Mind Matters

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Mind Matters: Releasing The Pressure Of Sitting In

The following is an excerpt from the Modern Drummer book Mind Matters: Overcoming Common Mental Barriers in Drumming, by Bernie Schallehn Releasing The Pressure Of Sitting In Q: Many years ago, when I was in my twenties, I was fortunate to play…

Modern Drummer
Apr 12, 2012

Mind Matters: A+ Practice, C- Performance

The following is an excerpt from the Modern Drummer book Mind Matters: Overcoming Common Mental Barriers in Drumming, by Bernie Schallehn. A+ Practice, C- Performance Q: In the past year I got a chance to play with two different “name” performers. The…

Modern Drummer
Mar 7, 2012

Mind Matters: The Drummer as Performer/Entertainer

The following is an excerpt from the Modern Drummer book Mind Matters: Overcoming Common Mental Barriers in Drumming, by Bernie Schallehn. The Drummer as Performer/Entertainer Q: I’ve been drumming with a band for the past five months, and the bandleader…

Modern Drummer
Jan 27, 2012
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