ON THE BANDSTAND Category - VON BARON MUSIC

FUTURE JAZZ – JAPAN STYLE

August 31, 2021March 30, 2021 by VON BARON

In Summer of 2019, 3 young Japanese musicians and I recorded some future Jazz tracks. Little did we know what the future would hold.

DRUMMING GIGS. LISTEN TO GET MORE

August 31, 2021March 27, 2021 by VON BARON

Want more drumming gigs? I’ll tell you the one thing that will get you more drumming work than anything else. It will probably surprise you.

MUSIC DYNAMICS FOR DRUMMERS

August 31, 2021March 26, 2021 by VON BARON

Adjusting to music dynamics is a very important skill for being a successful drummer. Learn what it is, how to develop it and when to use it.

THE BEST DRUM BRUSHES

August 31, 2021March 26, 2021 by VON BARON

Playing drum brushes will improve your playing and get you more gigs. In this post, I’ll highlight the best drum brushes on the market today.

THE COMPACT PEARL DRUMSET

August 31, 2021March 26, 2021 by VON BARON

The Pearl Midtown drumset is compact and lightweight without sacrificing the sound. The price is right too! Check out my review.

THE 25% RULE TO GET DRUM GIGS

August 31, 2021March 26, 2021 by VON BARON

I have a 25% rule that helps get me lots of drum gigs. When I’m performing, I try to play only 25% of the drumming ideas that come into my mind. When I was young, I would literally play 100% of my ideas when performing with others. That was some pretty crazy drumming! If I … Read more

HOW TO PLAY DRUMS. REALLY.

August 31, 2021March 26, 2021 by VON BARON

There are many resources online now about how to play drums but drumming is really about one thing, groove. Learn how to get great groove.

YOUR FIRST JAZZ DRUMMING GIG

September 7, 2021March 26, 2021 by VON BARON

For your first Jazz drumming gig, there are a couple of important things that you might want to be prepared for. Learn them to get gigging!

6 TIPS FOR GREAT DRUM GIGS

August 31, 2021March 26, 2021 by VON BARON

Here I share 6 tips to help you perform your best at all of your drum gigs. These tips can help you get more playing opportunities too!

Von Baron Santa Band Show!

March 27, 2021December 17, 2018 by VON BARON

Last night was another wonderful Von Baron Band show at Cafe Make in Osaka! I am so grateful for my amazing musicians, enthusiastic audience and supportive live house! The music was powerful, energetic and fun! Everyone who came, sang, danced and had a great time.

I surprised everyone at the second set by wearing my Santa costume and sang “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”.

We even got my friend Masako Moriura to come and sing! She always sounds wonderful! Another fan and friend Yukari Fujimura came up to help me teach the dance to my new song “I Love Japan.”

It was such a special night and I’m really happy everyone had a great time! I am grateful and always feel so lucky to perform in Japan! I love Japan!

Hope to see you at our next show on Saturday 3/2 19:30 at Cafe Make!