I don’t always have the time that I would like to file music, and just generally stay on top of everything like that. However, I have made it my mission the past week or so to change that. Not only can I find what I want, but I have stumbled upon...
Read more1908 Knabe Grand Piano
We now have an amazing grand piano in the studio. It has settled in after being moved, and will require just a bit more TLC. However, even right now it sounds great! I am very excited to start using it for the Jazz Workshops, and on recordings. I...
Read moreFrom The Mixer
I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Chris Senegeto on his podcast “From The Mixer” which posted today, 3/11/22. Chris is doing wonderful things with community, drumming, and just being a great guy!
Read moreFall Jazz Workshop 2021
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 a few...
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 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 now, I...
Read moreWhat We Do Here
I have been asked what we do at Gregory Tech Drum Center. There are a few things going on over here: High-tech drum lessons — two pro drum sets side-by-side, video cameras, flat screen monitors, headphones — all recorded live into Final Cut Pro...
Read moreGregory Tech Drum Center: How Did It Start?
Over the years, I have been asked how I came up with the idea of having this high-tech drum teaching studio — microphones on the drums, video cameras, flat screen monitors and professional drum sets. Here is a brief synopsis of what occurred...
Read moreStay Active
It’s been my experience that if I stay active, then I have a much healthier attitude and outlook. This can take on many different forms from being physically active (working out at a gym, getting out in nature, etc.), being socially active (going...
Read moreHappy New Year!
Happy New Year to everyone! I have some pretty big plans for the coming year, and will try to keep people posted on my drumming activities as much as possible. Be well and keep playing the music that lifts your spirit.
Read moreStudio Update: July 2013
My drum teaching studio has morphed into a recording studio. I still teach drum lessons and record all lessons to a DVR so that students walk out of every lesson with a DVD of that lesson. In addition, not only can I also record drum tracks for...
Read moreMicrophones
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 some new stuff. My...
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