Phil Maturano here!

[Phil Maturano]

Hi Darren! wow thanks for posting that!! FUN!! That was a great day. Thank you again for setting it up and making it happen. Say Hi to all the cats there for me.
Big hugs
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[Phil Maturano]

You guys this is incredible hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa
The coolest!!
Love
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http://www.stage6.com/user/ballistix...der-Bra-moment

[LinearDrummer]

Originally Posted by DarrenSuckling

Yo Phil,

How's it going bro! The clip from your recent clinic is on the site, have you seen it? If not here's the link:

http://www.drum-tech.co.uk/MasterPMaturano2.html

Great stuff....
Thanks for that clip....

Phil - gosh darnet will you come to L.A already.....How you forgotten bout our nice weather and pretty women :) we need some masterclasses too.....

Seriously I got your DVD as a present and the Hudson version still didn't work on my player (time for a new player) but it plays on my computer so its all good....

Its just what I need as my chops are developing now I need to know how to use them appropriately and in good musical taste...

I think its the best Afro-Cuban DVD available that I've seen....

[Phil Maturano]

Man I wish i could but there is nothing really lined up out there. Just got a request to do a clinic at PIT, but ...dont think its going to happen unless more clinic dates can be lined up. I am working on it with my companies but as you know...these things take time.

I am glad you like the dvd and would love to hear about your progress.
Hugs
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[Phil Maturano]

Hello everyone I just wanted to let you know I am doing a private seminar in the Köln Area on Sunday - January 27th.
here is a description of the event.

This is a concept for master classes that I have run very successfully here in the states. It is Limited to 15 people per event. We concentrate on YOUR playing by your heavy participation in the event. You will play to tracks, read charts, be asked questions about your technique and playing concepts by me and other participants in the class. Then I will analyze and give you feedback on all areas where more work can be done. I am providing all curriculum and the class lasts 4 hours. There will be breaks of course. Everyone will participate, that's why it's limited to 15 people.

If you are interested in participating please email me at

phil@philmaturano.com

The cost is 50 Euros for the day and you will receive material and play alongs for you to take with you. I hope to see you there and wish you all the best.
Phil M.

[Latin Groover]

Originally Posted by Phil Maturano

Hello everyone I just wanted to let you know I am doing a private seminar in the Köln Area on Sunday - January 27th.
here is a description of the event.

This is a concept for master classes that I have run very successfully here in the states. It is Limited to 15 people per event. We concentrate on YOUR playing by your heavy participation in the event. You will play to tracks, read charts, be asked questions about your technique and playing concepts by me and other participants in the class. Then I will analyze and give you feedback on all areas where more work can be done. I am providing all curriculum and the class lasts 4 hours. There will be breaks of course. Everyone will participate, that's why it's limited to 15 people.

If you are interested in participating please email me at

phil@philmaturano.com

The cost is 50 Euros for the day and you will receive material and play alongs for you to take with you. I hope to see you there and wish you all the best.
Phil M.

Man that sounds great...Wanna come to Australia with that class Phil?...Seriously do you have any plans for coming to Australia in the future? I'd love to have the opportunity to go to a clinic of yours.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by Latin Groover

Man that sounds great...Wanna come to Australia with that class Phil?...Seriously do you have any plans for coming to Australia in the future? I'd love to have the opportunity to go to a clinic of yours.

I would love to go there! If you can help me line up enough people to make it happen. For something like that we would have to have a couple of days and make it more cats though. Any thoughts?
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[Latin Groover]

Originally Posted by Phil Maturano

I would love to go there! If you can help me line up enough people to make it happen. For something like that we would have to have a couple of days and make it more cats though. Any thoughts?
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Oh yea sounds great. I'll speak to my store see if anything can happen. But i feel the most likely way to get you out, would be with the Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend. It wouldn't be quite as personal as the above class, or a clinic, but it'd be great to have you out!
Although if you came out for the festival, maybe you could stay a few extra days and do some classes...I shall speak to my store, but for the AUDW we'll see if Ozzy Biz can drop in on Drumtek, as thats a fair while away for me.

