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Toca Percussion Offering Dual-Tone Snare Conga Cajon

Toca Percussion’s new versatile, portable Snare Conga Cajon wraps two distinct sounds into one easy-to-play and portable instrument. The fiberglass bowl is topped with a thin layer of tone wood that’s divided into two chambers. The larger chamber produces a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 4, 2014

Premier Launches British-Made Modern Classic Drumset

British drum company Premier has released a selection of three-piece Modern Classic drumset that look retro, produce clean tones, and have a modern build quality. The origins of the Modern Classic date back to 2001, when it was launched as…

Modern Drummer
Jun 3, 2014

Mapex Teams Up With Bandhappy For The Vans 2014 Warped Tour

Mapex Armory Drums and Falcon hardware will be the drum and hardware of choice for all Bandhappy lessons for the 43 city tour. Bandhappy is the biggest and easiest on-line teaching community connecting anyone wanting to take lesson with their…

Modern Drummer
Jun 3, 2014

Three of the World’s Top Drummers to Perform at the Salem YMCA

The Salem, Massachusetts YMCA will host a one-of-a-kind performance and student clinic with three top professional drummers: Dave DiCenso (Josh Groban), Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean), and James Murphy (Blue Man Group). The Drums for Funds concert will take place on…

Modern Drummer
Jun 2, 2014

Multi-Platinum Producer Amadeus Jam Session, Q&A, and Modern Drummer Magazine Signing

Join multi-platinum producer Antwan Amadeus Thompson and his Platinum Boy Music imprint as they celebrate his recent feature in Modern Drummer with a live jam session, media Q&A, and magazine signing. The event will take place at the Gibson Brand…

Modern Drummer
Jun 2, 2014
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Sabian Releases 13-Inch Jojo Mayer Hoop Crasher

Originally introduced in 2012 as a 14" model, Sabian is now offering a 13" Hoop Crasher. Designed by Jojo Mayer, the Hoop Crasher dual-ring effects device is manufactured from a set of premium B20 bronze hi-hats. The top flotation ring…

Modern Drummer
Jun 2, 2014

Drumerica Contest Adds Additional Sponsors And Celebrity Judges

Drumerica Adds Musician’s Friend, School Of Rock and PAS As Sponsors; Announces Celebrity Judges Roster, featuring Smith, Igoe, Aronoff, Campbell, Luzier, Ilejay, Ford-Welton, Potgieter And Many More.   Drumerica is proud to announce that leading online music retailer Musician’s Friend,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2014

Enter to Win This Incredible Prize Package From Gretsch, Gibraltar, LP, KAT, and Sabian

All-new Gretsch Marquee 5-Piece Kit Plus a 6.5x14 Aluminum Snare Drum With Wood Hoops The kit features 7-ply maple shells with 30-degree bearing edges and includes an 18x22 bass drum, 7x8, 7x10, and 8x12 mounted toms, and a 14x16 floor…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2014

2014 Croatia International Drum Camp

The eighth annual Croatia International Drum Camp will be held August 30 through September 7 at the Jeunesses Musicales International World Meeting Centre in the 14th century Venetian village of Groznjan, Croatia. The picturesque setting of this ancient Mediterranean hilltop…

Modern Drummer
May 29, 2014

Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass, and Bruce Becker Announce “Triple Threat??? LA Drum Camp

World-renowned drummers, educators, authors, and instructional DVD creators Mark Schulman (Pink/Foreigner), Daniel Glass (Brian Setzer/Bette Midler) and Bruce Becker (Mike Stern/Ron Carter) will a drum camp this July 18–20 at the Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles, located at 6360 Canoga Ave.,…

Modern Drummer
May 29, 2014

Premier Appoints Steve White to Head of Education

Premier is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve White as its new head of education. In addition to this primary role, Steve will be joining Premier’s product development team, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the company.…

Modern Drummer
May 29, 2014

July 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Omar Hakim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZQcBSKDOI&feature=youtu.be (Available digitally May 27, 2014; on newsstands June 3, 2014) On the Cover Omar Hakim The past couple years have seen him take the superstar EDM duo Daft Punk to (old) school and also put out his most fully realized solo…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2014
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Musicians Institute’s to Host World-Renowned Musicians for Special Clinics

Musicians Institute (MI), the College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, CA, has announced its first round of instructors for Summer Shot 2014, the two-week music camp coming to MI’s campus beginning on June 23. In addition to the Hollywood music…

Modern Drummer
May 28, 2014

John Favicchia and Karl Sloman “The Code Breakers??? Drum Clinic

Riverside Guitar Shop and Pole Cat Percussion Systems present: John Favicchia and Karl Sloman, "The Code Breakers", drum clinic on Saturday, June 7th, from 1 pm - 4 pm. Don’t miss out, go to www.polecatps.com and register for the drum clinic…

Modern Drummer
May 22, 2014
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