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By: Kevin Manieri George’s Music Sometimes, we get so hooked on something that we try to “run before we can walk”. Music can have that effect!  Here are 10 things that I really wish I had learned before I had ever picked up a pair of drumsticks.  Forward this to a new player you know, [...]

By: Matt Schaeffer George’s Music Meaning “box,” “crate,” or “drawer” in Spanish, cajóns are becoming ever more popular in today’s music.  Developed in the early 19th century, the cajón was used mostly by slaves to get around the ban of musical instruments in different colonies; because the player sat on the instrument, they could easily [...]

By Tim Kamak George’s Music In this Drum Club issue, I would like to introduce all of you to my good friend…Less Ismore (get it?  Less Is More ). Ok, enough with the bad jokes. Defining the Concept For years, successful musicians, songwriters, producers, and record companies have clearly understood the concept of “Less Is [...]

By Ben Blakesley George’s Music Drumming is fun. Drumming is loud!…but not always…At least it shouldn’t be always. Drum with dynamics.  Learn to control them and learn to use them. This is an important skill to master to make yourself a proficient and sought after drummer. So What ARE Dynamics… Well, put simply, musical dynamics [...]

By Tim Kamak George’s Music Whenever I practice, it has always been helpful to change things up in order to keep my interest and build my creativity!  A while back I was looking to improve my technique, ghost strokes (very quiet “taps” usually on the snare drum), and reading, when I was given this very [...]

By Ben Blakesley George’s Music When it comes to determining how a drum will sound, there are a number of aspects that come into play. One of the most important (and least understood) elements is the wood used to make the drum shell. Seeing how it’s so influential in the drum tone, this is a [...]

By Ben Blakesley George’s Music Congratulations, you’re a drummer! That means you’re the coolest member of the band, you have less drama in your life, and an excellent outlet for your anger on the rare occasion you do have issues. Being a drummer is great.  What’s not great is that you have the most gear [...]

By Mark Shewchuk George’s Music – Springfield, PA One not so recent development > in the human condition is a sort of paralysis that occurs when an > individual is confronted with a myriad of choices. > Have you tried shopping for a new cellphone, sunglasses, jeans or > sneakers? These items create an impression [...]

By Ben Blakesley George’s Music We’re all pressed for time.  I can’t think of one person I know who just has oodles of time to waste away.  So how does a musician (especially a budding beginner) cope with the hard reality of “Not Enough Time To Practice?”  It’s easy: Discipline. Ouch.  There are few words [...]

by Ronald Black There are some other things you should pick up that will be essential to your drumming education. I’ve listed these accessories in order of importance. A metronome! It’s about time! A metronome is a mechanical or electronic device that keeps perfect time. The electronic kind, preferably one with a headphone jack, is [...]