zachg
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Stu_Strib said:the swaying back and forth.
Whenever Im grooving and really getting into it I tend to bounce up and down
Stu_Strib said:the swaying back and forth.
Stu_Strib said:Tommy Igoe
Anyone know anything about him as a person? I find his teaching style to be extremely good for begginers, but for me, it leaves much to be desired (higher intermediate, low end expert player). Maybe he'll do a more advanced dvd someday.
I think his groove essentials is a great idea for newer drummers, but I would like to see much more in an instructional dvd.
My wife couldn't stop making fun of him. I guess he's the quintessential band geek...not that that's a bad thing.
http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Tommy_Igoe.html
Groove Essentials is one of the best DVD's around (IMO) as far as gaining a solid foundation. No flashy fills or ridiculous meters/sigs to detract from its purpose which is to train the beginner in a variety of styles.I think his groove essentials is a great idea for newer drummers, but I would like to see much more in an instructional dvd.
Groove Essentials is one of the best DVD's around (IMO) as far as gaining a solid foundation. No flashy fills or ridiculous meters/sigs to detract from its purpose which is to train the beginner in a variety of styles.
Brilliant DVD!
I got his bundled "Get started on drums" DVD when I bought my very first drumset 2, 3 years ago as a complete newbie. I knew then he was a great educator whom I wanted to stick with. I was very glad to see his Groove Essentials release. I learned my Cha Cha and Bolero grooves from that DVD. His use of the hi-hat was the best I've seen so far (I was inspired to get the 13" K pair as seen in the DVD). I love his cowbell playing too. The Best Educator.
This guy is great. Great musician, nice friendly guy. I was on an organ trio gig with this great organist and sax player ( who is a great drummer also) and Tommy walked in with his family on Mother's day at this brunch gig. I recognized him imediately as we were playing and gave him a big smile from across the room but was also like "Oh shit! It's Tommy Igoe (made me a little nervous) and he smiled back and waved. I pretty much left him alone the whole time as him and his family sat down to eat but at the end we decided to try to call him up and at first he didn't want to, but then he came up and I switched the drums righty (I'm a lefty) and the sax player Danny called Moment's Notice pretty fast and Tommy played absolutely great on it and took a solo over a chorus or two and came right back in smoothly. Man, that's a hell of a tune to just call on someone and Tommy kicked it! He also played brushes on the whole tune which was pretty impressive. This was one of those joints that your too loud before you even set up! lol! We talked a little afterwards and he was on his way and we were done for the day. I reminded him that we had met before through a friend of mine that had studied with him and he remembered. Man, what a nice guy....