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1. Remember The First Time You Picked Up A Guitar? November 19, 2009 I remember the first time I picked up a guitar and actually played something that resembled a tune or melody. It was a moment that changed my life forever. After all the dreams and aspirations of wanting to play the guitar (I originally wanted to be a drummer and I still do!). From there I just persevered through the bum notes, sore fingers and impossible chord configurations that I thought I would never get my fingers to negotiate. Persistence is the key. If you love something so much and are determined to conquer it, you can do anything. Keep in mind, that there is always somethin... (read more) Author: Lea Reyes

2. Kipp Crawford: A Tragic Loss November 18, 2009 Oregon Music Newsby Stephanie Salvey on November 16, 2009The Oregon music community is mourning the tragic loss of producer and drummer Kipp Daniel Crawford who was killed in the middle of the night on November 11, when he was struck by drunk drivers on North Willamette Blvd. having somehow fallen from his bike. Sadly, he was only 31. Kipp’s influence as a human and a musician is evidenced by the scores and scores of beautiful and kind messages that have poured into blogs and websites."He loved nature, the outdoors, and was never caught up in any hipster bullshit in the music scene or any oth... (read more) Author: Matt Bratschi

3. Five Musicians Who Should Have Been Famous November 12, 2009 Pete Best, Former Drummer, The Beatles How can you be kicked out of the greatest rock band ever? Pete Best goes down in history as the most famous person, famous for not being famous. Best left the band just two years before their historic Ed Sullivan show. The reasons behind Pete Best's notorious 1962 dismissal as The Beatles' drummer have been a point of debate among Beatlemaniacs for decades. Some claim he lacked the solid beats needed to support a rock band, while others claim John and Paul vainly wanted a less attractive drummer. Considering his replacement was the dubious-looking Ringo ... (read more) Author: sanajai rama

4. New Internet Retailer Reinvents How Drummers Shop Online November 12, 2009 If you are a drummer, you surely know how hard and costly it can be to get a high quality custom configured drum set that is tailored and configured to your liking. Current brick-and-mortar retailers and internet retailers offer no alternatives to long wait times, higher prices, and limited configurations that accompany the purchase of such drum sets. Most commonly what they do offer is standard 4 or 5 piece shell packs which, if you so choose to add-on or order something not in stock, involve special order wait times and additional costs. This, however, is a problem that one internet ret... (read more) Author: Chris Evans

5. Basic Skills Every Drummer Should Have November 12, 2009 Learning drums is not rocket science, but it's not easy, either. When you're just starting out, it's important to learn and master the basics. There are specific basic skills that every drummer should have. Learning these skills is very important, because they form the foundation upon which you develop more advanced drumming skills. One of the most essential skills in drumming is knowing how to correctly hold the drumsticks. This may appear like a minor detail, but it's very important. Your playing will never reach its full potential, if you don't learn this. Just grabbing the sticks and ... (read more) Author: Joane Sanders

6. The Next Generation of Wedding Entertainment Comes Alive with 3-D Brilliance October 27, 2009 Imagine you’re at the theater enjoying a 5 Star movie. Just when you think the entertainment couldn’t get any better, the person sitting next to you whispers in your ear “Pssst….try this” and hands you a pair of 3-D glasses. The first thought that comes to mind is “Wow, this is a whole NEW experience!” Now imagine yourself at your wedding reception and that same 3-D brilliance comes alive with the music. You are now entering the world of 11H Entertainment and their highly acclaimed INFUSION XPERIENCE where the Music You Know and Love Comes to Life!TM Music is hugely important to a... (read more) Author: Steven Muchnij

7. Rome: Progressive Nation, 27 October 2009 October 22, 2009 Progressive Nation, one of the most awaited events by those who have a passion for music, in particular for progressive metal, is coming to Italy! Born of an idea by Mike Portnoy, the drummer of Dream Theater, one of the most representative progressive metal bands, who wanted to give birth to a music festival dedicated to the more progressive side of hard rock and metal, Progressive Nation is an event that gathers on the same stage Dream Theater and other important bands, who are not chosen because of their popularity or commercial success, but in virtue of their originality, uniqueness a... (read more) Author: Francesca Tessarollo

8. The shortest Retrospective of Iggy Pop October 12, 2009 Born 1947 in Muskegon and raised in a trailer-park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Iggy Pop began his musical career as a drummer in High-School. Although he achieved only limited mainstream success, Iggy Pop is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He's often referred to nicknames like "The godfather of punk" and "The Iguana". I'll now give you the shortest possible Retrospective of the impressive creative output of this extraordinary personality. Iggy Pop was/is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer and actor. He started his career with a band he founded with Ron Asheton na... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

