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Live Webcast This Sunday October 2, Featuring Dom Famularo and Mike Sorrentino
September 28, 2011On Sunday, October 2nd, at 2:00pm (New York time) Hudson Music invites you to be a part of our first ever TIP webcast featuring Dom Famularo and TIP Director Mike Sorrentino.
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Kickport Promotion Exclusively for TIP members
September 15, 2011Kickport and Hudson will be running a few promotions in the upcoming weeks, and the first one is being offered exclusively to TIP members and their students. For a limited time, all TIP members and their students will receive a free D-Pad impact pad with the purchase of a Kickport Bass Drum Sound Enhancer.
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Live Webcast October 2 featuring Dom Famularo and Mike Sorrentino
September 12, 2011On Sunday, October 2nd, at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time, Hudson Music invites you to be a part of our first ever TIP webcast featuring Dom Famularo and TIP Director Mike Sorrentino.
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Teacher Spotlight: Adam Hay
August 17, 2011Each month we take a closer look at one of our Teacher Integration Program members. This month we look at Toronto, Canada’s Adam Hay.
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Selling to Students by Mike Sorrentino
July 20, 2011In this article we explore the pros and cons of selling to your students.
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Teacher Spotlight – Fran Merante
July 18, 2011Each month we take a closer look at one of our Teacher Integration Program members. This month we feature a regular contributor to our newsletter – Fran Merante from USA.
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New Teacher Integration Program Facebook Page
June 14, 2011Hudson Music’s Teacher Integration Program now has its own Facebook page. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hudson-Music-TIP and “like” us.
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Teacher Spotlight: Jayson Brinkworth
May 11, 2011Each month we feature one of our Teacher Integration Program members. This month we take a look at Canada’s Jayson Brinkworth.
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Thinking Outside the Books, by Jayson Brinkworth
May 10, 2011When we start playing music at any age, we are typically introduced to learning from a book or books, just as in school. But after we have worked out of several books and have learned many lessons, there comes a time when we need to close the books and just PLAY music.
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Product Spotlight: Ultimate Drum Lessons Series
April 12, 2011In late 2010, Hudson Music launched our new “Ultimate Drum Lessons” compilation series. Pulling from our vast catalog of video footage, we have assembled topic-specific programs. Rather than focus on a single player or tackle a wide scope of subjects, each of these titles addresses a particular skill or genre of drumming.
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Teacher Spotlight: Louis Sellers
April 11, 2011Each month we take a look at a member of our Teacher Integration Program. This month we spotlight the UK’s Louis Sellers.
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Teacher Spotlight: Tim Connolly
March 18, 2011Each 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.
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Product Spotlight:The Evolution of Jazz Drumming, by Danny Gottlieb
March 18, 2011or many drummers born after 1970, the very mention of “jazz” can fill them with fear and apprehension. Danny Gottlieb’s new book, The Evolution of Jazz Drumming, takes a 31 week step by step approach to solving this problem.
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Drummers Collective New York Unveils New Facility
March 17, 2011After 26 years of residency at 541 Avenue of the Americas, The Collective School of Music, originally known as Drummers Collective, has made the biggest change in 34 years by relocating to a new, modern facility
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An Interview With Danny Gottlieb about “The Evolution of Jazz Drumming”
March 2, 2011Hudson Music’s own Rob Wallis posed a few questions to Danny Gottlieb, author of The Evolution of Jazz Drumming. The idea for this book was to take a compilation of Hudson’s previously released videos, and package them in study form.
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Teacher Spotlight: Peter Gregory
February 8, 2011Each month we feature a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program. This month we spotlight Peter Gregory from Colorado.
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Playing in Time: Transitions by Jayson Brinkworth
February 7, 2011Our 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.
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Chart Interpretation for the Young Jazz Band Drummer, by Michael Sekelsky
January 13, 2011The 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.
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Teacher Spotlight: Andy Luescher
January 12, 2011Each month we spotlight a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program. This month we look at Switzerland’s Andy Luescher.
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Product Spotlight – Wicked Beats DVD by Gil Sharone
January 12, 2011The 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.
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The Art of the Substitute Teacher
December 15, 2010There 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.
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TIP adds Michael Sekelsky to Advisory Board
December 8, 2010Hudson Music is proud to announce the addition of Michael Sekelsky to the Teacher Integration Program Advisory Board. He is currently Drum Set Committee, chair for the Percussive Arts Society, on the Hudson Music TIP Advisory Board, and an educational endorser for Sabian Cymbals and Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets.
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A Review of Baby Steps to Giant Steps, by Jeff Johnson
November 17, 2010I was asked to review Baby Steps to Giant Steps by Peter Retzlaff and Jim Rupp and offer my opinions on how it may fit in a university setting. I will attempt to give an unbiased opinion as well as offer suggestions as to other educational applications of the book
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The Teaching Chain by Rob Hirons
November 16, 2010I’ve been thinking about the whole process of teaching and the passing of knowledge and skills to others. This got me thinking about the subject of teaching, and specifically the imagined teaching “chain” that can exist in our minds.
