Nick Costa
Nick Costa | Professional drummer and educator providing instruction, session, and performance. Online drum lessons, and music Nick has performed on.
Hi Everyone! Percussive Arts Society asked for another groove of the month lesson for their Rhythm! Scene blog, and I’m happy to announce it went live for the month of February! This GoTM is the Half-Time Shuffle, something used in various genre’s and a groove that every drummer should learn. Made famous by Bernard Purdie,...
In this Ludwig Universal Black Brass snare demo and review, hear how @LudwigDrumsHQ created the first affordable option that sounds like a black beauty. If you’re a fellow educator or someone looking for a versatile workhorse, this is the drum! Versatile with the looks to back it up while not breaking the bank, the Ludwig...Continue reading...
You’ve seen it in studios, and videos all over YouTube – having 1 or 2 microphones on your kick or snare. Which drum mic setup is best for you? Comparing 1 or 2 mic setups on kick and snare in this video will help you hear what is best for your sound! This video you’ll...Continue reading...
Zildjian Concept Shop 21″ Articulation Ride Demo and Review. Zildjian is at it again, this time with the help of artist Aaron Spears. The 21″ Articulation Ride was made for an articulate stick sound and the ability to crash – which is something you can rarely get out of a ride. Rides that are crash-able...
Ludwig Universal 6.5X14 Beech Snare (LU6514BE) Demo and Review. Ludwig re-introduced the Universal model snare as a way to provide a more affordable option. As soon as I heard that Beech was an option, I knew I had to get my hands on one! In this video I’ll demo the new Ludwig Universal Model 6.5X14...
PAS Rhythm!Scene Blog November 2022 Groove of the Month. As a member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Drum Set Committee, they asked for me to create a groove of the month for their Rhythm!Scene Blog for November 2022. In this FREE lesson I’ll show you how you can take your favorite 8th note grooves...
As you get bombarded with emails, social media posts, and carrier pigeons telling you about great deals – this video will tell you about 4 items for every drummer this holiday season. Learn about a couple PRACTICAL items that won’t break the bank – some of which aren’t even drum specific!
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...
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 –...
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...
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