Nick Costa
Nick Costa | Professional drummer and educator providing instruction, session, and performance. Online drum lessons, and music Nick has performed on.
This video I show you my 1st snare drum – the Ludwig LM402 black arolite. Ask any drummer about their 1st snare and most likely they will remember. Some “collectors” like myself still have them, so in this video you get to see it – and the modifications I did to it that might not...
Hello Everyone! During the pandemic, I helped buddy Shane Henderson with a few songs from his new project, The Future Perfect. On March 24th the first single, Bluebird, was released. It was also the first song I recorded for this project, where I engineered and played the drum tracks. You might have heard of Shane...Continue reading...
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! 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 –...
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