This is a simple composition written mostly by Tim Boyce, with a little help from….ya know…me.Watch Video
Nikki Beach
Yamaha HW3 Lightweight Hardware
An unboxing and review of the Yamaha HW3 hardware pack.Watch Video
Shure SM57 vs Samson Q72
Which mic is better for recording the snare?Watch Video
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