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Just some thoughts on drumming, teaching, performing, and being a working musician in NYC

This is a subject that I have reflected on a lot. There's no single formula for teaching because there is no single formula for learning. While I absolutely believe in methods, the avenues in how they arrive are completely up in the air and vary widely.

Well I know I haven't been blogging in the past few months, so here's an update on what I've been up to!

I am pleased to offer my first digital download. It's an 8 page beginners guide for anyone starting on drums. I've condensed years of knowledge and experience teaching into this guide meant for all ages and musical backgrounds. Download the PDF below.

How do I practice to achieve the best results? This is the age old question that everyone asks at some point. Of course there's no one way, but there are strong basic fundamentals when it comes to smart practicing. So let me share a few things that have worked for myself and what I say to my students to encourage them....

As the entire world is figuring out how the future will unfold, this is prime time to think creatively and try new things. One of the silver linings of the pandemic I hear from a lot of people who work from home, is the newly found amount of free time they have. If you're fortunate enough to have extra time,...