Clinics and Events
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WhackBamThudd Presents Reel Rhythm Percussion Event
The 2016 WhackBamThudd drumset/Latin Reel Rhythm percussion event will take place at the Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon, Sask Canada on Saturday, June 4. Hosted by Yamaha drum artists Brad King and Mark Kelso, this event elevates the year-end recital concept…
DrumsForCures Presents Tenth Anniversary DrumStrong Event
For ten years DrumsForCures has provided survivorship fortification, access to solid health resources, sparked wonderful memories, and facilitated the sharing of heart through engaging interactive DrumStrong rhythm events. On May 21 at Misty Meadows Farm, 455 Providence Rd S, Weddington,…
Sabian Education Network Hosts Los Angeles Event at Musicians Institute
On April 12, 2016, the Sabian Education Network hosted a panel discussion event for drum teachers at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Led by SEN director Joe Bergamini, the panel featured Dave Black, Jeff Bowders, Fred Dinkins, and Pete Gamber…
Rhythm, Sound, and Magic Spring Camp
Join two old friends and masters of percussion Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin and Wood, John Scofield, Iggy Pop, Bob Moses) and Cyro Baptista (Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, John Zorn, Yo Yo Ma, Trey Anastasio), plus special guests John Medeski and…
News: Jim Chambers’ Music Box Presents Sam Ash Drum Bash V.9.0 in Tampa
Following up on Drum Bash V.8.0, held in October of 2015, local music educator and owner of Jim Chambers’ Music Box, Jim Chambers, will once again team with Sam Ash Music to present Drum Bash V.9.0 on Saturday, April 30…
Thomas Lang Presents Fifth Annual Big Drum Bonanza
Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (stOrk/Paul Gilbert) has announced that Big Drum Bonanza 2016 (BDB2016) will take place June 28 to July 2 at the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks, California. Drummers of all ages, levels, and styles are invited to…
Billy Cobham Live Master Class Webcast
One of the world’s all-time greatest drummers will offer a live master class webcast devoted to the “Art of the Rhythm Section” on April 30, 2016 at 2 pm ET. Questions may be asked real-time via the live chat. Advanced…
News: Dave Weckl, Sonny Emory, Harvey Mason, and Will Kennedy to Judge Online Competition
Simon Phillips, Sonny Emory, Dave Weckl, Will Kennedy, Chris Coleman, and Harvey Mason are among the judges in an online competition hosted by Grammy-winning guitarist/producer Lee Ritenour. The fifth biennial Six String Theory Competition is accepting applications accepted for guitar,…
Tama Presents Peter Erskine Clinics and Star Snare Drum Giveaway
Peter Erskine’s collaborations include a who’s who of American music. Even as his rigorous recording and touring schedule continues unabated, Erskine dedicates time to share his knowledge and encourage younger players. Tama invites drummers to experience a rare chance to…
Women in Percussion Theme Rocks the Big Apple at NYU/KoSA/Hit Like a Girl Event
The NYU Steinhardt Percussion Studies Program (Jonathan Haas, director) hosted its first-ever collaboration with KoSA (Aldo Mazza, director) and Hit Like a Girl (David Levine, director) on February 13. This year’s event, Celebrating Women in Percussion, included a variety of…
21 Drums Returns August 2016 in Dublin
Tickets are now available for 21 Drums: Total Immersion in Drums with Mike Johnston, Robert “Sput” Searight, and Mark Guiliana. The all-inclusive camp takes place August 9 to 14 at Grouse Lodge. Beginning at 10 am, each day will focus…
News: Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Host Red Hot Benefit
Comedy icon Will Ferrell and rock superstar Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers are throwing a party—a quinceanera party to be exact. The Red Hot Benefit Comedy plus Music Show and Quinceanera, hosted by Ferrell with his Funny Or…
News: Study With World-Class Players at Rhythm Retreat Spring 2016
Rhythm Retreat 2016 takes place April 3-8 and April 17-22 in Skaneatles, NY, and is presented by legends and new voices at the forefront of modern drumming. The first session features master clinicians Jeff “Tain” Watts, Jerry Marotta, and Adam…
News: UK Drummer Steve White and Yamaha Music London Support “Learn To Play Day???
Billed as “bigger and better” than ever before, “Learn to Play Day” is a national event for adults and children organized by the Music for All charity to inspire new, or lapsed, musicians of all ages to take up or…
