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.
The Jon Christensen Approach
Developing a Modern Straight-8th Concept In this article we’re going to explore the broken, straight-8th feel that the late, great Norwegian drummer Jon Christensen utilized to majestic effect on many classic albums for German jazz label ECM. The exercises included…
Modern-Jazz/Rock/Fusion Powerhouse Ronald Bruner Jr..
Grammy-winning drummer, producer, singer, and songwriter Ronald Bruner Jr. is one of today’s most electrifying performers. His exciting “no holds barred” approach has gained the respect of some of the industry’s top artists, and his genre-busting style is a combination…
Aahad Nayani
The Pakistani drummer has made a name for himself against... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Khruangbin’s DJ Johnson
At first listen, his drumming sounds simple... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Bad Religion’s Jamie Miller
Sometimes the job you were meant to do... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney
In the five years since the band’s last full-length... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Kassa Overall
On his second solo outing, I Think I’m Good, the Seattle... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Thomas Lang
While “normal” drummers are figuring out how to keep good... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Alesis - Strike Pro Special Edition Mesh Kit
This eleven-piece set is as professional-grade as it gets, yet somehow keeps the cost-conscious consumer in mind. For a number of years, Alesis has positioned itself as the leading producer of affordable electronic drumsets, multipads, and drum machines best suited…
Koide - 703 and 10J Series Cymbals
Japan’s premier cymbal maker fuses centuries-old techniques with modern-day processes. Although relatively new to the international market for high-end cymbals, Japanese company Koide (pronounced “co-ee-day”) has a long history in metallurgy that dates back to 1947, when founder Toshio Koide’s…
Innovative Percussion
LAX-1, SF-1, and MATT-1 Drumsticks and KDB-2 Cloud Beater Versatile drumset sticks and a modern take on the fluffy thumper. Nashville-based Innovative Percussion—one of the leading manufacturers of symphonic and marching sticks, mallets, and accessories—has been steadily growing its catalog…
Evans - UV2 Drumheads
A beefier 2-ply version of the innovative ultraviolet-light-cured coated batter. Last fall Evans expanded its offerings featuring the new UV-cured coating to include a double-ply model, the UV2. These heads comprise two layers of 7 mil film and a thin…
Lana Del Rey’s Tom Marsh
Serving the singer onstage requires all of... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Readers Platform
Neil Peart I am a longtime subscriber to Modern Drummer and have been eagerly awaiting the May 2020 issue ever since I read that you were writing a tribute to Neil Peart. Neil has been one of my biggest drumming inspirations…
