Tuning Drums

I like my drums to sound good and I try to tune them after setting up at a gig. This means that I try to to get to a gig in plenty of time to not only set up, but to accomplish the tuning task as well. It’s not always possible for me to...

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Microphones

Recently, I bought some new and used microphones for Gregory Tech Drum Center. I will be recording some examples of the different models — also known as a “shoot out.” I can’t wait to see how different the drums will sound with...

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Playing Fast

Many students — beginners to the more advanced players — want to learn how to play fast around the drums. It has been my experience that I have to first have a certain amount of endurance before I can attempt a faster tempo. In order to play a...

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Time to Rebrand

Hi all! Now that my studio has transformed from a really cool high-tech teaching studio to a full-blown recording studio, I am asking for help in renaming (rebranding) my studio. Gregory Tech Drum Center is the current name, but only really...

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Setting Goals

I have found that it’s been a great thing for me to set goals. Last year, I set a goal to upgrade my studio in an effort to expand on what I can offer potential clients. My studio went from a really cool high-tech teaching studio to a...

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