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MD Education Team Weighs In On: Reading Music

Is it necessary and/or important for drummers to learn to read music? We asked the members of the MD Education Team if they think that reading skills are crucial. Here’s what they had to say.   Jeremy Hummel I believe…

Jul 30, 2012

MD Education Team Weighs In On: Teaching Feel

Can feel be taught? We asked the members of the MD Education Team if they think that feel can be taught. Here’s what they had to say.   Jeremy Hummel Potentially, yes. But rather than saying feel can be taught,…

May 31, 2012

Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Practicing With a Metronome

What are the pros and cons of practicing with a metronome? Can a metronome actually make your time worse?   Jeremy Hummel There are many good things that come from practicing with a metronome. I feel that the best use…

May 8, 2012

Donny Gruendler

Donny Gruendler has played behind such artists as Kenny Burrell, John Medeski, D.J. Logic, the Funk Brothers, and Rhett Frazier Inc. He has composed and/or played on jingles for Axe Body Spray, RE/MAX on the Boulevard, and NPR. His film/TV…

Jan 24, 2012

Donny Gruendler of Rhett Frazier Inc.

MD readers. It’s been a couple years since I’ve blogged, so I’ll reintroduce myself. My name is Donny Gruendler, and I am a Los Angeles–based drummer, producer, and tech head. During my formative years in Detroit, I learned to love…

Jun 4, 2010