Louie Bellson Tribute
Most of us interested in jazz as a musical form know and respect the name, Louie Bellson. Louie passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the age of 84. Louie’s professional career spanned a period of 67 years, in which he was able to successfully perform for and with some of the best jazz musicians of those years. Louie was indeed a role model for any aspiring drummer to follow. He will be missed.
Read More...Teacher Guide:Drumset Technique & History of the US Beat
Part of a series of guides designed to help teachers integrate and utilize DVDs and new books with their students, these teacher guides are carefully constructed to give tips on using the source material, as well as supplemental books that will help to make a more complete educational package. Available in printable PDF format.
Read More...Advisory Board Roundtable: Part 1
For this installment of our TIP Advisory Board Roundtable discussion, We asked each member for some information regarding their day-to-day teaching experiences. This is the first part in a series of “Virtual Roundtable Discussions” where we hope you’ll find useful information relevant to your situation. Taking part in this discussion are Jeff Salem, Ed Soph, Rod Morgensten, Sherrie Maricle, Donny Gruendler, John Ramsay, Pete Retzlaff and Neil Garthly.
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