Don’t miss this chance to hear Pat at the following master classes in the United Kingdom this March 2010!
February 2010
TIP Newsletter February 2010
I’d like to start this newsletter out by welcoming two more international names to the TIP advisory board. Udo Dahmen, brings his expertise to the TIP. Claus Hessler currently teaches at the University for Music and Performing arts in Frankfurt, as well as two other conservatories in Germany. On April 11th, Hudson Music, the TIP and Drummers’ Collective will jointly present a day long teaching seminar
It’s About Time
In this month’s article I want to talk about working with a metronome. I have always felt that if you’re a good listener and have a great feel and sense of good timing, other musicians will love to play with you.
Soloing on The Drumset: Methods and Devices
Let’s face it, in most performance situations drum solos are infrequent and even unnecessary interruptions of songs, used mainly to placate an overeager drummer or to give the rest of the band members a break. But what if we could solo utilizing tried and true methods and devices from the “melodic” world of music? Soloing musically, like everything else in drumming, takes practice and gets better with experience.
TIP Teacher Spotlight: Robert Ferrell
This month’s Hudson Music TIP featured teacher spotlight focuses on California’s Robert Ferrell
Hudson Limited Releases Reggae for Drumset
Hudson Limited, a subsidiary of Hudson Music, has released Reggae for Drumset, produced by and featuring Venezuelan drummer Lerryns Hernandez, available exclusively as an instant download.
Featuring drummer/percussionist Lerryns Hernandez, this one-hour video takes you through the essential groove sub-styles of reggae: one-drop, stepper, and rockers. Each style is clearly explained and demonstrated using basic patterns, more than 34 variations, and five songs.