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Article by Robin Tolleson | Photo by Attis Clopton
Oct 30, 2018

Keith Moon: An Examination

“In an egotistical way I always prefer my demos to what the Who does.” —Pete Townshend Rolling Stone interview with Jonathan Cott, May 14, 1970

By John Colpitts
Oct 30, 2018

Adam Nussbaum — New York Dues

Adam Nussbaum is a part of a vanishing breed of young jazz drummers: those of the bootstrap method.

by Josef Woodard
Oct 26, 2018

Joe English — Conviction

Joe English agreed to this interview in 1980. Then he disappeared.

by Scott K. Fish
Oct 26, 2018

Doane Perry — Global Rocker

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by Jeff Potter
Oct 26, 2018
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Working With Click Tracks And Drum Machines

In clinics, I'm repeatedly asked about working with click tracks and drum machines, perhaps because I work so much with them...

by Larrie Londin
Oct 26, 2018

Drumming And Burnout

A number of years ago, I had a student who was determined to become the world's greatest drummer.

by Roy Burns
Oct 26, 2018

Jimmy Nicol

What thoughts could you generate if you were asked to step in and play for the most famous pop/rock group of all time?

by Austin Teutsch
Oct 26, 2018

Andy White

The group that was soon to revolutionize the music world was yet to make its first recording. This event occurred on September 11 of that same year.

by Susan Hannum
Oct 26, 2018

The Modern Drummer Guide to Reading Rhythms - Part 1

Part 1: Fundamental Elements of Music Notation

by Miguel Monroy
Oct 30, 2018

On Relaxation - An In-Depth Study to Develop Consistency

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by Josh Jones
Oct 30, 2018

Roy Haynes’ Phrasing

Modern Interpretations and Variations

by Mike Alfieri
Oct 30, 2018
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Samba Rhythms - Part 1: The Importance of the Tamborim

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by Kiko Freitas
Oct 30, 2018

Polyrhythmic Rudiment Applications

Using Standard Stickings to Tackle Odd Groupings

by Aaron Edgar
Oct 30, 2018
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