I’ve done some recording at Shorefire, and was always impressed with the drum sound. In this video, I was able to pick studio owner/engineer Joe Dimeo’s brain about his gear and signal chain. Watch Video
Studio Tour: Shorefire Recording
Steve Gadd – Dear Alice
A commenter asked me to break down Steve Gadd’s amazing solo in Chick Corea’s “Dear Alice” off of The Mad Hatter record. As a Steve Gadd fanboy, I couldn’t resist!Watch Video
Drummer Reacts to Spanky Playing Fusion Express
A short time ago I made a video in which I played along with a track called “Fusion Express.” I first saw it on YouTube with George “Spanky” McCurdy playing drums, and he was simply amazing.Watch Video
Cheap Vs Expensive Hi-Hats
I own an inexpensive pair of Meinl 13″ HCS Hi-Hats, I just acquired a pair of Paiste 802 14″ Hi-Hats, and I also own Zildjian Quickbeats and Sabian HH Hi-Hats…both 14″….both expensive! I thought it would be interesting to compare them.Watch Video
The Problem With “The Best.”
Striving to be “The Best” is so pervasive in our hyper-competitive culture. Indeed, now that the year is coming to a close it’s time for “The Best (insert whatever) in 2022”. I submit this kind of thinking is unhealthy and self-defeating.Watch Video
TD 27kv Follow-Up
After 2 months (maybe more) of using the Roland TD27kv eDrum Kit, I have some opinions, mostly good with one glaring exception.Watch Video
A Drummer’s Most Important Skill=FEEL
There is nothing more important if you want to get gigs than knowing how to make music “feel” good. But what do we actually MEAN when we say “feel”?Watch Video
Roland TD-27KV Review – 1st Look
I’ve never been a big fan of electronic drum kits. They always sounded “fake”…or so I thought.Watch Video
“Where Is One?” A Live Performance
I was practicing this thing…displacing a rhythmic figure if you must know. As usual, I created a musical loop in Logic to play along to. Long-story-short it grew into a complete musical composition!Watch Video
Great Steve Gadd Groove!
I’ve always loved this quintessential pattern by Steve! I first heard it back in 1975….but it is still relevant today!Watch Video