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Product Review in Modern Drummer

If you haven’t yet picked up Modern Drummer‘s February issue, get to your local news stand now! “Why?” you ask. Because yours truly has his first-ever published review in the magazine. Originally written as a companion to Dylan‘s cajon review last month, the review focuses on DG DeGregorio‘s educational materials on cajon technique and repertoireContinue reading “Product Review in Modern Drummer”

Cajon Reviews: Modern Drummer December Issue

This fall, Dylan and I had the pleasure of product-testing four DeGregorio cajons. Dylan wrote a review of them for Modern Drummer, and we made a video demonstrating their sound. I was mentioned in the review and got to contribute my own cajon playing to the music for the video. It is pretty clear that we liked theseContinue reading “Cajon Reviews: Modern Drummer December Issue”

The Great “Girl on Fire” Snare Drum Giveaway!

After getting over 100,000 views on our video spotlighting the making of Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire,” Dylan Wissing and I decided to celebrate by creating this awesome giveaway through Modern Drummer. You can enter to win the GMS Snare Drum used on “Girl on Fire,” plus over $3000 worth of products from Aquarian, Sabian,Continue reading “The Great “Girl on Fire” Snare Drum Giveaway!”

Modern Drummer Video

Dylan and I made this video about recording the drums for “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys. It was released by Modern Drummer and was shared on Facebook by NPR’s Eric Deggans. It has since had 12,000+ views on YouTube! Being only the third video I have ever made (outside of French Class projects), I’dContinue reading “Modern Drummer Video”