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Improvising with Flams
Improvising is a spontaneous compositional process. As drummers, we can rely on conceptual techniques like theme and variation to change and develop what we play in the moment. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Drummers of David Byrne's American Utopia
Multiple drummers, totally wireless, and in constant choreographic motion...Broadway has never seen the likes of this. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Darryl "Lil Man" Howell
Darryl Howell holds down the drum chair for three artists at the top of their genres: Jonathan McReynolds, Nicki Minaj, and Maxwell. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rhythmic Design with Your Eyes
We’ve all felt stuck in a creative rut at one time or another. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
On Preparation
In short, preparation is the mark of a true professional. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Gear From Mair, Bitmi, TRX, Future Sonic, Slug, and More.
New Gear From Mair, Bitmi, TRX, Future Sonic, Slug, and More. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Hawthorne Drum Shop, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Hawthorne has quickly become a respected vintage drum dealer in the few years he’s been doing business. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Releases by Bright Dog Red, Leprous, Gold Dime, and More
New releases by Bright Dog Red, Leprous, Gold Dime, and review of The Buddy Rich Show and The Art of Phrasing on the Drumset. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Steve Gorman’s Hard to Handle
Just three of the Black Crowes’ dozen-plus members lasted with the band from beginning to end, and two of them were brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Idles’ Jon Beavis
If there’s one thing that Brighton, England’s Idles is renowned for, it’s a commitment to community. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Carter McLean’s Drumset Concepts & Creativity
It was shedding the Rudimental Ritual that finally got me to hunker down and learn my rudiments. Well…almost. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Robin Tolleson
For forty years, the MD writer epitomized the role of drum journalist. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
April-May, 1980 — Neil Peart
I think of myself still as a student. I’m still learning. We’re all just beginners. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The 2020 Modern Drummer Readers Poll: Something New
This year we’ve made some adjustments to our annual Readers Poll, which goes live here at moderndrummer.com on December 1. So if you’ve voted in the past, you’ll notice that things look a little different. TO READ THE FULL STORY:…
