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real name? Joshua Mutzelburg
age? 23
how long been playing? Somewhere between 8 and 9 years, can never remember.
origin of user name? Mutzy is my nickname i've had for years. Obviously based off my last name.
top 5 drummers?
Gavin Harrison, Benny Greb, Mike Portnoy, Carter Beauford, Simon Phillips.
make of drumkit?
I currently use my Church's Pearl Drumkit. For services and for band practices. I have a fairly low level rock kit (Percussion Plus? I think) that I don't use currently.
make(s) of cymbal? many, hahaha
Cymbals that the Church owns;
Paiste 2002 10" Splash, 15" and 16" crashes, 20" Ride, and 13.3" Zildjian A Hats

Ones I personally own:
Paiste 2002 18" paperthin Crash
Zildjian 13" K Hats, 6", 8" and 12" A Splashes, 12" Oriental China Trash, 8" and 10" Trashformers (usually stacked together, sounds kinda cool)
Sabian 7" Max Splash, 7"Radia Cup Chime, 14" B8 Crash (cracked; contemplating cutting down to a 10" splash or smaller), 16" B8 Crash.
Meinl 8" Filter China, 12"/14" Trash Hats, 8" Drumbal
Stagg 16" China

where do you practice? At the church, at home on my TD9 Electric kit and practice pads, and in my car on the steering wheel and footwell.
are you in a band/s?
I primarily play for my church (also doing drums+percussion for the christmas carols), but I also play in a band with some mates from church. Currently 2 guitars and drums, but possibly getting a bassist soon.
covers or originals?
Both. We have so far done covers of Eagle Eye Cherry's Save Tonight and Santana/Chad Kroger's Into the Night and about 4 originals.
what style of music?
Mostly rock, but with many other influences from blues, punk, hard rock and metal and prog (last part's mostly from me) oh and the odd polka muck- around.
favourite take out food? Subway or Pizza
country? Australia, Specifically Brisbane, Queensland.
one really odd fact about yourself?
Well, my day job is as a qualified locksmith, been in the trade for almost 6 years. As a result, I have quite an interest in physical security, safes, lock mechanisms and collect specialty locks and tools. My interest sometimes crosses into electronic security, i love listening to talks from security conferences, which have people from both industries.

how did you start drumming? They had a 'musician in training' thing when I was in like... grade 9 and i figured since i was driving my teachers insane from tapping so much, i might as well learn how to tap in time. And the rest as they say is history.

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real name?
Thomas Fijalkowski
age?
18 (19 in feburary)
how long been playing?
4 years and a bit
origin of user name?
hit my head on the keyboard, came up with jibu9, expanded that to jibunine, got rid of jib, god rid of e and put an extra i
top 5 drummers?
benny greb, gavin harrison, travis orbin, danny carey simon phillips
make of drumkit?
tama starclassic b/b limited edition (2010) in the red sparkle/black streaks
make of cymbal?
currently mix between sabian AA and zildjian zXt, but i am upgrading to pAisTe 2oo2 and signatures.
where do you practice?
home, TAFE (kind of like collage for you americans)
are you in a band/s?
just bands for my studies, currently making a metal project
covers or originals?
covers are easier, but im starting to play more originals (and enjoying it more)
what style of music?
progressive rock mainly. but as of late i have been listening to a lot of jazz (brubeck, miles davis etc) really enjoying that. i love old prog bands liek king crimson too.
favourite take out food?
i have mcdonalds most often, but i like subway the best.
country?
australia
one really odd fact about yourself?
i probably spend more time reading/researching gear or tuning my drums than actually playing my drums
how did you start drumming?
in school i had a natural talent for keeping good rhythm. soon after i started drumming i found out my dad wanted to be a drummer (never followed that career though) and my grandfather was a drummer.

New guy here

Hello everyone, I'm a 39 year old ex rock/punk/experimental drummer with a desire to finally get back into my old hobby and I've decided to finally get new gear and get my chops in order. I'll try and not bother you all too much with newbie questions and do my reading before I post. I'm not genre specific anymore and could be just as happy playing Foo Fighters, Led Zep or some old country basics.

I've just gotten a new Yamaha stage custom birch 5 piece kit, and I'm waiting on cymbals. I've always had trash drums and I'm excited to finally get some decent gear and learn to play it properly.

I've been drumming since I was 9 years old, and always prided myself on the fact that I was a 'natural' from the get go, and could play along with most anything outside of hardcore double bass speed metal. I can play as loud or quiet as need be, I never trashed heads and broke sticks and could keep a solid tempo forever.

