drums

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

Advertisement

On the Beat With Elton John Percussionist John Mahon: Recording Wonderful Crazy Night

Hi MD! I’ve been meaning to send you a little blurb about Elton John’s latest record and what we’ve been doing. The album Wonderful Crazy Night was released February 2016 and we have been playing promotional concerts starting in Los…

Modern Drummer
Mar 25, 2016

Society for American Music Honors Terri Lyne Carrington

Three-time Grammy award–winning recording artist Terri Lyne Carrington was recently recognized as this year’s honorary member at the Forty-Second Annual Conference of the Society for American Music during a public ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo credit:…

Modern Drummer
Mar 24, 2016

On the Beat With Jon Rotman of Eliot Lewis: Enjoying the Ride

Hey folks! My name is Jon Rotman and I have been a reader of Modern Drummer since 1977, when at age ten, my mom bought me my first copy with Chicago’s Danny Seraphine on the cover. That issue marked the…

Modern Drummer
Mar 23, 2016

On The Beat with Justin Nace of PVRIS: Practice and Play With Passion

Hi MD! When I was eight years old and dreaming of being a drummer, a local teacher told me that he wouldn’t work with me unless I switched from being a lefty to a righty, which was pretty disheartening. But…

Modern Drummer
Mar 21, 2016

On the Beat With Daniel de los Reyes of Zac Brown Band: Talks New Percussion Line, Camps, and Tours

Hello MD! I am excited to tour again throughout the USA, Canada, and England in 2016. I’m also looking forward to performing at iconic stadiums like Citi Field (New York) and Fenway Park (Boston). This year has gotten off to…

Modern Drummer
Mar 16, 2016
Advertisement

Art Verdi Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

On March 7, 2016, Art Verdi was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in drumming by the Global Teacher Network. Since the 1960s, Art has performed with many celebrated musicians including Jack Wilkins, Shirley Scott, Sal Salvador, Phil Woods, Stanley…

Modern Drummer
Mar 15, 2016

On the Beat With Joey Sulkowski of Mainland: Getting Educated On and Off the Road

Hey-o, Modern Drummers! My name is Joey Sulkowski and I play drums for Mainland, a Brooklyn based rock band that just finished a tour with Canadian superheroes Marianas Trench. A large part of my life has been spent with various…

Modern Drummer
Mar 2, 2016

News: UK Drummer Steve White and Yamaha Music London Support “Learn To Play Day???

Billed as “bigger and better” than ever before, “Learn to Play Day” is a national event for adults and children organized by the Music for All charity to inspire new, or lapsed, musicians of all ages to take up or…

Modern Drummer
Feb 29, 2016

On the Beat With Dave Krusen of Candlebox: Talks Recording and Touring

Hello, I’m Dave Krusen, drummer for Candlebox. I’m originally from the Seattle area and I’ve been playing drums for a living since the mid-eighties. I was the original Pearl Jam drummer and recorded Pearl Jam’s debut studio album Ten before…

Modern Drummer
Feb 29, 2016

Video Demo: Squashed Stickings with James Murphy

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the Aril 2016 issue, which is available here. Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic Squashed Stickings Getting Creative With Rolls   Finding creative ways to apply rudiments to the drumset can…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2016

Video Tour: Building a Teaching Business with Jeff Salem

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Teacher's Forum Building a Teaching Business From Breaking Ground to Finding Students   I’ve owned and operated my own teaching school,…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2016

Video Lesson! Basics - Backstage Warm-Ups with Rich Redmond

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Basics Backstage Warm-Ups A Rudimental Routine for Balanced Hands In this lesson, I’m sharing some of the warm-ups I use before…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2016
Advertisement

Video Demo: Bucks County Drum Company - Semi-Solid Bebop Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Bucks County Drum Company Semi-Solid Bebop Drumset A winning shell combo blending the roundness of ply with the power…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2016

Video Demo: Zildjian - L80 Low Volume 468 Cymbal Pack

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the April 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Zildjian L80 Low Volume 468 Cymbal Pack Authentic-feeling practice cymbals that won't kill your ears—or your neighbors'   Many…

Modern Drummer
Feb 26, 2016
Advertisement