Steve Smith and Vital Information – clinic and concert – sponsored by The Drum Pad! Monday, July 13th 7pm…
June 2009
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.
Gavin Harrison: 19 Days
Check out a play along from Gavin’s “Rhythmic Horizons” DVD! Gavin Harrison’s Rhythmic Horizons DVD carries on where his first DVD, Rhythmic Visions, left off. More mind expanding exercises that lead to exciting new concepts and ideas for bringing out creativity on the drums.
PASIC 2009 Artists
PAS has released the list of artists scheduled to appear at the 2009 PASIC convention in November. Tons of amazing percussion talent – check it out!