[Ozzy Biz]

Originally Posted by Latin Groover

Oh yea sounds great. I'll speak to my store see if anything can happen. But i feel the most likely way to get you out, would be with the Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend. It wouldn't be quite as personal as the above class, or a clinic, but it'd be great to have you out!
Although if you came out for the festival, maybe you could stay a few extra days and do some classes...I shall speak to my store, but for the AUDW we'll see if Ozzy Biz can drop in on Drumtek, as thats a fair while away for me.

I could have dropped in if you had this discussion at the start of the week! I'm at home in Deniliquin (southern NSW) at the moment, but I was in Melbourne yesterday.
Phil, I think you would be a great at AUDW, your playing is great to watch and hear. Most of the guys that go there do classes and stuff outside the event as well, often doing a little tour of Melb, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra. I'll see if I can get my hands on Frank's email or just the Drumtek store one.

[Latin Groover]

So you've moved have you? And they do, do that street scene (is that what it's called?) tour. Like 07 was Benny Greb, Marco, Tony Royster etc. I forgot about that tour. Phil, you should do the tour and some classes. lol. This would be great if we can get you over.

[Ozzy Biz]

Originally Posted by Latin Groover

So you've moved have you? And they do, do that street scene (is that what it's called?) tour. Like 07 was Benny Greb, Marco, Tony Royster etc. I forgot about that tour. Phil, you should do the tour and some classes. lol. This would be great if we can get you over.

Nah, haven't really moved. I was at boarding school for the last four years in sth yarra, now live at college out at monash uni. My home address has always been in Deniliquin, where I still live during holidays; like the 3.5 months I have between last semester and the next one.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by Ozzy Biz

I could have dropped in if you had this discussion at the start of the week! I'm at home in Deniliquin (southern NSW) at the moment, but I was in Melbourne yesterday.
Phil, I think you would be a great at AUDW, your playing is great to watch and hear. Most of the guys that go there do classes and stuff outside the event as well, often doing a little tour of Melb, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra. I'll see if I can get my hands on Frank's email or just the Drumtek store one.

Well...that would be great!! I dont have any contacts to the guys who run that festival. Do you know who they are? I am actually starting to book a world tour in support of the re release of my DVD by Hudson. So this seems to be a perfect idea to get over there.

Do you know when the festival is taking place?
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[Latin Groover]

Originally Posted by Phil Maturano

Well...that would be great!! I dont have any contacts to the guys who run that festival. Do you know who they are? I am actually starting to book a world tour in support of the re release of my DVD by Hudson. So this seems to be a perfect idea to get over there.

Do you know when the festival is taking place?
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http://www.drumtek.com.au/
This is the website to the store that runs the festival. The owner/founder of the store Frank Corniola started the festival 15yrs ago. It's like the MD Fest of the southern hemisphere. They haven't got any info on the site about 08 Fest yet, which is good as maybe they haven't finalized the artists. It is normally held later in the year around September but 07 was a bit earlier, on the 28th/29th of July weekend.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by Latin Groover

http://www.drumtek.com.au/
This is the website to the store that runs the festival. The owner/founder of the store Frank Corniola started the festival 15yrs ago. It's like the MD Fest of the southern hemisphere. They haven't got any info on the site about 08 Fest yet, which is good as maybe they haven't finalized the artists. It is normally held later in the year around September but 07 was a bit earlier, on the 28th/29th of July weekend.

Thank LG. I will check out how to make this happen and let you know the results. Do you guys surf out there?
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PS check this out!! This cat is amazing!!

http://www.mbalafunk.com/

All the best
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[cantstandyourfunk]

Hi Phil,
Just wanted to say thanks for the incredible music :)
I'm a drummer from India.



http://www.myspace.com/fivelittleindians

[outu]

Originally Posted by Phil Maturano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE9Hy5ymxvM

All the best
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that video is not about drumming hahaha.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by outu

that video is not about drumming hahaha.