9. Meditation Versus Addiction October 02, 2009 I remember listening to a drummer who played for some fairly well known rock bands. He said that there was one thing that allowed him to escape his addiction to drugs and alcohol. Finding yourself addicted to a substance is not fun. Knowing that you have a dependency on a chemical or more specifically the feeling it gives you can be a disheartening realization. The shock is so strong that some people tend to go into denial about the existence of the habit. Not wanting friends and relatives to find out leads to a lot of deception both for oneself and also towards those we love the mos... (read more) Author: David Sn

10. Drumming Tips September 24, 2009 Learning and mastering drums is a tough ask. Learning drums could be quite frustrating in the beginning and thus many people quit in early stages. Becoming a good drummer requires tremendous determination, perseverance and last but definitely not the least it demands a lot of practice. This article shares with you a few drumming tips that will help you achieve the expertise in drums. Patience Is The Key! For becoming a successful drummer you are required to have lot of patience, as your patience will help you in learning and mastering the drums. It takes time to develop drum skills a... (read more) Author: Joel Rendall

11. Meditation Versus Addiction September 16, 2009 I remember listening to a drummer who played for some fairly well known rock bands. He said that there was one thing that allowed him to escape his addiction to drugs and alcohol. Finding yourself addicted to a substance is not fun. Knowing that you have a dependency on a chemical or more specifically the feeling it gives you can be a disheartening realization. The shock is so strong that some people tend to go into denial about the existence of the habit. Not wanting friends and relatives to find out leads to a lot of deception both for oneself and also towards those we love the mos... (read more) Author: Delete This Account

12. Beginner Drummers Guide to Playing Drums (Part 4) September 10, 2009 A beginner drummer’s course is designed to be interactive. Along with theory comes practice. Whatever is learned from the workbook, be they drum notations, drum beats, or musical phrases, would be applied during review and practice sessions. In an online beginner course, you get to study, review, and practice at your own pace and in the comfort of your room. In a way, you are able to orchestrate your own practice sessions. As your aural skills develop and listening is enhanced, you are able to feel the music more deeply. You can alternate your review of printed material, audio clips, and ... (read more) Author: Paul Gian

13. Beginner Drummers Guide to Playing Drums (Part 3) September 10, 2009 Even as a beginner, a drummer like you soon realizes that you cannot play in one pattern only. Otherwise, your style would be too monotonous. For a while, it surely felt good to have mastered some drum sheet music and drum notations. Combining some notes and creating short melodies challenge you to try your skill with longer ones. Getting the timing right and building your own tempo inspire you to play with more confidence using your drum sticks. Your random attempts at banging on the drum soon become a more rhythmic tapping much like how drumming is supposed to sound. At this stage of yo... (read more) Author: Paul Gian

14. Beginner Drummers Guide to Playing Drums (Part 2) September 10, 2009 The amazing thing about beginner drummer courses is that even experienced drummers take these basic lessons. This lends some dynamism to the art of drumming, because it implies that you are never too old or too young to learn and that there is always something new to know. After choosing a drum kit that would suit your needs, setting it up, and learning to tune it on your own, a beginner drummer has to learn the fundamentals of music theory. This includes learning how to read drum lesson sheet music, how to count time, and how to perform the first drum beat. Playing solely by ear thr... (read more) Author: Paul Gian

15. Even with health insurance, Texans in high-risk pool struggle : Mary Ann Roser August 26, 2009 A medical condition and a divorce left Austin musician Chris Bennett searching for health insurance in 2001. He tried to buy an individual policy, but an esophageal disorder made him a marked man to insurers. "I spent a long time on the phone," said Bennett, 57, a drummer and percussion teacher. "But everyone said no." Then, he found the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool in 2002. It seemed like a godsend, especially after several bouts of illness. But he soon discovered that even state-run pools are not a guaranteed safety net. Escalating premiums and mounting medical bills eventually... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

16. Mark Schulman is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers in August 19, 2009 Sofia, Bulgaria – Mark Schulman, International Drummer, a unique Motivator with a unique style and Educator is exclusively represented for his speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers. Mark Schulman has developed a career as a successful and multi-faceted musician performing as a drummer for rock, pop and jazz at numerous concerts and for a huge variety of internationally celebrated artistes. Mark Schulman joins the ranks of CSA Celebrity Speakers and the leading speakers’ bureau holds the exclusive rights to represent him for all of his speaking engagements. “Mark Schulman deliv... (read more) Author: CSA Speakers

17. Finding a Junior Drum Set for Your Child Drummer August 12, 2009 Junior drum sets, also often known as starter drum sets or kids drum sets, are small sized drum kits that serve a useful purpose as learning instruments suitable for young children and good deal for parents. As opposed to drum sets that you buy in a toy store (that really are ‘toys’), a junior drum set is an actual instrument that plays quality sound and are durable enough to take the beating of a young drummer. Buying a junior drum set for a child player will help them play drums using a real instrument, which in turn will help them develop a passion for drums while at the same time learn d... (read more) Author: Glen VanLanding

