Which mic is better for recording the snare?Watch Video
Shure SM57 vs Samson Q72
Altering Simon Phillips’ Polymetric Groove
Simon’s awesome coordination and feel is first rate! When I saw Austin Burcham’s analysis of it, I was hooked. Watch Video
Using Billy Cobham’s “Red Baron” for Ideas
The melody in Red Baron has an interesting rhythmic device whereby 8th-note triplets are grouped in 4 eights to create some rhythmic tension.Watch Video
Billy Cobham 9/8 Groove
Vital Transformation – Mahavishnu Orchestra
This video breaks down the awesome pattern Billy played in “Vital Transformation” by Mahavishnu Orchestra, circa 1971!Watch Video
How to Practice Creatively!
Practicing doesn’t need to feel like a chore. One way to keep things fresh and motivate you to keep going is to actually write a piece of music specifically to practice whatever it is you’re currently working on.Watch Video
Playing to Tracks – ReMix Live
A great way to practice is by playing to tracks. You can work out whatever lick or pattern you are currently perfecting.Watch Video
Drum Intro to “Rock N Roll”
John Bonham – Led Zeppelin
This video breaks down how to count in Bonzo’s famous intro to Led Zeppelin’s “Rock & Roll.” It doesn’t start on ONE!Watch Video
Obsession – The Jose Loo Band
This is from a performance at The Count Basie Theater when we opened for Tower of Power back in 2007.Watch Video
Third Rail
This is a tune from a project I’m involved with called “Ice9”. Watch Video