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I had a breakthrough many years ago when I spent a practice cycle(always cycle your practice routine and keep a documentation history of...

This brings up a great idea for a thread. How do our resident Pro's handle the need to 'not be tied' to opinions by their business...

I think we are underestimating the effect of instrument placement on our mental approach to making art. Knowing you can get to HH and...

It binds the pieces of me together.

I use a setup like that...I really love it. It made me question cliche' playing and even the validity of artificially distinguishing a...

I think it is admirable to reach out for something new...something that breaks out of the rut that has become redundant and boring...

I think its a good idea...keeps them from re-animating and attacking your acoustic drums and turning them into hybrid zombies. As long...

I've got to try one DD. Thanks for bringing that back into my thoughts.

I really like the use of snares without snare wires...just throw off the lever and enjoy a pseudo timbale. Improvised percussion +1...

dedication respected and admired! Truly an end unto itself.

best work/ability pay off I have had with a metronome is to put it at the fastest subdivision that I am playing at(usually 16th notes or...

If I cant hear what Im playing then its hard to figure what I need to work on....recording helps but its nicer to be able to catch it on...

My DW Remote HiHat. It is my main HiHat...allows me to use an alternate setup that has become fundamental to my playing. ...a close...

Happy Birthday to our own resident musical chameleon! Really a treat to have you around!

Gavin's educational material is a great way to keep your ego in check.