Each month Hudson Music spotlights one of our TIP members. This month we take a look at New York’s Eduardo Guedes.
Education
Phrasing by Fran Merante
I would like to share with you a phrasing concept. I was listening to some stuff that Vinnie Colaiuta did with Frank Zappa and there I was again – shaking my head and rolling my eyes. Well one day I became courageous and asked myself how he does it.
Swingin’ Transitions For Drummers by Keith Hall
All of us have either listened to or played in a young jazz group and that we are well aware of that awkward point in the music when the drum-fill transition approaches. Recently, I have begun writing specific transitions and fills for my drum students to use as a springboard for their own creativity.
Drum Kit Ergonimics and Practice Thoughts
Playing the drums is great fun and a cool way of exercising at the same time. One very important aspect to get right as soon as possible is ergonomics.
Featured Teacher: David Stanoch
This month Hudson Music’s TIP takes a look at David Stanoch, of the Twin Ciites of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Learning to Learn
When all is said and done, how proficient we are on our instrument is not determined by how long we practice, but by how efficient and productive our practice time is.