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Saturday, August 3, 2024

Mastering Music: Proven Practice Techniques for Every Musician

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  Mastering Music: Proven Practice Techniques for Every Musician As a teacher, I'm constantly begging my students to practice regularly ...
Friday, July 19, 2024

QuickTip #3 Sizzle Cymbal #drums #drumsandlessons #quicktips

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Jonathan Butler: Reflections on My Early Days in the Music Business

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In a recent post , I reflected on my early days in the music business and credited jazz violinist Noel Pointer for giving me my big break. I...
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Mastering the Art of Social Drumming: Jeff Porcaro's Drum Clinic Guide

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Here's one of Jeff Porcaro's drum clinics as he shares his thoughts on the importance of "social" drumming in connecting d...
Monday, April 10, 2023

Chip Taylor: The Songwriter Behind Wild Thing and Angel of the Morning

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Chip Taylor is a well-known songwriter, famous for his hit songs Wild Thing and Angel of the Morning. He has an extensive collection of song...
Monday, April 3, 2023

From Noel Pointer to Jersey City: My Musical Journey with Famous Artists and Local Friends

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  As a young and inexperienced drummer, I got my start in the music business thanks to the great violinist, singer, and story teller Noel Po...
Sunday, March 26, 2023

My Encounter with Davy Jones of The Monkees

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I n the 90s, I had the privilege of working with Davy Jones, who was not only a talented performer but also a gentleman and a genuinely good...

Favorite Track

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Steve Gadd and Billy Cobham on drums with Ron Carter on bass, among an all-star cast of musicians.  Great selection of swinging tunes.  T...
Sunday, March 11, 2018

Education Resource

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Thursday, March 8, 2018

Network

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Me, John Yates, Todd Novak