BREAKING THINGS
I’m actually going to discuss something not related to drum sound this month. Working in this store for nearly 10 years, I’ve seen lots of badly pitted (dented) heads, broken…
TO MIC OR NOT TO MIC?
I’m really trying to do these articles about something other than tone but I get asked a lot of questions about how to sound good (and I’m obsessed with sounding…
WHO ARE YOU TRYING TO IMPRESS?
I’d like to begin this article by thanking those who have offered feedback on previous drum tips. You know who you are. Thanks a Lot! Several years ago I had…
HEAD SELECTION
I know it seems like I’m obsessed with good drum tone. That’s because I am! This month’s tips are also about how select the proper drum heads to sound your…
PERFORMANCE PERCEPTION
Recently, a few of my peers have talked with me about having had a bad drum performance. These guys were devastated and desperate to be sure that they would never…