Crimeney hahahaha!!!!!!! I dont know what happened but i fixed the link.
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[Latin Groover]

Originally Posted by Phil Maturano

Thank LG. I will check out how to make this happen and let you know the results. Do you guys surf out there?
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PS check this out!! This cat is amazing!!

http://www.mbalafunk.com/

All the best
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Lol. If you came down I'm sure you'd be able to get some surf time in. I used to surf a bit, but i haven't in a while. You could get down to Torquay, or Phillip Island and check the penguins. lol

Your right. Cat's pumpin' http://www.mbalafunk.com/Mbalafunk.mp3

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by Latin Groover

Lol. If you came down I'm sure you'd be able to get some surf time in. I used to surf a bit, but i haven't in a while. You could get down to Torquay, or Phillip Island and check the penguins. lol

Your right. Cat's pumpin' http://www.mbalafunk.com/Mbalafunk.mp3

I also have the new Moktar Samba CD! Definitely worth getting!!
that Mbalafunk stuff is superb.

Anyway slots are filling up now for the Seminar. If anyone is still interested better make it quick! havent heard anything from the cats in Australia. I imagine it will have to go the company route to get a hold of them. Maybe they dont really check out the general email address from the store. Who knows, BUT i am very keen on getting out there this year! So lets see.

[Phil Maturano]

If anyone is interested, I have a series of new playalongs coming out. The first one is already posted on my blog for download. I am not turning it into a book for sale through a publisher. It will only be availble through my website... online.

http://www.philmaturano.com/blog/

I hope you dig it and will give me some feedback. Here is the info.
====================

Its finally here! Inner clock 2! The follow up from the extremely popular “Working the inner clock” book.

I have a new collection of play alongs designed and written with specific objectives in mind. Each track targets certain subdivisions and grooves. 16th notes, 8th notes etc. Each track will have a chart, and this is something new! Each track will have different versions. Each version changes in tempo in increments of 5 BPM. So that you can really work out your vocabulary, slow and fast. This really gives your grooves a chance sink and and get solid!

When you purchase a track you will get an email with…
1) The chart complete with an extensive rundown and analyisis, objective review, playing suggestions and tips.
2) mp3’s with all the Tempo versions
Version 1 = 95
Version 2 = 100
Version 3 = 105
Version 4 = 110
Version 5 = 115
Version 6 = 120

Enjoy it and feel free to write me with any questions or feedback.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by cantstandyourfunk

Hi Phil,
Just wanted to say thanks for the incredible music :)
I'm a drummer from India.



http://www.myspace.com/fivelittleindians

Hey bro! Thank you for the kind words. As you can imagine it is one of my dreams to get to India. I just did some playing last year with Pete Locket and he has been telling me so many great things about India , I just have to get there soon!

I hope you will share some of your drumming with us and I send you greetings from NY
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[shuffle]

Originally Posted by Phil Maturano

If anyone is interested, I have a series of new playalongs coming out. The first one is already posted on my blog for download. I am not turning it into a book for sale through a publisher. It will only be availble through my website... online.

http://www.philmaturano.com/blog/

I hope you dig it and will give me some feedback. Here is the info.
====================

Its finally here! Inner clock 2! The follow up from the extremely popular “Working the inner clock” book.

I have a new collection of play alongs designed and written with specific objectives in mind. Each track targets certain subdivisions and grooves. 16th notes, 8th notes etc. Each track will have a chart, and this is something new! Each track will have different versions. Each version changes in tempo in increments of 5 BPM. So that you can really work out your vocabulary, slow and fast. This really gives your grooves a chance sink and and get solid!

