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Kidney Transplant Fundraiser Set for Tower of Power Bassist Francis Rocco Prestia
In need of a lifesaving kidney transplant, legendary Tower of Power bassist Francis Rocco Prestia and his friends will hold a Spare Parts dance party and concert fundraiser on Sunday March 30, 2014 at the Arts at the Armory, in…
Classic Rock & Roll Artists Record Song to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Celebrated musicians from the history of rock & roll recently joined talents to record “If I Had the Time (I Could Change the World).” Available now, fifty cents from each download will benefit the work of St. Jude Children’s Research…
Enter to Win Tickets to The Classic Albums Live at the NJPAC
This contest has expired. Thanks to those who entered. On November 11, 2012 the New Jersey Performing Arts Center is hosting Classic Albums Live Beatles Marathon. Come together for these Classic Albums Live rock recitals devoted to the Fab Four…
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…
Of Gasoline & Groceries: Economic Survival Tips for the Working Drummer
by Bernie Schallehn The following article originally ran in the April 2009 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, which is available as a back issue. To find out what issues are currently available in digital form, go to the…
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,…
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…