February was the 44th anniversary of the release of the iconic RUSH album 'Moving Pictures.' To honor the occasion, I recorded my version of 'Tom Sawyer.' I used a drumless version of a live performance from the bands 'Snakes and Arrows' tour. Because, playing along to the studio version wouldn't have been hard enough! š
The band has been adding a couple of RUSH songs recently so I decided to redo the drum cover of Limelight I did a couple of years ago that was recorded with a single room mic. The new version is multicam with a fully mic'd up drum kit!
This is the second track from my upcoming solo cover album which will feature me playing all the drums, guitar, and bass along to the original vocal tracks of a few of my favorite classic hard-rock and metal tunes. Plus, every song will have a drum solo!
One of the biggest hurdles for new drummers to overcome is, āHow do I set these things up?!ā A drumset needs to be set up and configured so that reaching all the drums and cymbals is comfortable and ergonomically efficient. Get professional assistance in setting up and tuning your drumkit in your own home to make playing and practicing a much more enjoyable experience!
Still working on setting up some recording templates and a workflow to allow for quicker, more consistent audio and video production. Recorded an easy song I've played forever as a test.
Another tune from the Friday Night Bandstand in Lancaster, OH on August 2nd, 2024. A slightly more rock version of "Everbody Wants to Rule the World!"
The opening song from the These Guys Live show at the Friday Night Bandstand in Lancaster, OH on August 2nd, 2024. Bouncy stage, 90+ degrees and a wireless vocal mic in the kick drum, what could go wrong?!
With school out for summer, I have expanded lessons times on Wed., Thu., and Fri. starting as early as 1pm. Contact me now to claim your spot and make this summer ROCK!
This is the first track from my upcoming solo cover album which will feature me playing all the drums, guitar, and bass along to the original vocal tracks of a few of my favorite classic hard-rock and metal tunes. Plus, every song will have a drum solo!
Dynamics are crucial to drumming. They create contrast and emotion. Mastering dynamics requires precise control over your stick strokes and body movement. Here are 13 beginner exercises designed to build your ability to play accents on any 16th note, or combination of 16th notes, with either hand.
Tuning a snare drum for rock music involves finding a balance between a crisp crack and a powerful tone that cuts through the mix. Here's a general guide to get you started.
There are many things you can do to get better at drums faster. Click the link for a few tips.
Playing Van Halen's "Right Now" with These Guys Live. 2 camera video with live audio recorded from my in-ear monitor feed.
With quite a few existing students changing lesson times due to new school schedules and commitments, I have a number of lesson slots currently available. Lessons are offered afternoons and evenings Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Friday schedules subject to change based on my live performance schedule.) I also have limited times available on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Slots are filling very quickly so I encourage you to select a lesson package and contact me now to claim one before they're all gone!
3 camera shot performing Billy Squire's āIn the Darkā while subbing with the Stadium 11 band at Leon's Garage in Marysville, OH on July 20th, 2023.
I've been helping my friends in Stadium 11 by filling in on a bunch of shows this summer. Here's our entire set at the Lancaster Friday Night Bandstand condensed into 21 minutes.
Filling in on drums with the Stadium 11 band at the Lancaster Friday Night Bandstand.
With my very busy gig schedule this summer, I am opening up Monday evenings to accomodate some of those students whose lessons will be impacted by Friday and Saturday shows. There is also room for a couple of new students as well. These are filling very quickly so select a lesson package and contact me now to claim your spot!
Yes, there is evidence that learning a musical instrument can slow cognitive decline in older adults.
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Drum lessons are a great way for kids to learn about music, develop their coordination and motor skills, and have fun. Here are some of the benefits of taking drum lessons...
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Here are some tips on how to choose a proper drumstick...
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I had a little free time over the holidays so I added a "PopUp Video" style treatment to a drum cam performance of the Toto song "Rosanna" from a These Guys Live show over the summer. Check it out!
I am now offering a limited number of Saturday morning and early afternoon in-studio lesson slots. These are filling very quickly so I encourage you to select a lesson package and contact me now to claim one of these coveted Saturday slots before they're filled!
In an almost unprecedented circumstance, I currently have a limited number of prime evening lesson slots available on Wed. and Thu. evenings between 5p and 8p. These are normally the most requested times as you might imagine and usually have a wait list. But, a few students have recently had to change lesson times and the wait list is empty. Contact me now to grab one of these time slots before they're gone!
I've added a couple of new videos from some recent These Guys Live shows to the live performance video page. More live performance and free lesson videos coming soon!
This free PDF lesson is a great endurance and stick control exercise.
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Six new ideas for creating sextuplet fills and solo ideas.
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Around the release of Laura Diamond's "Adonis... and other romantic delusions" and Norway's "Arrival" CDs I was featured in both "Modern Drummer" and "DRUM!" magazines in the same month. Click to read my write-up in Modern Drummer's "On The Move" column.
Around the release of Laura Diamond's "Adonis... and other romantic delusions" and Norway's "Arrival" CDs I was featured in both "Modern Drummer" and "DRUM!" magazines in the same month. Click to read my write-up in DRUM! Magazine's "New Blood" column.