When you purchase a track you will get an email with…
1) The chart complete with an extensive rundown and analyisis, objective review, playing suggestions and tips.
2) mp3’s with all the Tempo versions
Version 1 = 95
Version 2 = 100
Version 3 = 105
Version 4 = 110
Version 5 = 115
Version 6 = 120

Enjoy it and feel free to write me with any questions or feedback.

Everyone looking for play-along material should check this link. The song is very stimulating, that chart and the playing suggestions are indeed incredibly extensive. The best value I had in education material since a long time.

Thanks Phil. I'll learn with this, and I'll have fun as well.

[Phil Maturano]

Thanks for the great feedback bro! I have been playing these tunes on my last clinic tour in Europe to see how they would feel live. They are lots of fun and they do feel like a nice workout everytime. Would love to hear your version of it sometime!
There are a few guys at the collective working on it now, they seem to be having fun with it haha!

I will have a new one posted hopefully by tomorrow.

Would it be helpful if i posted the chart or the worksheets for the song? Maybe cats need a taste of what its about before they jump in?

Let me know.

I believe in the internet and the power that we have here to reach each other right away!
If anyone has thoughts about this i can design the songs based on any suggestions. Would be a great help to know what people are looking for specifically.
All the best
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[*JOHN FAVICCHIA *]

Hey Phil-

Congrats on the new book. This seems like some really great stuff!!!!!!

Fav

[Phil Maturano]

Inner Clock 2 / Finally here!

Its finally here! Inner clock 2! The follow up of the extremely popular "Working the inner clock" book.

NOW!!! I have a new collection of play alongs designed and written to work with the Inner clock concept in mind. Each track targets specific subdivisions and grooves. 16th notes, 8th notes etc. In groove settings and ensemble figure settings. Here is what you get.
Each track will have:

- A chart

- An in depth and extensive analysis / breakdown. Complete with all independence and playing concept exercises that you will need for each tune. Playing suggestions and tips.

- This is something new! Each track will have different versions. Each version changes in tempo in increments of 5 BPM. So that you can really work out your vocabulary, slow and fast. This gives your grooves a chance sink and and get solid!

When you purchase a track you will get an email with…

- The complete PDF files.
- mp3's with all the Tempo versions. Example / Version 1 = 95 Version 2 = 100 Version 3 = 105 Version 4 = 110 Version 5 = 115 Version 6 = 120

Also = All updates as they happen. You will be placed on a mailing list and notified of all updates. Then I will send you any updated PDF's or mp3's

Interactivity: Additionally, you will be able to request versions of tracks. Example: Need more click in the mix? Need less? Want no click at all? Need a slower or faster version then already exists? No Problem!

Have any questions about the charts? Post them on my blog and I will answer so that a FAQ section is created.

If you send in a recording of yourself playing the track, I will listen and give any additional tips that could help to improve or enhance your performance.

If you send a video clip of your performance I will feature it on my youtube page www.youtube.com/philmaturanodrums and we can all share in the feedback by participating through that site (This is optional. If you don't want it posted i wont)

This is just the beginning and many more tracks are coming. Feel free to write me with any questions or feedback.

To order you can go directly to my blog
http://philmaturano.com/blog/?p=56

Thanks for reading
Pm

[Phil Maturano]

In the next issue of Drums & Percussion Magazine in Germany there will be a DVD with all the great performances from the d&p Seminar last December. It will feature all workshops as well as concert footage by some of my favorite and smokin'ist drummers from Europe. Michael Küttner, Andy Gillmann, Manni von Bohr, Dirk Brand, Jose Cortijo, JoJo Mayer, Claus Hessler. Of course the Phil Maturano, trio is featured - with great players and friends, cuban bassist Irio O'farrell and Andreas Schnerman on Piano (DE). A big thanks for getting my trio out there goes to Drummers Collective in NY, Anatolian cymbals, Taye drums and Regal Tip sticks. Without them it would have been very difficult.
If you are in America and can't get a hold of the DVD! Please let me know and I will do my best to let you know how to do it. It is the first time a magazine releases a DVD of this complexity and size in Europe and there will be 26,000 copies floating around!! I am sure we can get one to you somehow!!

