Modern Drummer Magazine Journey “Lovin’ You Is Easy,” Evolution Smith’s funky groove playing and creative beat design join forces on the song “Lovin’ YouIs Easy”. He plays a broken pattern on the ride bell that matches up with Neal Schon’s rhythmguitar part and answers with tom hits at the end of the bar. The hi-hat … Continue reading Play Like a Legend: Celebrating Steve Smith’s Birthday with a Special Journey Transcription →

Modern Drummer Magazine Taking place at DW’s headquarters in Oxnard, California, and open to the public, this special event will feature one-day-only factory pricing, facility and showroom tours, artist clinics, special events and giveaways WHO: Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, partnering with Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers of … Continue reading Guitar Center Partners with Drum Workshop for “DW Factory Day” on Saturday, August 24 →

Modern Drummer Magazine Drummer Bruno Esrubilsky of Mitski, sat down with Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni and Danny “Ziggy” Laverde to discuss his influences, the tour, his approach to performing Mitski’s music, and more. Check out Bruno’s Tour Kit: Like what you see? Please subscribe to this channel! Modern Drummer is the world’s #1 publication on … Continue reading Bruno Esrubilsky | Modern Drummer Podcast #13 →

Modern Drummer Magazine — “Preventing Hearing Injury from Loud Music: Strategies and Tools” will take place Thursday, August 22, 2024, at noon EDT; the session is open to the public (registration is required) — The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) is hosting an upcoming online lecture from Dr. Michael Santucci, AuD, doctor of audiology and … Continue reading Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) to host online presentation by Sensaphonics president Dr. Michael Santucci, AuD, on August 22 →

Modern Drummer Magazine Vintage Tape Echo Effects—Modernized and Redefined  Multi-head tape delays defined the sound of spacey echoes. SuperTap does everything the vintage hardware did, but its 6 independent stereo delay lines deliver far more flexibility.  SuperTap’s modulation, feedback delay, and filtering enhance echoes even more. From evocative solos, to playful polyrhythms, to thick slapback … Continue reading A limited time special gift from Waves Audio: Waves SuperTap  →

Modern Drummer Magazine The Eight Points Once you accept the 8/8 flow as a useful concept, the next logical conclusion is that there are eight points in the bar that you can resolve to: the four up beats and the four down beats. For some reason, the way music has been taught in this country, … Continue reading Free Lesson: Bob Moses Drum Wisdom – Mastering the Eight Points →

Drummer’s Review Kyra Curenton, a Nashville-based drummer with a captivating blend of energy, technique, and positivity is geared up to shine as the most recent addition to the Mapex Drums artist roster. Kyra’s ability to adapt and excel in diverse musical environments has cemented her reputation as a highly versatile and exceptionally skilled musician. When … Continue reading Kyra Curenton Brings Her Dynamic Drumming Talent to Mapex Drums →