June « 2009 « Hudson Music

Summer Sale at Hudson Digital!

Most videos are now just $2.99! Most Play-Alongs are now just $1.99! Classic Clips just $1.49! This is your chance to pick up some great lesson and play-along downloads from the Hudson Digital collection!

Submissions

Hey everybody, thought I would drop a quick little post here today about one of the toughest parts of my job, reviewing submissions.

Steve Smith to release “Best of” CD

Steve Smith presents an electrifying collection of some of his favorite tracks taken from the 14 albums that he played on and produced for the Tone center label.

Steve Smith Summer Tour

Steve Smith & Vital Information will be on tour this summer – hitting both coasts and the Midwest in the month of July. The tour starts on July 1 in Los Angeles and concludes on Cape Cod on July 21.

Pete Lockett: Rolling Stone Interview

Percussionist Pete Lockett was recently featured in Rolling Stone India, interviewed by Shamik Bag. Check out the full article here!

Batuka! Brasil Drum Fest

On July the 18th and 19th, the Ibirapuera Auditorium, São Paulo’s cultural stronghold, will host the Brazilian main event on drumset, featuring Vera Figueiredo, Daniel Oliveira, Zoro and Clayton Cameron.

Steve Smith at the Drum Pad!

Steve Smith and Vital Information – clinic and concert – sponsored by The Drum Pad! Monday, July 13th 7pm…

Benny Greb Clinic Tour

Coast Canada is excited to announce the Benny Greb Language of Drumming Clinic Tour! Sponsored by Coast Music, in association with Sonor Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Remo, Promark and Hudson Music.

Featured Teacher: Richard Guastamachio

Each month, we take a closer look at one of the teachers involved in our Teacher Integration Program. This month’s Teacher Spotlight focuses on Richard Guastamachio, from Hartford, CT.

The Changing Roles of The Drum Teacher

As we enter this new modern age, it seems that the roles we play in everyday life are becoming more and more integrated. For years parents have been part time drivers, nurses, cooks, housekeepers, etc. In the workplace, just about every job requires that an employee become part time computer programmer. The term multitasking no longer means doing two things at once, It now refers to juggling five or six tasks, and helping someone else out at the same time! As such, the role of the drum teacher is also changing. But I do think that teachers who don’t take on some of the roles we’ll talk about in this article are missing out on some wonderful ways to enhance their relationships with their students.