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.
Video Demo: 8 iOS Apps Every Drummer Should Know
This article is taken from the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Electronic Insights 8 iOS Apps Every Drummer Should Know Metronomes, Play-Alongs, and More by Miguel Monroy In recent years, the use of technology has become increasingly important for…
Video Lesson: The Flexible Five
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Rock & Jazz Clinic The Flexible Five Exploring the Five-Stroke Roll on the Drumset by Mike Johnston One of the most…
News: Phantogram Drummer Chris Carhart to Teach at NYC’s “Bang! The Drum School???
“Bang! The Drum School” has announced that Chris Carhart, the drummer for Phantogram, will be teaching as part of the school’s new artists-in-residence program. The new program is meant to bring the teaching expertise of internationally recognized drummers to the…
On the Beat With Xavier Muriel of Buckcherry: Drawing Inspiration and Finding Your Niche
Hey Modern Drummer, what’s happening? My name is Xavier Muriel, and I play drums for Buckcherry. I’m honored to be a part of the magazine that I’ve been buying since I picked up a pair of sticks as a kid.…
News: Moore Music Announces Second-Annual Drum Day Event
Moore Music’s second-annual Drum Day will take place on Saturday, September 19, 10 am to 8 pm in Evansville, Indiana. Moore Music will host over 100 of the region’s drumming community for a full day of gear demos and performances…
On the Beat With Joshua Sales of Sam Hunt: A Lot Can Change in a Year
Hello MD! My name is Joshua Sales, and I play with an artist named Sam Hunt. Nashville is where I call home, and I am lucky enough to be surrounded by a great music environment there. One year ago, I…
Electronic Review: Ultimate Ears Pro UE-11 In-Ear Monitors
This review originally ran in the August 2015 issue, which is available here. Ultimate Ears Pro UE-11 In-Ear Monitors Using Star Trek–type scanners and 3D printing for out-of-this-world delivery and performance. Ultimate Ears Pro, one of the world’s premier makers of custom…
On the Beat With Wayne Proctor of King King: Touring and Recording
Hey MD readers, it’s great to be back. It’s been a few years since my last update with Modern Drummer and a lot has been happening. Right now I’m getting a break before the madness starts again, and I find…
Roland Sponsors Guitar Center’s 27th Annual Drum-Off Search for the Nation’s Best Drummers
Roland Corporation is a proud sponsor of Guitar Center’s 27th Annual Drum-Off search for the next great drummer. Free and open to drummers across the country, entrants will compete for a chance to win a grand-prize package valued at over…
News: Sabian Announces 2015 PASIC Scholarship Winner
Sabian has named Liam Robbins of St. Johns, Newfoundland, the winner of the 2015 Sabian/PASIC Scholarship. In his second year at Memorial University, Robbins has won a number of academic awards and is also a former Canada Games athlete. Robbins…
On the Beat With Dan Dinsmore of Owl: Recording Things You Can’t See
Hello MD readers! My name is Dan Dinsmore from the rock band Owl. I am currently touring in support of Owl’s latest record Things You Can’t See, which was released on July 28 on Overit Records. We recorded the album…
News: Wobeon Announces Addition of One-Day Jazz Fusion Festival
Wobeonfest returns to Ironwood Hall in downtown Austin this September, marking the third year of the homegrown festival with a global reach. This year, the festival organizers have added a Jazz Fusion Festival to the two-day gathering, which will feature…
News: Musicians Institute’s Donny Gruendler Joins Percussive Arts Society’s Drumset Committee
Musicians Institute’s VP of academic affairs, Donny Gruendler, has been added to the Percussive Arts Society’s (PAS) drumset committee. Gruendler spearheaded MI’s School of Performance Studies e-book series, co-authored the Drumset Performance curriculum, authored the Jazz Drumming curriculum, is part…
News: PMC Announces Appointment of Sarah Hagan of Zildjian to Advisory Board
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Hagan to its advisory board. A drummer and former teacher, Hagan joined Zildjian as a marketing and events coordinator and was promoted to artist relations…
