A 5-minute interview with über drummer Thomas Lang – learn a little more about this amazing musician and technician!
February 2010

Mike Portnoy: 5 minutes
We recently sat down with Mike for a few minutes to get his thoughts on music, inspiration, performance, and more – check it out! Mike Portnoy is the acclaimed drummer of Dream Theater as well as various side-projects such as Liquid Tension Experiment, TransAtlantic and O.S.I.

Finding Your Groove
An article from master educator Tommy Igoe, with some solid tips on developing your own solid groove.

A Musical Approach To Drumming
A short article, written by Gregg Bissonette, focusing on the importance of being a musical drummer.

Baby Steps to Giant Steps
A free play along chart and mp3 from Baby Steps to Giant Steps, from Pete Retzlaff and Jim Rupp. This book and CD package is a fantastic method for learning the basics – and beyond – of jazz and swing drumming.

Groove Essentials 1.0 Sampler
Hudson Music is pleased to present a “Groove Sampler” from Tommy Igoe’s Groove Essentials 1.0 DVD and Book! Features 5 lessons, charts and play alongs from Tommy’s Groove Essentials 1.0!