The Journey of Self-Discovery
by Russ Miller
On 02nd Mar 2018
Thoughts on Developing Your Own Musical Voice One of the things I mentioned in last month’s column was how I feel there are way too many drummers who sound alike in the field today. Of course, this is nothing new. Each musical era has a wave of common approaches to playing the instrument, like when the Beatles hit and everybody had to have a Ludwig black oyster pearl kit so they could look and sound just like Ringo. Your unique musical voice can be developed in many different ways. You could be recognized for the specific sound of your kit, or a certain playing style could become your calling card. Or maybe it’s a unique drumset setup and stage antics. Just keep in mind that the great drummers are recognized primarily for their approach to playing music. Developing a “sound” that’s uniquely yours, simply from the way the […]
December 2014 Issue