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News: Sabian Welcomes Joe Bergamini as New Education Consultant
Sabian recently announced that drummer/educator/author Joe Bergamini has joined the Sabian team as an education consultant. Bergamini’s main focus will be the design, implementation, and maintenance of a new program aimed at drum teachers called the Sabian Education Network. This…
News: Impression Launches Custom Cymbal Program
Impression Cymbals and its exclusive North American distributor, ZimMusicInc, have announced the launch of the new Custom Cymbal Program. The Custom Cymbal Program is accessed through the Impression Cymbals website at www.impressioncymbals.com, where you can begin building b20 cymbals to…
July 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Daru Jones
(Available in print June 2, 2015; digitally May 28, 2015) On the Cover Daru Jones “One of the most important things I’ve learned is how to play with my heart and soul. That, and being in tune with what the…
Thinking about attending music school? Check out 6 Things You Should Consider, a free ebook from Musicians Institute
A new free ebook, 6 Things You Should Consider, is now available for people who are interested in a career in music. If you dream of having a successful career in today’s competitive music industry, you’ll want to start at…
Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition U.S. Tour
Steve Smith and Vital Information, Photo by Andrew Lepley Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition are beginning a U.S. tour supporting the group’s Viewpoint album, which comes out next Tuesday, May 26. The band features, of course, Steve Smith…
News: Cymbal Planet Offers Handmade Cymbals Online
Cymbal Planet is designed to provide drummers with the unique experience of buying handmade cymbals online, and the site offers a best-price guarantee and free shipping on orders over $50. Cymbal Planet sells only handmade cymbals and all of them…
News: One Week to Go! Enter Now to Win DW’s “Not Tom Sawyer??? Contest
In honor of Rush’s 40th Anniversary Tour, which kicked off on May 8 in Tulsa, OK, DW has invited drummers and Rush fans alike to enter the “Not Tom Sawyer” video contest. Pay tribute to legendary drummer Neil Peart by…
Mike Portnoy and Winery Dogs Announce Special Discount for Modern Drummer Readers for Second Annual Dog Camp
Winery Dogs, featuring drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan, and singer/guitarist Richie Kotzen, are hosting the 2015 edition of Dog Camp this July 27 though 31 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York. Modern Drummer readers are…
News: Los Angeles College of Music Announces Intensive “Summer Xperience??? Workshops for Teens and College Students
Summer is a great time to develop musical skills, and the Los Angeles College of Music offers two week-long intensive summer music programs designed to give teens interested in music as a career a leg up on the competition. LACM’s…
The Aristocrats Culture Clash Live!
On their second live disc, guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller, and drummer Marco Minnemann up the virtuosic ante, taking material from a studio release to be chewed up and spit out on the live stage. It’s tough to decide…
Little Dreams Foundation Charity Brunch - May 17th
Music Technologist David Frangioni is set to perform during the Little Dreams Foundation brunch on May 17. Scheduled to attend is Phil Collins, among other celebrities and musical personalities. The performance is hosted by David Frangioni and the band What You Know,…
Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock
Thursday, June 18, 2015, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30. For information and tickets click here. A Battle Of The Bands To Benefit Little Kids Rock will happen at The Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, Times Square, New York, NY. Proceeds from this concert…
Carl Palmer and the “Art??? of Giving Continues
Carl Palmer with fans who purchased his art to aid Camp Good Days & Special Times (for children with cancer), the American Cancer Society. Carl Palmer, one of rock’s iconic figures, and a founding member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer…
News: World-Renowned Drummers Launch “180 Drums,??? an Online Drum Lesson Experience
A new online drum tutorial website, 180 Drums (www.180drums.com), is connecting aspiring drummers of all skill levels with many top professional drummers in the music industry. With more than 4,500 minutes of video lessons available now, and new instructors arriving…
