September 2013 Issue – Volume 38 • Number 9
Articles in September 2013
Up & Coming - Garrett Goodwin
by Ilya Stemkovsky Nothing about the 2013 MD Readers Poll Up & Coming winner is predictable—including his route to success. At just twenty-six, Garret Goodwin has already traversed the globe with the pop-country superstar Carrie Underwood, bringing rock-solid power to…
Portraits - Arturo Stable
Concepts Arturo Stable by Mike Dawson More than most, this percussionist understands that necessity is the mother of invention—and you never want to leave Mom hanging. So whether he’s collaborating with heavyweight jazzers or leading his own unique ensembles, he…
Rock Perspectives - Double Bass Workout, Part 2
Rock Perspectives Double Bass Workout Part 2: Grooves by Todd Vinciguerra In this lesson we’ll explore some challenging yet practical double bass grooves. We’re mixing 16th notes, 16th-note triplets, 32nd notes, and 32nd-note triplets. Remember to always practice to a…
Strictly Technique - Playing the Sixes
Strictly Technique Playing the Sixes Part 2: Speed and Orchestration by Chris Prescott It can be difficult to get young students to feel excited about sitting down and working on rudiments. The material in this two-part series is designed to…
Dino Danelli
Dino Danelli Story by Bob Girouard Photos by Rahav “With all due respect to my drummer friends—and most of my friends are drummers—he was and still is the greatest rock drummer ever.” When Little Steven Van Zandt said those words…
Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic - The Odds Are in Your Favor
Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic The Odds Are in Your Favor Three-, Five-, and Seven-Note Fills by Mark Powers Searching for a way to break out of the old four-16th-notes-per-drum rut when playing fills? Applying odd note groupings can equip you…
What Do You Know About…Mark Brzezicki
What Do You Know About… Mark Brzezicki By following his instincts and bucking trends, he’s built a career that’s a virtual case study of how to brave the fickle winds of the music industry. Story by Nick Lauro Photo by…