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Counting Out Loud by Fran Merante
November 11, 2010Our single most important role as drummers is to keep great time. Therefore, it is imperative that what we play as a groove or fill falls correctly against the time being stated. Counting out loud when we practice is one of the greatest tools we have to develop our abilities in this area.
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Mike Sorrentino/John Favicchia Clinic Tour recap
October 22, 2010I just recently completed a short clinic tour in Europe with my friend John Favicchia. I’ve decided to include a few highlights here, with some insights into how you might be able to put together your own tour.
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Hudson and TIP artists at PASIC 2010
October 15, 2010Here are the Hudson Music artists and/or TIP members performing or speaking at PASIC 2010
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Teacher Spotlight: Claude Hoffmann
October 14, 2010Each month, Hudson Music features a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program (TIP). This month, we focus on Claude Hoffmann from Brussels and Luxembourg
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Review of Keith Carlock’s “The Big Picture” DVD by Skip Hadden
October 13, 2010I thought I would share some of my thoughts with you on the Keith Carlock DVD “The Big Picture” and how I use it in my labs.
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Setting Your Teaching Fee
September 13, 2010Unless you are in the enviable position of being independently wealthy (good for you!) you probably are looking to make a portion of your income from teaching. Let’s take a look at some ideas regarding how to structure your business so you can make the most of your time.
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Teacher Spotlight: Dario Esposito
September 7, 2010Each month, Hudson Music features a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program (TIP). This month, we focus on Dario Esposito from Rome, Italy.
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Berklee Online Courses by Skip Hadden
August 31, 2010I wanted to let you know of an option that I came across which might be of interest to you and perhaps your students as well. I thought I would apply my same interest in the Hudson Music downloads to check out the Berklee Music online offerings.
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Artist or Craftsman? by Mike Sorrentino
August 18, 2010Artist or Craftsman? That’s kind of a strange question, but it’s one I’ve been thinking about for almost a year.
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Teacher Spotlight:Rob Hirons
August 10, 2010Each month Hudson Music features a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program. This month we take a look at France’s Rob Hirons.
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Exploring the Learning Process by Adam Hay
August 3, 2010With drumming, the quickest way to learn something is to actually slow things down. Never try to learn something at the tempo you ultimately want to be able to play it at!
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Teacher Spotlight: Jim Farey
July 14, 2010Each month, Hudson Music features a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program (TIP). This month, we focus on Jim Farey from Nottingham, England.
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Teacher Spotlight – Chris Lesso
April 15, 2010Each month, Hudson Music features a different teacher from our Teacher Integration Program (TIP). This month, we focus on Chris Lesso, from Toronto, Canada.
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TIP Day at Drummers Collective Recap
April 14, 2010The first ever Hudson Music TIP day at Drummers Collective was a tremendous success. The event was more than sold out, and unfortunately we had to turn away several people in the days leading up to the event. What looked like a good idea on paper turned into an even better day in reality…
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The Power of the Tambourine
April 13, 2010The tambourine can be heard in music ranging from pop, rock, gospel and R&B to jazz, Latin, country and world music. The sound, texture and power that this seemingly simple instrument can bring to the music are one of a kind.
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Hudson Music and Drummers Collective Drumset Teachers Event April 11th 2010
April 7, 2010On 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. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. and running until approximately 5:00 p.m., this is a rare opportunity to learn from and interact with many of the leading teachers and players of today. Attendance is very limited, and only two spots remain.
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Teacher Spotlight – Alain Rieder
March 23, 2010Each month Hudson Music spotlights as educator from our Teacher Integration Program. This month we feature Switzerland’s Alain Rieder. I’m located in Geneva, Switzerland, and I teach both at my own studio and at International School Geneva. I teach about 20 students a week, one on one, and they range from beginner to advanced, children to adults. One fourth are girls or women at the moment
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TIP Newsletter March 2010
March 15, 2010The March edition of the Hudson Music Teacher Integration Program Education Newsletter has just been mailed. Check it out here, along with links to the articles.
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Teacher Spotlight: Daniel Oliveira
March 15, 2010Each month, Hudson Music spotlights an educator from our Teacher Integration Program. This month, we take a look at Daniel Oliveira, from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Hudson Music & Drummers Collective Teacher Event
March 3, 2010On 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!
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Getting Motor-vated Part 1 -Rhythmic Ideas for Teaching
March 2, 2010The 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.
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TIP Newsletter February 2010
February 13, 2010I’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
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Hudson Music featured in Drum Business
January 29, 2010Hudson was recently featured in Drum Business Magazine – “When Drummers Collective proprietors Paul Siegel and Rob Wallis began videotaping master classes with high profile drummers at their New York City music school in 1982, they had no idea that this would establish them as the preeminent drum-video gurus of the industry.”
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Shadows Fall Contest Launches
September 1, 2009Hudson Music and Yeah Management team up to present the Shadows Fall “Countdown to Retribution” Contest! Win prizes from 24 sponsors including Hudson, Ibanez, Tama and more!
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Aaron Spears Shoot – Wrap!
May 29, 2009Shooting just wrapped on the production for the upcoming Aaron Spears DVD. A great couple days in the studio with Aaron, special guest Jojo Mayer, and the whole Hudson crew.
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