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Watch the short film The Drummer by Bill Block
Excerpt taken from Vimeo. Written and directed by Bill Block Defeated and alone, Dave wanders the streets in the early hours of his 40th birthday. His great love is music... from a long forgotten era… and he has dedicated…
In The Pocket: Advanced Shuffle
February 2012 In The Pocket Advanced Shuffle by Jim Payne Here are the demo videos that accompany some of the exercises from my article on advanced shuffles.
Jack Irons Live Performance Video for the Track “Doubloons???
We present a third live performance video from Jack Irons, for the track “Doubloons.” “Doubloons” Click here to see the first video in this series, "Outer Space Dreams." Click here to see the second video in the series, "Sonic…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Brush Workshop, Part 3 (VIDEO)
February 2012 Rock & Jazz Clinic Brush Workshop Part 3: Linear Motion by Florian Alexandru-Zorn Many drummers think that brushes can only be used in jazz, but if you’ve been following this series, and practicing the various patterns in each…
Jack Irons Live Performance Video for the Track “Sonic Tonic???
We present a second live performance video from Jack Irons, for the track “Sonic Tonic.” "Sonic Tonic" Click here to see the first video in this series, "Outer Space Dreams." Click here to see the third video in this…
Ostinato Studies, Part 3: Metric Modulation
January 2012 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 3: Metric Modulation by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the final installment…
Billy Ward on New Chris Shinn Project
Billy Ward, renowned drummer, educator, and long-time Modern Drummercontributor, has been working with a stellar group of musicians in Nashville on the new project featuring Chris Shinn, singer of the band Unified Theory. Check out the videos for the upcoming…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Brush Workshop, Part 2 (VIDEO)
December 2011 Rock & Jazz Clinic Brush Workshop Part 2: Half-Circle Motion by Florian Alexandru-Zorn A goal of mine has been to play with brushes and think not in terms of patterns but in a more musical way, transferring all…
Drummer to Drummer: Jimmy Chamberlin and William Mohler (w/ VIDEO)
As the original drummer in Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Chamberlin established himself as a kit-smith with burning chops and the ability to come up with signature drum hooks. In 2000, following the breakup of the Pumpkins, the drummer made his debut…
Ostinato Studies, Part 2: Cross-Rhythms
November 2011 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 2: Cross-Rhythms by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the first installment in…
Pierre Moerlen Classic Video Clip
Pierre Moerlen was the drummer on several classic albums by the anarchic floating music ensemble known as Gong, and later led a version of the group. He also played on the seminal album by Gong guitarist Steve Hillage, Fish Rising. Check out…
Rock & Jazz Clinic: Brush Workshop, Part 1
October 2011 Rock & Jazz Clinic Brush Workshop Part 1: Circular Motions by Florian Alexandru-Zorn A goal of mine has been to play with brushes and think not in terms of patterns but in a more musical way, transferring all…
Video of Korn playing "Pop A Pill" on their recent European tour
Korn drummer Ray Luzier hipped us to this recently posted video of the band playing “Pop A Pill” on their recent European tour. Enjoy. Korn - 'Pop A Pill' live in Europe Directed by Sébastien Paquet & Joshua Allen Photography…
Ostinato Studies, Part 1: The Building Blocks
September 2011 Drum Soloist Ostinato Studies Part 1: The Building Blocks by Jason Gianni Here is the video that we are using as the basis for the concepts we’re exploring in our Ostinato Studies article series. Check out the first…