Manni von Bohr

[Cliffalmondmusic]

YO Man-
Your DVD is great.....glad it's getting so much attention. Looking forward to more......

C.

[Phil Maturano]

Dude i just saw this clip on youtube the other day! Whaaaaaaaa cool!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gUWIQ8nHTko

Cooolllllllll!!!!!
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[Vinnysimmo]

Hey Phil!
I have only ever seen you play latin music. I (and many others, im sure.) would really like to see you play another style. It would be really interesting to see.
Thanks.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by Vinnysimmo

Hey Phil!
I have only ever seen you play latin music. I (and many others, im sure.) would really like to see you play another style. It would be really interesting to see.
Thanks.

Hi Vin'

My CD's have more styles on them. Also you can check out

www.myspace.com/philmaturanodrums

Some Arabic stuff there, clip with Pete Lockett and some funk etc.
Hope you like it.
Kind regards
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[bmore drummer]

Hello, I have been working through your book Latin Soloing for the drumset and I'm a bit confused on how to apply RTS to the samba especially with the hihat going from the &'s in cut time to the 2 and 5 beat in 6/8 time could you please help.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by bmore drummer

Hello, I have been working through your book Latin Soloing for the drumset and I'm a bit confused on how to apply RTS to the samba especially with the hihat going from the &'s in cut time to the 2 and 5 beat in 6/8 time could you please help.

Sure bmore,
I have a pdf file for you. Check out these exercises and tell me if they helped. They are giving you a common pulse to work from on the snare when shifting from 2 to 6. Then some more exercises in 6.

If you need more I will post some audio files that will help you as well.

Regards
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PS I read your question again and I see clearly what you are asking now. I will make the files more specific. I will post again tomorrow.

[bmore drummer]

Thanks for the transcript, but yes if you could provide a PDF that would be great.

[Phil Maturano]

Hi Guys, This is the latest review from Drummer Magazine in the UK. Hope It helps with any questions you might have regarding the DVD.

All the best
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[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by bmore drummer

Thanks for the transcript, but yes if you could provide a PDF that would be great.

The pdf file is attached in my post before this one. Did you get it?? You able to download it? If there is any problem let me know.
Regards
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[bmore drummer]

Yes I got the PDF. I meant to ask if you could post the audio file because I had a hard time understanding. Are you available for lessons to those outside of the Drum Collective.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by bmore drummer

Yes I got the PDF. I meant to ask if you could post the audio file because I had a hard time understanding. Are you available for lessons to those outside of the Drum Collective.

Hi bmore. OK i understand . I will post the audio today. Give me a couple of hours.

Yes I am about to get a new studio and I will then be taking students. When you are ready give me a call or write.
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[Vinnysimmo]

Hello Phil.
Ive just borrowed you book "latin soloing for the drumset". Should be really interesting.
But i have a question before i start. Would you learn all the different foot ostinatos before starting the independance exersizes on pages 5-8?
Thanks in advance.

[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by Vinnysimmo

Hello Phil.
Ive just borrowed you book "latin soloing for the drumset". Should be really interesting.
But i have a question before i start. Would you learn all the different foot ostinatos before starting the independance exersizes on pages 5-8?
Thanks in advance.

Hi Bro! I would start out with the 6/8 native section before you do anything else. Dont worry about the rest for now. Then take the CD and start listening to it over and over over and over over and over.:-) When you can play through that section try to get a grip on the RTS theory and then start learning very basic foot patterns to play over the exercises.

how does that sound:-)
hugs
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[Phil Maturano]

Originally Posted by Phil Maturano

Hi bmore. OK i understand . I will post the audio today. Give me a couple of hours.

Yes I am about to get a new studio and I will then be taking students. When you are ready give me a call or write.
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Sorry bmore...just been slammed. I will try today.
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