Much like a melodic “ear worm” that works its way into your brain, the running theme of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube drumming videos has gotten its claws into my consciousness and conscience. The idea of “certainty” is not (for me) a prime factor upon considering these clips. In fact, my musings have reminded me of that old joke, “Do you have trouble making up your mind?” (The punchline is, “Well, yes and no …”) On one hand, I’m aware that anyone beyond a certain age, risks resembling or being characterized as an angry old man standing on his porch while yelling at the clouds, “These young drummers don’t know what they’re doing!” On the other hand, I recognize that many of these “young drummers” are doing things on the instrument that many of us never even thought of, let alone thought might be possible. Yet our experience guides (if not […]

May 2024 Issue