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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
News: World’s Fastest Drummer Contest Returns to NAMM
NAMM International announces the return of the World’s Fastest Drummer Contest. This event will be sponsored by Church’s Chicken and will take place during Summer NAMM at Music City Center in Nashville, TN, July 9–12. The contest, which consists of…
News: Rush 40th Anniversary Tour Offers Canadian Fans a Chance to Step Behind Drummer Neil Peart’s DW Drumkit
Canadian fans of iconic prog-rock band Rush will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pose for a picture behind drummer Neil Peart’s one-of-a-kind DW Collector’s Series hockey-themed drumset at select dates during the band’s R40 Live Anniversary tour. Highly recognized by…
News: Internationally Recognized Drummer/Educator Vince Ector to be Honored at Arts For Kids “Not Just Jazz and BBQ Fundraiser???
Arts For Kids, Inc. is planning an afternoon of music, dance, visual art, and barbecue to celebrate Arts For Kids and to honor executive director Vincent Ector for fifteen years of service and dedication to providing meaningful arts opportunities to…
Win a SensiTone Beaded Brass Snare Drum from Darkest Hour's Travis Orbin and Pearl! (Updated)
Darkest Hour - Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2014 Travis Orbin is currently on tour with Darkest Hour, marking the band’s twentieth anniversary by performing the Undoing Ruin album in its entirety. To celebrate this milestone, Pearl, Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Remo…
News: Michael Berg Elected as President of Humes & Berg
Humes & Berg’s board of directors has unanimously elected Michael Berg as the company’s president, effective May 15, 2015. Mike has been with the company in a fulltime capacity for twenty-four years and started working part time at the age…
News: Musicians Invited to Experience Summer NAMM’s “Music Industry Day??? on July 11
NAMM is opening its doors to musicians, songwriters, and MI professionals during Music Industry Day on Saturday, July 11, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Nashville’s Music City Center. Music Industry Day offers a once-a-year opportunity to demo new…
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…
Event: Billy “Thunder??? Mason and Friends to Present Drum Clinic at Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, July 9
The Billy “Thunder” Mason and Friends drum clinic is an event designed for die-hard drummers and musicians as well as curious people who are wondering what a drum clinic is all about. The clinic starts at 6:30 pm on July…
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…
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…
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: 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…
