This needs special attention: a great podcast by Nick Ruffini on Drummer’s Resource. Here’s his conversation with Josh Freese, one of my drum heroes. Check it out! http://www.drummersresource.com/josh-freese-interview
One month ago I released as composer and producer my album Various Music Collection Vol. 1, a collection of 16 instrumental royalty-free tracks suitable for a wide range of applications such as video games, video productions, trailers, podcasts, teasers, and other media. All the tracks included are original compositions, except for my interpretation of two … More Various Music Collection Vol. 1
A non-profit organization called Makers4Good contacted me and asked me to review their new product, Backbeater launched with a Kickstarter campaign on August 14. As described by Makers4Good: “Backbeater is the world’s most advanced metronome for drummers. With the Backbeater Sensor, it knows the tempo you’re playing. Backbeater allows drummers to monitor their tempo: either freestyle or … More Backbeater – Product Review
Matt Garstka is one of the most representative drummers of this decade, his work with the metal band Animals as Leaders is phenomenal, showing his great technical abilities and his huge sense of timing. From the performance “Madness of Matt Lesson Series” here’s the transcription of the introductory drum fill and groove for “Inner Assassins”, … More Matt Garstka – Inner Assassins (Intro Drum Fill & Groove Transcription)
Until now, I have shared drum transcriptions, exercises, and updates about my publications. Today, I’m offering something different for music production. These royalty-free drum loops, which I recorded, edited, and produced myself, are suitable for various musical styles, from electronic to pop and hip-hop. The collection includes 40 free drum beats in WAV format at … More Drum Loops | 40 Drum Beats
My new book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions is now available in paperback format. Over the last two years, I transcribed some of the best of Jeff Porcaro’s recordings. Now these drum transcriptions have been collected and re-edited in one book, including a biography and an unreleased drum sheet music for “Lowdown” by Boz … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions (Paperback) – Available Now!
With this technical post, I wanna show you the tools that help me to transcribe drum parts and transcriptions. Let me show you my basic steps: 1) First, I import the original audio track on my DAW, Steinberg Cubase in my case. 2) Then I listen to the audio and use some EQ plugins, FabFilter Pro-Q2, … More How I Transcribe
I’m glad and proud to introduce my first book Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions, my dedication to one of my favorite drummers. The book (47 pages) includes 8 transcriptions of some of Jeff Porcaro’s most memorable performances, playing with artists such as Toto, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, and Michael McDonald (some of the transcriptions … More Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions – Available Now!
With his ethereal soundscapes, haunting melodies, and a penchant for dark, introspective atmospheres, Burial has become a pioneer of a subgenre known as “future garage.” His music is an evocative blend of elements from dubstep, garage, ambient, and jungle, resulting in a unique sonic landscape that is both deeply melancholic and undeniably captivating. Burial’s musical … More Burial – Drum Beats Transcription
This article originally ran on April 26, 2013, on Modern Drummer. What makes a great drum book? There’s no single answer, as different books have been written to address a wide variety of styles and techniques. But judging by a recent poll in which Modern Drummer readers were asked to name their favorite volumes, a … More 25 Timeless Drum Books
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