PAS Playlist: Taylor Hawkins
Hello everyone! Back in March, the world experienced the devastating loss of Taylor Hawkins. The Percussive Arts Society asked me to curate a playlist to commemorate his legacy not only to music, but the drumming community. I’m happy to announce that the playlist just went live on the PAS Rhythm!Scene blog. This playlist not only...
Linear Sixteenths Drum Lesson In Percussive Arts Society Rhythm! Scene blog
Hello Everyone! Percussive Arts Society’s Rhythm! Scene is a monthly blog that provides material, lessons, and drum related updates. The month of April features a lesson I wrote for their groove of the month, which focuses on playing a linear 16th note drum groove. The lesson includes both written notation and a video lesson –...
Mamma Mia at the Media Theatre
Hi Everyone! I hope your holiday season has been spent with loved ones, and continues to be restful. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be playing drums for The Media Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia. This is a full circle moment for me, as this is the show I was offered the National Broadway Tour...
Zildjian Concept Shop Classic Orchestral Ride, Fat Hats, and Mega Doom Ride Demo and Reviews
Hello Everyone! Have you heard about Zildjian’s Concept Shop? It’s like Willy Wonka’s factory where they experiment with new sounds to see what they can come up with. Recently, Zildjian released 3 new options – the 24″ Classic Orchestral Ride, the Fat Hats in both 14″ and 15″, and the 22″ Mega Doom Ride! I...