This amazing drummer and singer got us all smiling in the ‘My Drum Lessons’ office today so we wanted to share it with you. Not only can Mr Reed play some great drum licks (keep going to the end to here some jungle beats) but he has a mighty fine voice to compliment his drumming skills....
The passion behind The Perfect Pair. Vic Firth explains how and why he started making drumsticks in the early 1960’s. Through behind-the-scenes footage and one-on-one interviews with some of the world’s most revered artists, the hands that play Vic explain the groundbreaking manufacturing...
The band ‘Awake By Design’ are looking for a semi-professional drummer to fill the position within their already well established group. They are a symphonic/ melodic metal band due to release their second album within the next couple of months and looking to tour with a committed drummer....
We are delighted to announce that our drum tutor at Leeds Drum Academy has arranged a master class with top drummer JP Bouvet on the 19th April. JP (Jean-Pierre) Bouvet is the drummer of Helicopria, Dave Mackay Group, and “Drew and JP.” After studying at Berklee College of Music for two...
Our friends at Global Drum Network has announced the release of Episode 7 of its highly-acclaimed podcast, featuring the exclusive interview with percussionist extraordinaire Pete Lockett. Probably the finest world percussionist on the planet, Pete’s CV features work with people not only...
The live drummer could be an endangered species in today’s popular music. Modern post-production makes it extremely easy to substitute programmed drums for an imperfect human performance, or even to buff out errors from a live take. Increasingly, a good drummer is simply an after thought for...
Deaf drummer and percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie will share the 2015 edition of the Polar Music Prize with country singer Emmylou Harris. The award committee made the announcment last week. They will be honored by Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf at a ceremony in Stockholm on June 9, and will receive...
Sad drum news to report. A.J.Pero the drummer for Twister Sister has passed away. Here is what the band members have said on their website:”Today I lost a brother. Anthony Jude Pero passed away. A.J. was the final piece in a band that would become an international sensation and one of the greatest...
More of our great interview with the legendary Carmine Appice. Here he talks about the time he got a call to play with a band and was surprised to hear that he was taking on the Nick Mason drummer role with the band. He also mentions the Pink Floyd album and tracks he played on. This is the last video...
Here is our next video of top drummer Carmine Appice talking about the current drum kits and why he had to respray and repaint his favourite kit due to looking odd under certain lights. Really great tips for young drummers and all others alike. Thanks Carmine. Enjoy.
