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FUTURE JAZZ – JAPAN STYLE
In Summer of 2019, 3 young Japanese musicians and I recorded some future Jazz tracks. Little did we know what the future would hold.
LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS ON THE BANDSTAND
DRUMMING GIGS. LISTEN TO GET MORE
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.
LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS ON THE BANDSTAND
MUSIC DYNAMICS FOR DRUMMERS
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.
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THE BEST DRUM BRUSHES
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.
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THE COMPACT PEARL DRUMSET
The Pearl Midtown drumset is compact and lightweight without sacrificing the sound. The price is right too! Check out my review.
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THE 25% RULE TO GET DRUM GIGS
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 Read more…
LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS ON THE BANDSTAND
HOW TO PLAY DRUMS. REALLY.
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.
LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS ON THE BANDSTAND
YOUR FIRST JAZZ DRUMMING GIG
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!
LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS MUSIC BUSINESS FOR DRUMMERS ON THE BANDSTAND
6 TIPS FOR GREAT DRUM GIGS
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!
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Von Baron Santa Band Show!
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.