About Us

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. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.

For advertisement and sponsorship inquiries, please email info@moderndrummer.com.

Founder
Ronald Spagnardi
1943–2003

Co-Founder
Isabel Spagnardi

Publisher/CEO
David Frangioni

Senior Art Director
Scott Bienstock

Marketing and Collaboration
Daniel “Ziggy” Laverde

Photography & Archivist
Felipe Laverde

Contributing Editor & Photographer
Alex Kluft

CFO/Co-Publisher
Carolina Frangioni

Chief Technology Officer
Jason Mehler

Content Director
Mark Griffith

Director of Digital Partnerships and Social Media
Clarissa Meneses


Modern Drummer is part of Consequence Media.

 

Consequence Media

Sajan Shiva
CEO

Rick Catinella
President

Alex Young
Publisher


The MD Pro Panel/Advisory Board

Chris Adler, Carmine Appice, Kenny Aronoff, Bill Bachman, Eddie Bayers, Gregg Bissonette, Jason Bittner, Bill Bruford, Will Calhoun,Terri Lyne Carrington, Matt Chamberlain, Peter Erskine, Dom Famularo, Daniel Glass, Alex González, Danny Gottlieb, Benny Greb, Matt Halpern, Horacio Hernandez, Gerald Heyward, Taku Hirano, Jonathan Joseph, Jim Keltner, Paul Leim, Peter Magadini, Pat Mastelotto, Rod Morgenstein, Andy Newmark, Carl Palmer, Stephen Perkins, Dafnis Prieto, Rich Redmond, Brian Reitzell, Jim Riley, Bobby Rondinelli, Antonio Sánchez, Cindy Blackman Santana, Chad Smith, Steve Smith, Todd Sucherman, Billy Ward, Kenny Washington, Dave Weckl, Paul Wertico, Dennis Wolfe



Editorial/Advertising/Administrative Offices

MODERN DRUMMER PUBLICATIONS
1279 W. Palmetto Park Rd PO Box, 276064 Boca Raton, FL 33427.
Email: info@moderndrummer.com.