What I always lacked is pure technical prowess and knowledge of certain basics as I never took a lesson, and I feel it's held me back. Now that I'm all grown up I want to address these problems and become a truly better drummer, since I live in a remote rural area, I'll mainly be reliant on online lessons, and you good people here to steer me straight.

Thanks!!

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What's up everyone? I'm Matt. I'm 26, and have been playing for about 10 years. I played pretty seriously for my first few years and then joined the military and didn't play much. I have rekindled my passion now though and I'm loving it again. I recently bought a new kit and cymbals. I got a DW Collectors Series kit in Broken Glass Finish with 10, 12 and 14" toms, 22x18 kick, and 5/14 snare. I'm playing on all Zildjian A Custom cymbals now. I have 14" hats, 16" fast crash, 18" crash, and 20" ride. It all sounds amazing together although the 16" crash still needs a little breaking in.

I play a lot of different styles. My earlier drumming focused on jazz and rock, but I've branched out a lot. I play at NewLife church in Slverdale Washington. I love playing there because all the musicians are top notch and it provides me a great chance to sharpen my skills.

I'm here I guess just to meet other drummers and hopefully have a place to ask questions when needed. Thanks for listening!

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Greetings!

My name is Fred Dunlap III. I am 23 years old and a first Grad Student at Ole Miss in Oxford, MS under Mr. Ricky Burkhead. I did my undergrad under Dr. Don Parker at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC. I am a all around percussionist and have been playing for about 10 years. I am joining to recieve and share information about drums and percussion and to Network. Network NETWORK!

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real name? Bryan

age? 36

how long been playing? 6 months

origin of user name? my name

top 5 drummers? Dennis Chambers, David Garibaldi,Benny Benjamin, Steve Gadd


make of drumkit? mapex meridian birch

make of cymbal? zildjain

where do you practice? I practice in a RV beside my house.

are you in a band/s? no

what style of music? rock, oldies, junk, jazz

favourite take out food? pizza

country? USA

one really odd fact about yourself? Use to be a bass player!!! HAHa

how did you start drumming? I hurt my hand and cant seem to get the feel of my bass
anymore. But i seem to be able to hold drum sticks so
drums was a natural progression since i was a bass
player.

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Hi all, just joined the forums hoping to learn some new things and have some fun.

age: 15
playing for 4 years
Origin of user name: idk sounds cool i guess
top 5 drummers: mmm... in no order, Dennis Chambers, John Bonham, keith moon, mike portnoy, and steve gadd. also david garibaldi, neil peart, mike clark, harvey mason, cylde stubblefield, and many more.
drumkit: pearl visiom
cymbals: sabian
practice in my house
band: yes
Music style: all types of rock, funk, fusion, a bit of jazz (just rock with my band)
country: usa

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just started drumming at 47.....real late start, been playing guitar about 38 years, back in october I traded a guitar for a simmons electronic drum, not knowing if i would even try it...I did, and was hooked, now looking at acustic kits...dream set would be a yamaha hipgig, but will probably get a gretsch club, with the 18" BD. no particular favorite drummer...but I watch hours of drumming on youtube. I live in Ventura California, my landlord is a working musician, so this house always has something going on, and pretty well known musicians stop by sometimes...looking forward to reading and posting in here...I got a million questions. thanks

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real name: ... Wom
how long been playing: 3 yrs.
origin of user name: Long story
top 5 drummers: Lester Estelle Jr., Benny Greb, Aaron Gillespie, David Morrison (For Today), Mike Johnston
make of drumkit: Gretsch Catalina Maple
make of cymbal: Sabian 14 inch xs20 hats | Sabian 20 inch xs20 medium ride | Paiste PST 5 16 and 18 inch thin crashes | 16 inch Wuhan china
where do you practice: Basement
are you in a band/s: No
covers or originals: Both
what style of music: Post Hardcore, Metalcore, Rock, Alt, Punk, Gospel, Jazz, Folk, Worship.
favourite take out food: Too many
one really odd fact about yourself: I have a very one- track mind.
how did you start drumming: As noob as it sounds I was actually getting into Rock Band when my landlord offered me an old beat up set. Thinking it would be cake ( cause, you know... I played Rock Band, man!) I took his offer. I got my butt kicked. But I liked it so I stuck with it.

