing education of thousands of percussion students nationwide, the Yamaha SOS program connects developing musicians with some of the top names in marching percussion. As one…
Love Your Drums Fundraiser For Dennis Stauffer's Family
Tight-knit drum builders’ community partners with national nonprofit to stage a special fundraiser featuring a drawing and giveaway of nearly $30,000 worth of custom drums and equipment. Several major players within the drum industry have joined forces with the Sweet…
Shawn Pelton Performance at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival (VIDEO)
Check out this clip featuring Shawn Pelton and the House of Diablo performing at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival.
Andy Geisel of Oceanics
Hey, everyone, my name is Andrew. I’m twenty years old and I’ve been playing the drums for over ten years now. The fact that I started playing drums was by pure chance. I originally wanted to play saxophone. I only…
Trapstrap Bass Drum/Hi-Hat Stability Device
The Trapstrap is a simple and easy-to-use device that prevents bass drums and hi-hats from sliding away during play. It’s designed specifically to anchor the bass drum and/or hi-hat to the throne. The product, which is fully adjustable in length,…
Bart Robley “Playing For the Song??? Clinic
Bart Robley, of the Sam Morrison Band and Turn the Page, will be presenting his Playing For the Song drum clinic on June 30 at the Sam Ash in Westminster, California. The clinic starts at 1 PM and admission is…
