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The Making of Alicia Keys’ "Girl on Fire" with Indie Studio Drummer Dylan Wissing

In this video, session drummer Dylan Wissing shares the story behind the making of the drum tracks on R&B superstar Alicia Keys’ hit single “Girl on Fire.” Dylan Wissing is a Hoboken, New Jersey–based drummer who operates his own recording…

Modern Drummer
Jul 23, 2013

All Musicians Are Invited To The Sessions And Big Beat In Seattle, WA This Weekend

The Sessions this Saturday, November 17 and Donn Bennett's Big Beat Sunday, November 18. Registration is required for both events. The Sessions will be at EMP Theater in Seattle on Saturday, November 17 from 9:30-5:00, offering an educational introduction of necessary…

Modern Drummer
Nov 13, 2012

John Sferra And Tom Shelley Team Up In Clinic

Unique Presentation Will Be Part Of Big Beat World Drumming Record Attempt In a special format that literally promises “something for everyone,” drum great John Sferra and percussionist (and Universal Percussion president) Tom Shelley will appear in clinic together this…

Modern Drummer
Oct 6, 2011
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