In this interview, courtesy of Drummer Magazine (UK) Stanton Moore explores the ideas that made some of the most influential funk drummers sound the way they did, where their ideas came from, and the concepts used to develop those ideas. Includes several transcriptions from Stanton’s Emphasis (on Parenthesis) album!
March 2010
Reggae for Drumset review at Jamaica-Gleaner.com
“Using five songs, Hernandez guides viewers through the rudiments of various reggae grooves: the one-drop, steppers and rockers. He also gives a synopsis of reggae history and comments on some of the music’s acclaimed drummers.”
Hudson Music & Drummers Collective Teacher Event
On Sunday April 11th, the Drummers Collective in New York City will team up with Hudson Music’s Teacher Integration Program to present a full day of seminars, clinics and master classes tailored specifically for drumset teachers. Get all the details on this limited attendance event right here!
Getting Motor-vated Part 1 -Rhythmic Ideas for Teaching
The Motor-vation idea is something I adapted from inventor, drummer, and educator Bob Gatzen. I replaced the word “motivate” with “Motor-vate” which means to move ahead, and continue progressing in positive forward motion. This applies to both drumming and life. So in my quest for new teaching ideas and methods to Motor-vate students, I came up with something for teaching rhythms.