18. Paul McCartney Hits Homerun in Fenway Park Boston August 07, 2009 Paul McCartney certainly hit it out of the park in Fenway. The 67 year old McCartney treated the Boston crowd to over 30 songs from the Beatles, Wings, his solo career and even his latest project called the Fireman.McCartney's Buddha-like drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. told the Boston Globe that Sir Paul somehow manages to play as if he were still that teenager with the mop top haircut back in Liverpool. McCartney's Drummer adds that Sir Paul does not need to tour but he is playing live because he wants to. According to Laboriel, Paul loves to tour and it keeps him young, every time he sits down he'... (read more) Author: Beatles Geek Pete

19. The Evolution Of Blink-182 August 03, 2009 Blink-182 is a band troop which is based on Poway, California, America. They perform events all over the world and they are one among most popular pop punk music troop today. When they started it in 1992, the members were Tom DeLonge, Scott Raynor and Mark Hoppus. In the year 1998 Travis Barke joined as a drummer replacing Raynor. In 2005 DeLonge left Blink-182 due to some reasons. After that, the band troop was suddenly absents and they returned back to action in the year 2009. From 1992, till now the evolution of the troop is something great. ‘Flyswatter’ was their first demo tape whic... (read more) Author: Vignesh Kumar R

20. Terri Lyne Carrington Showcases Skills on 'More To Say' July 14, 2009 Terri Lyne CarringtonJazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington made a name for herself playing for some of the best in the business, including Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and David Sanborn. Carrington follows that tradition on an album that reveals her composing, drumming and producing skills like never before.There's something about Terri that attracts high caliber talent. Her latest solo effort, More To Say, is no exception, drawing a stellar cast of contemporary jazz stars, including alto saxophonist Walter Beasley on the track "Mesmerized."Terri inherited her generous musical nature from he... (read more)

21. Neil Peart's Powerhouse Percussion Results In Third "Drummie" Victory July 21, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE, RHYTHMIC RELEASE Neil Peart's Powerhouse Percussion Results In Third Consecutive Victory as Drummer Of The Year In Enter Music Publishing's Drummies Awards. Featured In DRUM! Magazine's August, 2009 Issue On Newsstands Now. SAN JOSE, Calif., -- Neil Peart's lucky number may just be three. He can definitely play in three; he has been part of a highly successful trio, Rush; and, he has now garnered his third consecutive victory as “Drummer Of The Year” in this year's Drummies. Additionally, he won “Best Progressive Drummer. Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip... (read more) Author: Josh Moscov

22. Can You Play A Beginner Drum Set? July 06, 2009 Are you learning how to play drums or wanting to buy a set? Well, the drummer's most important trait is coordination, and without that drummers would have a difficult time learning how to move all four limbs at the same time. If your not sure if your coordinated there are a few simple tests you can do. One that most kids do for fun its rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time and then switch hands. Another one geared for an inspired drummer would be try and imitate a basic drum beat at your computer desk. Count 1,2,3,4...1,2,3,4 and on each count tap the desk with your ... (read more) Author: Jason Miles

23. How is start an online music store. July 06, 2009 How is start an online music store. When I first considered starting an online business many years ago I wanted to sell something that I already knew allot about. Being a musician my entire life it only made sense to focus on the instruments that I played. As a drummer my knowledge and experience was vast so I began my search for products with the cymbal industry and then moved to acoustic and then electronic drums. Eventually I included guitars and pro audio to the mix as well. The first place to begin is with a website. You can use hosting companies such as Homestead or Go Daddy which allow... (read more) Author: scott hutton

24. Learn to Play Drums - More Top Tips for Beginners! June 29, 2009 When I started to learn to play drums way back in the 60’s it was at a time when live music was all the rage with the pop scene. I was fortunate in that my father was the manager of a very popular dance hall situated in Tottenham North London with a resident group the “Dave Clark Five” and the “Johnny Howard Dance Band” . I was introduced to the drummer in the dance band and he offered to give me lessons and boy was he good, a real musician who could not only play but also site read music. So not only did I get to see the “Dave Clark Five” play and rehearse their first big hits “Glad a... (read more) Author: Martin Algra

25. DVD Review - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Live at the El Mocambo June 22, 2009 In 1983, Stratocaster slinger Stevie Ray Vaughan and his posse, bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris "Whipper" Layton, rode into the El Mocambo Tavern in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and flooded the Great White North audience with a sonic wave of boogie and blues born deep in the heart of the Texas. "Testify" and "So Excited" start off the proceedings with a shot of high energy instrumental brilliance, followed by "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)," Vaughan's tribute to his mentor, Jimi Hendrix. Stevie sings "I got my voodoo right in my hands," before teari... (read more) Author: Greg Bahr

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