Man! It’s been a while since I have been able to run one of my jazz workshops. Well, as of last night that changed. I have a pianist, guitarist, bassist, female vocalist, with me on the drums for now. Last night we were able to get through...
Read moreTraditional Grip
I have a few new students who want or need to play with the Traditional Grip. Two of them will need to do this in order to be able to play with the drum line in school. So, I’ve gone back to really shedding this. My first drum teacher...
Read morePre-Production
I am excited! I am getting ready to record a full band here soon for the first time in a while. The pandemic prevented getting together, especially in confined areas for prolonged amounts of time. I am going through the checklist: how best to...
Read moreReopening to In-Person Drum Lessons and More!
Gregory Tech Drum Center will reopen on May 10, 2021 to in-person drum lessons, jazz workshops and recordings. I am still giving drum lessons online via Zoom, as well as offering remote drum tracks online. COVID-19 has changed everything for...
Read moreMarcus Gilmore
From 1991-2000, I was fortunate to teach part-time at the Juilliard School in NYC with the Music Advancement Program. MAP is dedicated to bringing music to “intermediate and advanced music students from New York City’s five boroughs and the...
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Please vote, everyone. Stay safe, healthy… and vote.
Read moreRediscovering
I am in the process of rediscovering what moves me as a musician, and more specifically, as a drummer. Ever since the beginning of this pandemic, I have had time to explore my creativity more and more. I know that I am not alone in this. Although...
Read moreCOVID-19 and drumming
During this pandemic, many of us have gone online to teach our lessons. Zoom and other platforms work ok for drum lessons; however, it’s not the same. The numbers here in Pennsylvania are looking decent, so I have decided to reopen to...
Read moreDesert Island Drum Book
Over the years, I have acquired quite a few drum books. The majority of them are very useful, well written, and I refer to them time and again. However, if I had to pick one book for my “Desert Island Drum Book” it would be John...
Read moreNeil Peart
The drumming community lost one of the greats. I know that I can’t add anything to what others have said; however, Neil Peart was an inspiration to so many — his music, drumming, lyrics, and spirit will live on. Rest In Peace.
Read moreISO DIY vocal booth
I made some small ISO boxes last year to use on guitar amps when recording a live rock band. They ended working quite well. I used PVC pipe and heavy packing blankets. I also attempted a vocal booth that didn’t work so well last year. So...
Read morePush Yourself on the Drums
At this point in my drumming life, I know what I can do comfortably. I also know what I cannot do. I continue to try to push myself to learn new grooves, new stickings, and generally fresh ways of approaching the instrument. It’s an ongoing...
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