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Narada Michael Walden: Drummer, Singer, Songwriter, Educator, and Producer to the Stars
Narada Photoby Jim Belmont By Billy Amendola Since busting out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, when he was still a teenager to become hot drumming property with Mahavishnu Orchestra and Jeff Beck, among others, Narada Michael Walden has…
News: International Percussion Festival Announced
The third edition of the International Percussion Festival will take place July 19 to 24 in Villa Lomellini, Montebello della Battaglia (PV), under the artistic direction of Maestro Loris Stefanuto. The festival includes competitions, concerts, and master classes. The previous…
News: “Let Them Rock??? Keeps Dreams Rolling by Funding Music Scholarships
School of Rock founder Joe Roberts is launching Let Them Rock, a non-profit organization with the mission of funding scholarships for performance-based music programs. A red carpet event will take place 6 to 9 pm, Sunday, February 28, at the…
On the Beat With Jason Ganberg from Deep Dark Blue and the TV Show Undateable: Live Television and New Ventures
Hey Modern Drummer readers! My name is Jason Ganberg, I’m a British drummer and have been living and working in Los Angeles for seven years now. It’s been quite a while since my last On the Beat, so thought I’d…
News: Rich Redmond’s Drummer’s Weekend Comes to Los Angeles on April 8 to 10
Rich Redmond is hosting a Drummer’s Weekend in Los Angeles on April 8 to 10. The three-day immersive education event takes place in the heart of Hollywood and features twenty-four total hours of hands-on training with some of the greatest…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Music Industry Careers
What advice would you (or do you) give to students who are thinking about a career in the music industry? Mike Sorrentino My teacher, Rod Morgenstein, told me early on that in order to really have a career, you…
A Different View: Gary Clark Jr.
Gary Clark Jr. By Frank Maddocks by Will Romano The last time I talked with Gary Clark Jr., it was over a decade ago and he was fitting a harp into a harmonica rack at Antone’s blues club, in…
On the Beat With Luke Williams of Dead Letter Circus: Tips for Touring Drummers
Hi there guys, Luke Williams here from the Australian progressive rock band Dead Letter Circus. I’d like to speak with you about what sort of things I find helpful when it comes to playing drums in an internationally touring band…
News: Slammin’ Simon Book Now Available in Spanish
Educator Mark Powers has released a Spanish version of his book Slammin’ Simon’s Guide to Mastering Your First Rock & Roll Drum Beats. Like the original, this translated edition introduces basic quarter note and 8th-note drumset grooves to get young…
News: Drum Ambition Offers Video Lessons for Beginners
Launched in January 2016, Drum Ambition is a website that provides video lessons for beginner drummers. Founded and presented by Simon DasGupta, Drum Ambition is ideal for students who are working with a teacher and would like to utilize a…
On the Beat With Adam Box of Brothers Osborne: Your Day Belongs to You
Hello to my fellow drummers, road dogs, garage bangers, beat makers, and the like. I am often asked for advice on staying busy or scoring a decent gig. However, as everybody knows, there are no formulas or degrees that will…
On the Beat With Shmu (Sam Chown) of Zorch: Playing, Recording, and Contributing
Shmu (Sam Chown) of Zorch Photo by Ben Aqua Hey MD, I’m a drummer/lead singer in a live scenario and in an animal spirit sense. I wear the Justin Bieber headset and I also trigger samples on my Roland SPD-SX…
Listen to the Drumming: Maurice White
In honor of the passing of Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, we've put together a playlist featuring some of the best-known EWF songs that he played drums on, as well as some rare performances from the singer and…
On the Beat With Steve Grantley of Stiff Little Fingers and RT-Zed: Touring and Raising Profiles
Hi, I’m Steve Grantley, drummer for the legendary UK punk band Stiff Little Fingers (SLF) and I’m thrilled to once again be featured on the Modern Drummer website. 2016 looks to be a busy year for me. I set off…
