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Hey folks, just uploaded a new lesson on 5/8 odd time drumming. You can download the accompanying pdf: 5/8 Odd Time Drumming I'd really like it if you guys could share some of your favorite tracks in five (5/4, 5/8, etc) so that we can build up a little playlist to help everyone get to grips...

Just posted a new interview with Rich Redmond along with a competition to win a Skype lesson with the man himself... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/10/rich-redmond-interview/ Good luck!! ;-)

Hey folks, just uploaded another vid and transcription to get your teeth into. This one's from one of my favorite bands Soulive. Hurry Up And Wait - Soulive Hope you like it!

Here's a little smothering of funk to add to your repertoire: http://thedrumninja.com/2010/09/back-in-love-again-l-t-d/ Most of you guys won't find this challenging technically but it's a great groove tune that goes down well on the club and party circuit. DN

Hey Drummerworldies, I was originally going to do this as a blog post but thought it would be cool to fire it up here in the forum instead. This exercise is great for developing your stick control, timing and focus. It seems simple enough but when you give it a try you'll see how challenging it...

I had the good fortune of talking with Dom Famularo this past week and he is without doubt one of the most inspiring drummers I've ever spoken with. Check it out and let me know your thoughts... Dom Famularo Interview

Hey folks, Had the pleasure of talking with Russ Miller this past week and got some great advice for you... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/07/russ-miller-interview/ If you've ever wanted to be a session guy or want to know what the business is like then I think you'll get some good stuff from...

I had the pleasure of talking to Marco over iChat at the beginning of the week and have to say he was a very cool and funny guy. Hope there's some good info in there for you... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/06/marco-minnemann-interview/ I've posted some of his videos along with the...

Hey guys, just thought I'd let you know that I recently interviewed Mike Johnston of Mikeslessons.com He was a real pleasure to talk to and offers up some great advice... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/06/mike-johnston-interview/. Please, let me know your thoughts.

Pete Lockett took some time to share his experiences and explain the complex Indian Rhythm System... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/06/pete-lockett-interview/ I hope you enjoy the interview! :-)

Hey folks, Just letting you know that I recently interviewed Bob Gatzen... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/06/bob-gatzen-interview/ He's the go to guy in the product development field and works closely with Evans, DW, and Zildjian. If you're a gear head and want to get into that side of the...

A nice lick idea from David Garibaldi... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/06/david-garibaldi-lick/

A tasty lick idea from legendary drummer and producer Narada Michael Walden: http://thedrumninja.com/2010/05/narada-michael-walden-lick/

If anyone's interested in getting their hands on the download (pdf) version of The Psychology Of Drumming then click the link...(it's free!) Download The Psychology Of Drumming The book features interviews with Thomas Lang, Jojo Mayer, Steve Smith, Airto and a bunch of awesome drummers. They...

Having a little bash at Jay-Z's Run This Town: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYGqHhwzn2A

Here's my attempt at breaking down the phenomenon that is the porcaro shuffle: http://thedrumninja.com/2010/04/jeff-porcaro-shuffle-rosanna-shuffle/

Having a bash at David Guetta's, Sexy Chick http://thedrumninja.com/2010/04/david-guetta-sexy-chick/ You ever seen the actual video? How come the parties I go to never end up like that?

Hey guys, Here's a little lick idea that makes use of the the flam: Rhythm: 16th Notes (Broken) Sticking: F RL RL F, RL RL F, F RL RL F, RL RL F URL: http://thedrumninja.com/2010/04/up-down-flam-lick/

Hey folks, Todd Sucharman was kind enough to answer some questions about playing with Styx, life on the road and his goals behind Methods & Mechanics... http://thedrumninja.com/2010/04/todd-sucherman-interview/

Hey guys, I just caught up with Chuck Silverman (Latin-Funk specialist and teahcer at MI in Hollywood) for an interview: http://thedrumninja.com/2010/04/interview-with-chuck-silverman/ In brief, he talks about how he got started in this style, what it takes to get to grips with the style and...