Jason Gianni
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.
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Music Industry Careers
What advice would you (or do you) give to students who are thinking about a career in the music industry? Mike Sorrentino My teacher, Rod Morgenstein, told me early on that in order to really have a career, you…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Favorite Drum Books
(Updated 12/10/15) We asked the members of the MD Education Team to give us their five or so favorite drum books. Here’s what they said. Alfred Drum Method 1 by Dave Black and Sandy Feldstein Joe Bergamini I use…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Other Instruments
We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team if they felt that it’s important for drummers to learn to play other instruments (piano, bass, guitar, etc.), or should they focus on honing their craft at the kit exclusively?…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Other Styles
We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team if they felt that it’s important for all drummers to study Latin music and other musical genres, even if they don’t intend to ever perform those styles. Here’s what they…
Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Developing Independence
We asked the members of the Modern Drummer Education Team to share their thoughts on their favorite methods for developing independence. Here’s what they had to say. David Stanoch I think the terms “independence” and “coordination” are often confused…
La Voz’s Jason Gianni
I never thought I was a very good juggler. Even as an athletic kid and a budding musician, I never really achieved the timing and flow of how a series of balls or prop items can be thrown in the…
MD Education Team Weighs In On: Tuning (UPDATED)
We asked the members of the MD Education Team to share their thoughts on how they prefer to tune their drums. Here’s what they had to say. Marc Dicciani Tuning is a critical skill that must be learned. Regardless…
MD Education Team Weighs In On: Ergonomics
We asked the members of the MD Education Team to share their thoughts on how to set up drums and cymbals. Here’s what they had to say. Florian Alexandru-Zorn My suggestion is to first get your instrument set up in…
MD Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Jazz
Do you feel it is important for your students to study jazz drumming? And if so, what methods do you employ to get your students—especially younger ones—interested in this style of music? We asked the members of the MD Education…
MD Education Team Weighs In On: Traditional Grip
Is traditional grip a useful technique that drum students should learn? We asked the members of the MD Education Team if they think traditional grip is relevant in today’s teachings. Here’s what they had to say. Jim Payne As…
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…
Jason Gianni with Neal Morse at the Cornerstone Festival
Check out this clip of Jason Gianni with Neal Morse at the 2012 Cornerstone Christian music festival in Bushnell, Illinois, playing “The Door” from the prog-rock great’s Sola Scriptura album. Jason is currently subbing for Mike Portnoy on Morse’s…
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…