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real name? Dan
age? 19
how long been playing? 1 year
origin of user name? just thought it made sense
top 5 drummers? Neil Peart, Elvin Jones, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, David Garibaldi
make of drumkit? Tama Imperialstar
make of cymbal? Meinl HCS
where do you practice? basement
are you in a band/s? Not atm, definitely next year
covers or originals? covers
what style of music? jazz, rock (classic), funk, fusion
favourite take out food? Chinese
country? US
one really odd fact about yourself? my last name means "big gut" in Russian
how did you start drumming? got bored with rock band and wanted to learn the real thing. Now I think this is what I should have been doing all along instead of guitar (which I still play, although it's nowhere near as exciting to me at the moment as drums)

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real name? Dave Winters
age? 47
how long been playing? played when I was a kid and now just got back on the throne
origin of user name? I have Taye drums... they are my taye drums and I like Mai tais
top 5 drummers? hmmmm spending too much time on this one.
make of drumkit? Taye
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? Garage
are you in a band/s? not right now... was in a band called "headrush" when I was a kid
covers or originals? both
what style of music? RAWK
favourite take out food? Bentos
country? I can"t listen to that stuff
one really odd fact about yourself? I justed asked my Wife and she gave me a look like there was too many to list
how did you start drumming? on quaker oats boxes when I was 4

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real name?
Austin Wagner
age?
21
how long been playing?
about 2 years seriously. off and on for about 10 years
origin of user name?
title of a song from thousand foot krutch plus my birth year
top 5 drummers?
jeremy hummel, michael thomas, the rev, joey jordison, derek roddy
make of drumkit?
pacific x7 maple black on black
make of cymbal?
all sabian ranging from b8 pro's to xs20's to aax
where do you practice?
in the man cave at my house
are you in a band/s?
not currently but have previously
covers or originals?
an even mix
what style of music?
mostly alt rock
favourite take out food?
chinese
country?
U.S.A
one really odd fact about yourself?
i probly spend as much money adding to my kit as i do on regular bills each paycheck
how did you start drumming?
been a music buff for years and always caught myself playin the air drums constantly(i.e. in school as a kid and now on my steering wheel in my truck..got my first kit at 12 and have been dreaming of being a drummer since..im addicted to the max

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real name? Ermin
age? 36
how long been playing? 6 weeks
origin of user name? Dad called mr Tyger as a kid, it stuck on the net
top 5 drummers? I'll get back to you but Mike Johnston is awesome!
make of drumkit? Probeat (not Ludwig, cheap but does the job for now!)
make of cymbal? Sabian Solar...I know, crap!
where do you practice? Basement
are you in a band/s? played giutar before for a garage band, currently no
covers or originals? both
what style of music? Classic Rock, funk, metal, quite a wide variety
favourite take out food? depends on the day
country? Canada
one really odd fact about yourself? I have a third nipple...hehe not really!
how did you start drumming? always wanted to learn as a child, my wife bought me a used set for my bday recently. It's been fun so far!

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Name: Peter Kay
Age: 24
Years Playing: 13 years
Country: New York, New York, USA
Origin of Username: http://peterkaydrums.com
Website: http://peterkaydrums.com
Sponsors: Shine Custom Drums & Percussion, Vic Firth, Ultimate Ears, Orange Amplifiers, Kurt Mangan Strings, Hartke Amplifiers
Some of Your Fav Drummers: Gavin Harrison, Stanton Moore, John Bonham, Danny Carey, Chad Smith, Gil Sharon, Benny Greb, Dom Famularo, Marko Djordjevic, Many more
Your Kit: Shine Custom Drums & Percussion Birch Definition Series, 5-piece in Root-beer Walnut Finish.
Cymbals: Sabian
Sticks: Vic Firth, American Classic, HD4, Hickory
Where do You Practice: Band rehearsal studio on Long Island & Teaching studio in Brooklyn.
Bands: http://testing4echo.com (all original music- rock)
Tours/Festivals: 2010 Vans Warped Tour, Great South Bay Music Festival, Big Giant & The Extravaganza, Many more.
Favorite Quote: "We must be willing to sacrifice what we are, for what we could become."

