On the Beat

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On The Beat with Sean Gannon of the Magic Numbers: The Song is King

Hello MD! Wanting to do something is the first step to actually doing it. When I was fourteen, I wanted to play the drums; I let everybody know that. The next thing I knew, I was on stage in front…

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Jun 28, 2018

On The Beat with Brooke Colucci: Talks Getting Started, Posting Covers, and Gear

Hey Modern Drummer family! I just wanted to start by saying thank you to Billy Amendola and Modern Drummer for the opportunity to introduce myself and share a little bit of my story here “On The Beat.” My name is…

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Jun 26, 2018

On The Beat with Ron Totman of the Parallel: Talks Influences, Writing Process, and Gear

Firstly, a huge thanks to Modern Drummer for featuring me here “On The Beat.” This magazine has been a leviathan source of inspiration and musical growth to me for as long as I can remember, and it’s incredibly humbling to…

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Jun 21, 2018

On The Beat with Dave Elitch: Talks New Instructional Course

Hello MD readers! I’m writing this from my home in Los Angeles before heading over to my studio for a day of teaching. As some of you may know, in addition to touring and doing sessions, I’ve been a teacher…

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Jun 19, 2018

On The Beat with Alessandra Sbrana of Skinflint: Talks Style and Influences

Hello MD readers! I am extremely grateful and honoured to be featured here “On The Beat!” My name is Alessandra Sbrana and I drum for Skinflint. We are an African heavy metal band from the sweltering land of Botswana. We…

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Jun 14, 2018
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On The Beat with Alister Score of A Flock of Seagulls

  For the first time since 1984, all four original members of A Flock of Seagulls appear together for their new album Ascension. The recording puts a new and unique spin on their greatest hits by performing orchestral versions with…

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Jun 7, 2018

On The Beat with Sean Dowell of Borealis: Shares Drumming Philosophy and Band Mentality

Hey everyone at Modern Drummer! I’m the drummer of a melodic metal band from Canada called Borealis. Our latest album The Offering was released March 2018 worldwide and we’re excited for everyone to hear it. I think it’s some of…

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Jun 5, 2018

On The Beat with TJ Taylor of SOiL: Talks New Record, Influences, and Upcoming Shows

Hello modern drummers! My name is TJ Taylor. It’s an honor to write to the MD community and fill you in on what I’ve been up to. Since mid 2017, I have been drumming for hard rock veterans SOiL. We…

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May 31, 2018

On The Beat with Joseph Arrington of Royal Coda: Keeping it Organic

Thank you Modern Drummer for being naive enough to trust me with my second “On The Beat.” Just kidding. I have such a profound love and appreciation for this magazine that I will most certainly rewrite this one hundred times…

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May 29, 2018

On The Beat with Stephen Kluesener of Wage War: Talks Gear and Tours

Hello Modern Drummer readers! Thanks for checking out my “On The Beat.” My name is Stephen Kluesener, and I drum for a band called Wage War. I’ve been drumming for fourteen years now, mainly self-taught. I joined Wage War in…

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May 24, 2018

On The Beat with Gabor Gabs Dornyei: Delivering Under Pressure

Hi there Modern Drummer readers, it’s always a pleasure to check in and stay in contact with you all. I’d like to thank my “Brother in Drums” Billy Amendola, and everyone at MD, for providing me with this opportunity. I…

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May 22, 2018

On The Beat with Dan Needham of Michael McDonald: Talks Making Yourself Valuable

Hello fellow MD drummers! We recently returned from an amazing two-month American/European tour with the great Michael McDonald and I’m excited to be home with my family again. I will immediately be jumping back into studio work for clients as…

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May 17, 2018
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On The Beat with Adrian Varady of Guitarist and Composer Andreas Varady: Talks Gear, Influences, and New Album

Hello MD! My name is Adrian Varady and I play with my dad and brother. I’m fifteen years old. I’d like to start my “OTB” by sharing with you my favorite go-to gear. I love Zildjian’s Kerope 22" ride cymbals…

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May 15, 2018

On The Beat with Kofi Baker: Mixing Up Paradiddles

Hello fellow MD drummers, Kofi Baker here. As some of you may know, I am the son of a very famous drummer known as Ginger. The first lesson with my dad that I can remember was him showing me how…

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May 10, 2018
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