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Aric Improta’s “Drum Chain??? Video
by Ben Meyer For drummers who’ve learned to thrive in the YouTube era, the creation of fresh, sharable content that will grab viewers’ attention often enough to keep their buzz buzzing is a crucial piece of the puzzle.…
On the Beat With Elton John Percussionist John Mahon: Recording Wonderful Crazy Night
Hi MD! I’ve been meaning to send you a little blurb about Elton John’s latest record and what we’ve been doing. The album Wonderful Crazy Night was released February 2016 and we have been playing promotional concerts starting in Los…
Society for American Music Honors Terri Lyne Carrington
Three-time Grammy award–winning recording artist Terri Lyne Carrington was recently recognized as this year’s honorary member at the Forty-Second Annual Conference of the Society for American Music during a public ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo credit:…
On the Beat With Jon Rotman of Eliot Lewis: Enjoying the Ride
Hey folks! My name is Jon Rotman and I have been a reader of Modern Drummer since 1977, when at age ten, my mom bought me my first copy with Chicago’s Danny Seraphine on the cover. That issue marked the…
On The Beat with Justin Nace of PVRIS: Practice and Play With Passion
Hi MD! When I was eight years old and dreaming of being a drummer, a local teacher told me that he wouldn’t work with me unless I switched from being a lefty to a righty, which was pretty disheartening. But…
On the Beat With Daniel de los Reyes of Zac Brown Band: Talks New Percussion Line, Camps, and Tours
Hello MD! I am excited to tour again throughout the USA, Canada, and England in 2016. I’m also looking forward to performing at iconic stadiums like Citi Field (New York) and Fenway Park (Boston). This year has gotten off to…
Art Verdi Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
On March 7, 2016, Art Verdi was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in drumming by the Global Teacher Network. Since the 1960s, Art has performed with many celebrated musicians including Jack Wilkins, Shirley Scott, Sal Salvador, Phil Woods, Stanley…
Enter To Win This Incredible Prize From Bucks County Drum Company and Zildjian Cymbals!
Contest valued at over $3,600! This incredible prize includes a three-piece Bucks County Drum Company Semi-Solid bop kit with a satin wenge veneer finish, Gretsch-style lugs, and black-nickel hardware. The 8x12 rack tom features five maple plies fused to a…
On the Beat With Anna Mylee: Crossing the World With Drumming Passion
Hi! My name is Anna Mylee and I was born in Belgium in 1991. I have been playing drums most of my life thanks to my musician father and have been exposed to great rock music since I was little.…
News: Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Host Red Hot Benefit
Comedy icon Will Ferrell and rock superstar Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers are throwing a party—a quinceanera party to be exact. The Red Hot Benefit Comedy plus Music Show and Quinceanera, hosted by Ferrell with his Funny Or…
On the Beat With Frank Zummo of Sum 41: Tours and New Projects
Hello Modern Drummer family! As I write this, I’m in Stuggart, Germany with Sum 41. We’re at the end of our three-and-a-half week European tour. The first leg of this run was the Kerrang! tour that took us all over…
News: Music Industry Veteran Donny Gruendler Named President of Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA
Musicians Institute (MI) has announced the appointment of Donny Gruendler as president of the College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, CA. Having previously served as vice president of Academic Affairs, Gruendler has led MI’s team of academic instructional designers, including…
On the Beat With Joey Sulkowski of Mainland: Getting Educated On and Off the Road
Hey-o, Modern Drummers! My name is Joey Sulkowski and I play drums for Mainland, a Brooklyn based rock band that just finished a tour with Canadian superheroes Marianas Trench. A large part of my life has been spent with various…
News: Study With World-Class Players at Rhythm Retreat Spring 2016
Rhythm Retreat 2016 takes place April 3-8 and April 17-22 in Skaneatles, NY, and is presented by legends and new voices at the forefront of modern drumming. The first session features master clinicians Jeff “Tain” Watts, Jerry Marotta, and Adam…
