Modern Drummer
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.
Richard Bravo — Arranger/Performer
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Richard Bravo, and I’d to let you know about the latest projects I have been blessed to work on. I was born in Venezuela, and after spending my early years in Orlando, Florida,…
Tony “Thunder??? Smith: Lou Reed’s Sensitive Powerhouse
(March 2011 Issue) by Rich Mangicaro Tony “Thunder” Smith is one happy guy. Ever since I first met him over twenty years ago, I’ve found that joy and excitement just emanate from him when he’s talking about music. He couldn’t…
Chris Pennie: Get Good: Studio Sounds
The March 2011 issue’s “Get Good: Studio Sounds” feature concerns itself with helping you get the drum sounds that you have in your head onto the final recording. Among the experts we spoke to were Steven Nistor, who’s recorded with…
Double Bass Substitute, Part 1: 16th Notes
March 2010 Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic Double Bass Substitute Part 1: 16th Notes by Mike Johnston Watch Mike Johnston demonstrate exercises from part 1 of his Double Bass Substitute article.
Listen To Sound Files of Joyful Noise Elite Series Snares
This sound sample is from the Esprit Elite snare drum. See the review on page 25 of the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer.
Jason Ganberg of Purple Melon
Hey, MD readers! I’m Jason Ganberg of the British rock band Purple Melon. Just dropping you guys a few lines about what I’ve been up to out in L.A. and how everything has developed for me since I started drumming…
Brandon Mullen of The New Stylistics
Hi, everyone! My name is Brandon “D’Erick Anthony” Mullen, and I was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in May of 1985. God has blessed me with this gift of music since the age of four. Allow me to tell you…
John Keane — Session Drummer
Hey, Modern Drummers! For those of you who aren’t familiar with my playing, I was a session drummer on a number of records back in the late ’80s and early ’90s (Richard Marx, Indigo Girls, Stephen Bishop, Kenny G, Cher).…
Paul Wertico: Prolific And Profound With Metheny And Beyond
(From the June 2010 issue of Modern Drummer magazine) Paul Wertico first grabbed the world’s attention as a member of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny’s group, with whom he recorded ten CDs and won seven Grammys between 1983 and 2001. Other…
Adventures Of Power’s Ari Gold
Go ahead, say it: “My name is ___ ____, and I am an air-drummer!” You know it’s true. Even Neil Peart pounded magazines on his bed long before he ever had a drumset. As for me, my name is Ari…
Ty Dennis of The Doors
It is my privilege to be invited to contribute here at moderndrummer.com, as I’ve looked forward to each new issue of the magazine for over twenty years! A little update: This past summer was pretty cool. May through August found…
Keep It Simple Loop Creator Brian Doherty
It doesn’t happen often, but recently I had a revelation. Before I reveal it, let me tell you that normally I’d be the last guy to talk about drum loops. Always preferring the “real deal,” I’ve never owned a drum…
Matthew Blakout of Verden Allen’s Soft Ground
I love drums! I have rooms full of them! I only really feel complete when I’m doing something with them! I’m sure you’re all nodding in empathy. This year has been an incredible, twisting journey in my drumming career, which…
Frank Jargiello of Ekotren
Hey, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Frank Jargiello, and I’m the drummer of Ekotren. This new year is going to be crazy for us. We have so much to look forward to, including coming out with a new full-length…
