Rick Mattingly
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.
Teacher’s Forum: Don’t Give Up Too Soon
Our Job Isn’t Just to Turn Out Professional Musicians by Rick Mattingly As I look back over my years of private teaching, I am proud that several of my former students have been successful in pursuing music careers. Some majored…
MD Readers Poll 2011 Results
Welcome once again to the MD Readers Poll, where the greatest drummers on the planet are honored by the most educated drum fans around. Let’s get right to it: the envelope, please…. HALL OF FAME Jim Chapin Jim Chapin likely…
Jack Mouse: An Agent Of Change
(February 2005 Issue) On singer Janice Borla's recent album, Agents Of Change, drummer Jack Mouse isn't relegated to keeping time. He also enjoys a lot of freedom to color the songs. "That is a luxury," Mouse says. "Of course, I…
Airto Moreira: Live Rhythms
The following is an excerpt from the May 2004 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, May 2004 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. He's typically surrounded by a multitude of percussion instruments. In the course of a tune he might incorporate any…