Jeff Salem

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.

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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

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
Feb 22, 2016

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
Dec 3, 2015

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
May 11, 2015

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
Feb 4, 2015
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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…

Modern Drummer
Apr 8, 2014

Rock & Jazz Clinic: Melodic Drumming (October 2013 Issue)

In this lesson we’re going to explore a way to represent a melodic guitar riff from a classic-rock tune on the kit, while playing the song’s drumbeat at the same time. Be sure to check out the complete article in…

Modern Drummer
Aug 29, 2013

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…

Modern Drummer
Jul 18, 2013

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…

Modern Drummer
Mar 22, 2013

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…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2013

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…

Modern Drummer
Sep 21, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Jul 30, 2012
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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
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…

Modern Drummer
May 8, 2012
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