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Fusion Great Billy Cobham’s “Art of the Rhythm Section??? Retreat, August 2014
Legendary drummer Billy Cobham is conducting an immersive learning program for experienced instrumentalists and band members. In addition to Cobham on drums, other faculty members include Dean Brown (guitar), Gary Husband (keyboard), and Ric Fierabracci (bass). This unique opportunity to…
A Battle of the Bands to Benefit Little Kids Rock
"Big kids" will take the stage at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square and raise funds to help some little kids ROCK! The second annual Big Kids Rock! Battle of the Bands benefit event will feature performances by Little…
VIDEO! Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Shifting Sands (From the May 2014 Issue)
http://youtu.be/IVXHAhRfxb0 by Steve Fidyk Transitioning from one time signature, tempo, or musical style to another is a very common technique in modern jazz. These shifts are often referred to as metric modulations, where a specific note value from the current…
MD Contributor Pistol Pete Kaufmann and Felipe Torres to Give Drum Clinic in New Jersey
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, Modern Drummer contributor “Pistol” Pete Kaufmann and Felipe Torres will hold a drum clinic at the Glenn Weber Drum Shop in West Orange, New Jersey. The clinic will include musical performances, practical tips, and…
John Blackwell Online Drum Lesson
John Blackwell, the sound behind Prince for twelve years, will be joining Drumeo.com on March 24 for a free online drum lesson, entitled “Drumming Discipline & Improvisation,” starting at 4pm PDT. The lesson will be broadcasted over the Internet, and…
Nile’s George Kollias to Conduct Drum Camp in Los Angeles
World-renowned heavy metal drummer, educator, and instructional DVD creator George Kollias (Nile) in conducting his first drum camp this coming May 15–18 at the Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles located at 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA. Produced by MUSO Entertainment,…
Periphery’s Matt Halpern Announces Free CreativeLive Class
The online classroom CreativeLive has announced its first music and audio class for April, “The Working Musician Playbook,” with Periphery drummer and Bandhappy.com founder, Matt Halpern. In this online course, the Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll winner will show viewers how…
Mike Portnoy and the Winery Dogs Host Dog Camp
Drummer Mike Portnoy and his Winery Dogs bandmates, bassist Billy Sheehan and guitarist Richie Kotzen, have announced Dog Camp. The event, the group’s first annual immersive program for aspiring musicians of all ages and levels, is set for this coming…
Today! Gabor Dornyei Live Streams on DrumChannel
United Kingdom artist Gabor Dornyei will be streaming live from LA on DrumChannel on January 21, 2014, at 6PM PST. Dornyei is a professional drummer, international clinician, faculty member at ICMP London, and a Hudson Music artist. For more information,…
UPDATED - Beats, Brews & Banter with Patrick Berkery (War on Drugs, Wesley Stace, Danielson, Pernice Brothers)
Due to inclement weather, Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews & Banter, has been postponed and will continue on Monday, February 10, at The R Bar (formerly Roosevelt’s Pub) at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia.…
Presentation on the Evolution of Cuban Music and the Development of Afro-Cuban Jazz
Presentation Evolution Of Cuban Music and the Development of Afro-Cuban Jazz & Concert by the Ignacio Berroa Trio Noted jazz drumming legend Ignacio Berroa, who performed with Dizzy Gillespie for ten years, will take the audience on a fascinating…
MD Writer "Pistol" Pete Kaufmann Conducts "Big Picture Drumming" Clinic
Musician and Modern Drummer writer "Pistol" Pete Kaufmann will be conducting his clinic on "Big Picture Drumming" at Warlock Drum studios in Downtown Jersey City, Saturday, November 9, from 1 to 3 P.M. Big Picture Drumming is based on Pistol's Modern…
The Collective School of Music Presents: Jason Bittner Clinic Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 7 PM
Jason Bittner is the Grammy-nominated drummer of Shadows Fall. In 2004 he was chosen as the top up and coming drummer in Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll, and in 2005 he won “Best Recorded Performance” for the Shadows Fall album The…
The Collective School of Music Presents: Mike Clark Clinic Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7 PM
Mike Clark is a jazz and funk drummer who is most noted for playing in the Headhunters, with keyboardist Herbie Hancock, and as a member of the UK fusion outfit Brand X, alternating behind the kit with Phil Collins. Clark…
