I offer full band recording here at my studio, and have done this numerous times. I am going to share some thoughts about being prepared. Leave your ego at the door, and be present. Show up knowing the material. Everyone. This is different than...
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I just bought a used Yamaha Stage Custom Hip kit. (It’s so cool.) The previous owner packed it very well, and it arrived looking brand new. Unfortunately, the hybrid snare/floor tom’s strainer has a bit of a rattle when in the off...
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Over the years, I have used many different makes and models of drum sticks. It’s been a fun process, and I now enjoy looking back at this. At one point, I used round tipped sticks with nylon tips for heavier rock gigs that I was doing...
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Recently, I was looking for some cymbals to take to jam sessions where I’m the host drummer. Some drummers hit much harder than I do, and I want to start leaving the K Zildjian cymbals at home. I wanted something a bit better than student...
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