If you just started learning drums, you may feel a bit intimidated when it comes to reading drum charts and drum tabs. The good news is, you’re not alone. While it may seem daunting now, with a little practice you’ll be able to understand and read drum charts and drum tabs with ease. To help you...
The frontman of funk and soul group the Winstons has been given a cheque for £24,000 following a fundraising camping to ensure that the band were rewarded for creating one of the most sampled loops in musical history.
You might not have heard of the Winstons, but you’ll most definitely...
Phil Taylor died on Wednesday and an announcement was made by former bandmate, guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke. Taylor with band members Lemmy And Clarke in 1981, “My dear friend and brother passed away last night,” he said. “He had been ill for some time but that...
The man who played drums on the U.S.-released version of the Beatles’ song “Love Me Do” died this week.
Andy White, 85, had a stroke last Thursday and died on Monday, Thea White said she was thankful that her husband didn’t suffer long and was grateful for a long marriage.
“God...
My Drum Lessons are excited to announce that On November 18th at 20:10 GMT for an exclusive live stream of the Steve Gadd Band at the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Featuring legendary drummer Steve Gadd in the engine room, with Larry Goldings on keys, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Michael Landau on guitar...
If you’ve seen the video of Mike Portnoy doing ‘Name That Tune’ on a Hello Kitty drum kit, My Drum Lessons have got an amazing contest for you. With over 1.7 million views and counting, Portnoy used his incredible skill to test the kit’s durability, and it held up surprisingly well even...
Sponsored by Tama drums, Zildjian cymbals and the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), the competition, which is now in its 14th year, opens for entries from October 1st until November 15th. Entries must be 16 and under on February 7th 2016 and be UK residents to enter (proof will be required). You...
Lessons are booking up fast for our FREE drum lessons at LDS 2015! The Saturday 1.20 Radiohead lesson and the 3.05 ‘Funky Drummer’ lesson are both fully booked, and there are limited places left for other lessons so book now to avoid disappointment. LDS have teamed up to bring you a unique...
The Mapex Black Panther Collection is a family of high end, unique flagship sets that employ distinctive shell formula pioneered by the much loved Black Panther snare series. My Drum Lessons and The London Drum Show has played host to the Velvetone, Retrosonic, Blaster & Black Widow Limited Edition...
Avenged Sevenfold have announced that drummer Brooks Wackerman has joined the band. Hailing from Long Beach, California, Wackerman was the main drummer for Bad Religion for more than 15 years and also played with Tenacious D for the last 10 years. He has also played with blink-182, Mass Mental with...
Headstock and Tama have revealed a once in a lifetime opportunity for our readers and visitors to the London Drum Show – the chance to buy Peter Erskine’s very own drum kit, which will be appearing at the show itself and on his UK tour. The kit is a Star Walnut in Sunny Yellow Lacquer made...
My Drum Lessons, The London Drum Show and Trinity College London have teamed up to bring you a unique drumming experience, aimed at making you a better drummer. With 24 electronic kits available and lessons throughout the day, the registration process is now open to those wishing to take part.
Visitors...
My Drum Lessons Teachers have a treat in store this Christmas. We are able to offer you this fantastic drummers book at half the cover price. David Phillips, author of A Drummer’s Perspective, would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas by offering a staggering 50% off his book. This special...
Visitors to this year’s London Drum Show will be getting the chance to walk away with a very special piece of kit when they enter our competition in association with Drummer magazine. The kit comes courtesy of Finnish manufacturers Wacco who will also return to exhibit at the Olympia for LDS...
The only constant member of Pink Floyd, drummer Nick Mason has featured on every one of their albums. Despite writing few sole compositions for the band, Mason co-wrote some of their more popular songs, including the 23 minute Echoes, finale to the album Meddle and one of the few songs credited to...