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real name? Mike
age? 20
how long been playing? 5 years
origin of user name? I just love to barbecue in summer ;-)
top 5 drummers? George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Inferno, Tim Yeung, Thomas Lang
make of drumkit? Sonor
make of cymbal? Paiste
where do you practice? Rehearsal room
are you in a band/s? 2 bands
covers or originals? Originals
what style of music? Mostly Metal
favourite take out food? Different
country? Germany
one really odd fact about yourself? Too much festival wristbands on my arm
how did you start drumming? I was on a visit to a friend and discovered my talent

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Age? = 49
How long I've been playing? = 37 Years
Origin of my user name? = Worm has been my nickname since grade school
Top 5 drummers? = 1. John Bonham, 2. Gavin Harrison, 3. Stewart Copeland, 4. Vinnie Colaiuta, 5. Bun E. Carlos
Make of drum kit? = Sonor Delite and Spaun Custom Series
Make of cymbal? = Paiste, Zildjian K/Z Hats
Where do I practice? = Practice Room, Band Practice Room
Am I in bands? = 725 Band
Covers or originals? = Both
What style of music? = Rock
Favourite take out food? = Chinese
Country? = USA
How did I start drumming? = My sister got a piano and I decided I wanted drums

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Real name?
Silvio da Silveira Dutra Junior

Age?
26

How long been playing?
15 years

Origin of user name?
Inspired by one of most incredibles drummers of the world, Dave Weckl

Top 5 drummers?
Dave Weckl, Buddy Rich, Benny Greb, Jojo Mayer, Vinnie Colaiuta

Make of drumkit?
RMV Concept Neo and YAMAHA Stage Custom All Birch

Make of cymbal?
Meinl and SABIAN

Where do you practice?
Room, drums institute (BATERASBEAT) and gigs

Are you in a band/s?
Before yes, a lot, but now I'm free

Covers or originals?
Both, depend of the moment and of musical proposal

What style of music?
Jazz, fusion, samba, afro-cuban and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music)

Favourite take out food?
Barbecue, sushi and pizza

Country?
Brazil

One really odd fact about yourself?
I smell like cheese, according my friends

how did you start drumming?
Because my father was a drummer and I think it's genetic. When I was 12 years, attended several bands playing and all I heard was the sound of drums. I loved it!
So I told my father that my dream was to be a drummer and wanted to start studying drums, and was when all begin.

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real name?
Greg IS my real name.
age?
43
how long been playing?
33 yrs
origin of user name?
ambient describes a sound,and light and atmosphere in a room, all of which I'm into musically.
top 5 drummers?
Peter Criss, Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, John Bonham, Billy Martin.
make of drumkit?
Yamaha Recording Custom
make of cymbal?
Zildjian, Paiste.
where do you practice?
on the gig, on the dashboard, practice pad for now.
are you in a band/s?
Yes/s.
covers or originals?
Yes/s.
what style of music?
The gig I'm on is improvisatory classic rock ,blues,oldies,southern rock all with an oldschool country vibe.
favourite take out food?
Mediterranian
country?
U.S.A.
one really odd fact about yourself?
I'm almost sure I misspelled mediterranean.
how did you start drumming?
As the little drummer boy in my 5th grade CHRISTMAS play. ( ;
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real name? Joe
age? 15
how long been playing? Properly, for around 1 year
origin of user name? My name with 'Drummer' on the end haha, simples
top 5 drummers?
make of drumkit? All different!
make of cymbal? Sabian/Zildjian
where do you practice? I have my own practise room built in my garage
are you in a band/s? A band called 'The Aftershock' but also do session work for other bands
covers or originals? Both!
what style of music? Alternative Rock in the bands, like to play any style in practise
favourite take out food? Random haha, Pizza
country? England
one really odd fact about yourself? Can't think of one at the moment
how did you start drumming? Started drumming after going to my first live gig and being inspired!

Pretty boring, but does the job haha

Joe

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Real name?
Jay English

Age?
20

How long been playing?
A year

Origin of user name?
I always use it
I've always been a smart ass so I guess I thought it was apropriate

Top 5 drummers?
Chris Adler - Lamb of god
Brann Dailor - Mastodon
Jason Bittner - Shadows fall
Mike Portnoy - Dream theater
Matt Greiner - August burns red

Make of drumkit?
Tama Starclassic Performer Birch/Bubinga
6 piece with limited edition Black clouds and silver linings finish

Make of cymbal?
Sabian and Paiste

Where do you practice?
Home, Guitarists home, La Studios

Are you in a band/s?
A band called Plagued by torment

Covers or originals?
Originals with the occasional cover

What style of music?
Melodic Metal / Groove Metal

Favourite take out food?
Pizza, chinese and kfc

Country?
Australia

One really odd fact about yourself?
I have a phobia of tape measures

how did you start drumming?
I was originally a guitarist for about 6 years
then one day I played my friends electronic kit and I fell in love with it
I only played for about an hour doing basic beats, it was my first time playing but in that hour I had more fun on that kit then my whole 6 years on guitar.
So I bought myself a drum kit and basically all I did for months was play drums all day.