Vic Firth Drumset VIDEO Podcast
Summary: Vic Firth, the world's largest manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets, brings you interviews, lessons, and performances from the world's hottest drumset artists and educators!
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Podcasts:
Check out Zoro and Daniel Glass' PASIC 2009 clinic on "The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues", a tour through some of the most important grooves and drummers who shaped early rock and roll.
Don't miss this video of Cindy Blackman performing atthe 2009 Montreal Drumfest! When She'll defy your expectations, bewilder you with her onslaught, and leave you breathless. Think you've witnessed extraordinary control, awesome power, and a vast dynamic range? You ain't seen nothing.
We caught up with Marcie rehearsing at S.I.R. for Beyoncé's current world tour! Hear her talk about how she got her start as a percussionist, as well as what it is like to go out on the road with Beyoncé!
Check out this special sneak preview of Aaron Spears' upcoming Double-DVD from Hudson Music! Aaron Spears: Beyond the Chops is available NOW for preorder on the Hudson Music website and will be shipping October 9th, 2009! (http://store.hudsonmusic.com/products/productdetail/part_number=HL00320907/1731.0.1.1)
In our fourth and final installment of our video interview with Vic Firth signature artist Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks reclaiming the drummer's role in music, technique, and his signature drumstick!
In part 3 of our interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about the importance of listening and communication in the art of drumming.
Check out the second installment in our 4-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, where Jojo talks about seeking out the spirit of innovation. This videos includes clips from his popular “Secret Weapons” DVD.
In this first installment of our four-part interview series with Jojo Mayer, Jojo talks about playing at an early age and the effect that no formal training had on his musical style.
We caught up with Vic Firth artist John Tempesta in his studio to talk about how he got his start and some milestones in his long career as a professional drummer. This interview also features performance clips from THE CULT Live at the Fillmore! Don't miss your chance to meet John in person at his upcoming clinic dates: July 13th (Dave Phillips Music - Allentown, PA) July 14th (Sam Ash - Springfield, NJ) July 16th (Alto Music - Middletown, NY) July 17th (Long Island Drum Center - Plainview, NY)
The son of a drummer, Jon took an interest to the instrument at an early age. Watch our interview with Jon to hear about how he cut his teeth in the late 90's NYC heavy metal scene and how he got hooked up with his current gig, The Number 12 Looks Like You.
Zoro is one of the funkiest drummers on the contemporary music scene today. His stellar playing has led to an impressive range of gigs with musicians from around the world. Don't miss this clip of Zoro in action!
Ndugu Chancler is known not only as a world-class drummer and percussionist, but also as a producer, composer, clinician and educator. A three-time Grammy nominee, he has to his credit an extensive list of performances, recordings, original compositions and productions. Check out this clip of Ndugu performing at PASIC 2007!
Grant Collins is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing the boundaries of music and leading the cutting edge of creative and unconventional drumming. His approach defies stereotypical drum set methodologies with his innovative and enthralling solo drum set compositions. Check out this clip of Grant performing one of his copmpositions at PASIC 2007!
Vic Firth signature artist, Lenny White has a long history in the music industry as a performer, recording artist, producer and composer. In this weeks podcast, we've reached way back into the vault to bring you this very special video performance featuring Lenny alongside Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Al Di Meola with Return to Forever.
An excerpt from Stanley Randolph’s 2008 PASIC clinic, featuring some extensive solo work. Be sure to check out vicfirth.com for Stanley’s entire clinic, featuring some great play-alongs of Steve Wonder’s hit tunes!