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The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 7: Narada Michael Walden & Gregg Bissonette.

Modern Drummer Magazine The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT: Gregg Bissonette, Roland TD 27 KV product review & more. In this episode Narada Michael Walden talks with Gregg Bissonette. They discuss how Gregg started playing drums, memorable recording sessions, the artists who have influenced him over the years, and of course being … Continue reading The Modern Drummer Podcast Episode 7: Narada Michael Walden & Gregg Bissonette.

Are you forgetting this essential step to becoming a great harmonica player?

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about this essential step to becoming a great harmonica player. In this video I will be talking about the 4 stages of practice; 1. Unconscious Incompetence 2. Conscious Incompetence 3. Conscious Competence 4. Unconscious Competence Special thanks to Paul, Edan and … Continue reading Are you forgetting this essential step to becoming a great harmonica player?

The Big Review: Taylor GTe Urban Ash

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Despite the many challenges facing the world, 2020 has seen a flurry of new designs from Taylor Guitars. Some, such as the soundport-equipped Builder’s Edition 816ce, blur the lines between production-line models and luthier-built custom instruments. Others, such as the recent American Dream guitars, have adopted a more utilitarian aesthetic … Continue reading The Big Review: Taylor GTe Urban Ash

Introduction to Country Harmonica

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be showing you a clip from Todd Parrott’s recent guest seminar about Country Harmonica over at Tomlin Harmonica School. In this video, you’ll learn some Charlie McCoy tricks. Todd Parrott Check out Todd Parrott’s stuff by clicking here. Complete Beginner?? Join my FREE … Continue reading Introduction to Country Harmonica

Austrian Audio Hi-X50 Professional Headphones Now Available

Drummer’s Review Austrian Audio and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd are pleased to announce immediate availability of the Austrian Audio Hi-X50 professional headphones. The Hi-X50s are closed-back, on-ear headphones built upon Austrian Audio’s respected microphone manufacturing reputation. Known for the OC818 and OC18 microphones for studio and live use, Austrian Audio brings the same level of passion and engineering excellence to … Continue reading Austrian Audio Hi-X50 Professional Headphones Now Available

Yamaha and Jamie Cullum Inspire Music Making By Donating A Very Special Grand Piano To Worthy Cause

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Fresh from winning an Ivor Novello award for his track ‘The Age of Anxiety’, world-renowned musician Jamie Cullum has joined forces with Yamaha in a unique initiative that will see his beloved Yamaha S6 grand piano going to a good cause. Whilst a new Yamaha S6 would … Continue reading Yamaha and Jamie Cullum Inspire Music Making By Donating A Very Special Grand Piano To Worthy Cause

Eventide Takes Chaos to the Next Level with Newfangled Audio Generate Polysynth

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News Take chaos to the next level with Generate, a marquee polysynth developed by Newfangled Audio and distributed by Eventide. Generate combines all the features expected in a first-class synthesizer with revolutionary chaotic oscillators to create beautifully complex pads, warm moving keys, jittery sequenced basses, out-of-control leads, … Continue reading Eventide Takes Chaos to the Next Level with Newfangled Audio Generate Polysynth

DS Drum Italy Rebel Custom Shop Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of a DS Drum Italy Rebel Custom Shop Shell Pack, featuring… 22″ x 18″ Bass Drum, 10″ x 7″ Rack Tom, 12″ x 8″ Rack Tom, 14″ x 14″ Floor Tom, 16″ x 16″ Floor Tom, Orange Pine finish, 5-ply hybrid shells – 60% Finnish Birch/14% Khaya Mahogany, Black … Continue reading DS Drum Italy Rebel Custom Shop Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Arturia Releases KeyStep 37

Pianos – Keyboard and Synths – Music Instrument News KeyStep 37 is a controller evolved to meet the creative needs of musicians across the board. Intuitive appointments like Chord mode, Scale mode, and real-time LED note feedback make it the perfect option for beginner beat-makers and composers. Instant MIDI CC control, advanced connectivity and a … Continue reading Arturia Releases KeyStep 37