Each month, we take a closer look at one of the teachers involved in our Teacher Integration Program. This month we take a look at Canada’s Tim Connolly.
Drum Article
Playing in Time: Transitions by Jayson Brinkworth
Our goal when playing music should be to play with emotion, feel and passion, but we also can’t lose sight of the consistent space between each of our notes. This is where our years of practice with the metronome come into play.
Chart Interpretation for the Young Jazz Band Drummer, by Michael Sekelsky
The word interpretation takes on many meanings when used in the same sentence with jazz band drummer or big band chart. For musicians, interpretation refers to the musical decisions the artist makes in order to express the written music.
Teacher Spotlight: Andy Luescher
Each month we spotlight a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program. This month we look at Switzerland’s Andy Luescher.
Product Spotlight – Wicked Beats DVD by Gil Sharone
The new DVD by Gil Sharone, Wicked Beats, is an in-depth look at the development of Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae drumming. As Gil points out in his intro segment, these styles are seemingly simple on the surface, but many technically advanced drummers have a difficult time playing these beats convincingly.
The Art of the Substitute Teacher
There is one teaching situation that still puts me on edge – substituting for another teacher. It presents its own set of unique challenges and opportunities that are worth taking a deeper look at.