All Activity
- Last week
-
Aaron joined the community -
Arlen joined the community -
Yinar joined the community -
Ron joined the community - Earlier
-
Charles joined the community -
Bruce changed their profile photo -
Hi, I'm Bruce. I'm from Lansing, Michigan. I'm 66 years young and now have time to re-learn the drums. I once thought of myself as an intermediate drummer in the early 1990's. I have not played regularly in many many years. I practiced a little bit today but, it was not good. That's why I'm here. I want my drumming to become a source of fun again.
-
-
Bruce joined the community
-
George changed their profile photo -
Hello SDS Members,
I started playing drums at 68 years old and my energy level has exploded. My first drum set was a Birthday gift from my wife, and was a Beautiful GMS Blue Black Burst found at a local Drum Shop in Portland Me.
My interests are Funk and Jazz. I have a long way to play a solid Funk sound, but love the challenge. I am the drummer for Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band, a 2nd line NO Band and love the social and civic connection with the community. Playing the snare alone, while learning to play the complete set is a challenge as well.
Any 2nd line players or New Orleans Jazz players out there willing to share, please reach out.
George Quinlan
Double Q Farm Maine
-
Ross joined the community -
Hugo joined the community -
Colin joined the community -
Dan joined the community -
well i have returned after a break, sometimes life gets in the way now im focused and motivated.
-
Darrell changed their profile photo -
Steve changed their profile photo -
dale changed their profile photo -
shawn changed their profile photo -
Hi to all you fellow pure novices and my teacher Stephen. I am Paul a total beginner to a drum kit BUT always had that bass beat, tapping to the music in my head. I am 64 years young and live on a small island, Gozo part of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean.
Looking forward to this new experience and to achieve getting the beat out of my head and played, with practice, on a medium that can push me into living that music on the DRUMS.
Take care of yourself and have fun, Paul
-
-
Paul changed their profile photo -
Jesse changed their profile photo -
Gord changed their profile photo -
Roy changed their profile photo -
How do I know what my drums should sound like?
-
-
-
I was thinking about Jimi Hendrix and how unorthodox his guitar playing was. Not only did he play a right handed guitar upside down left handed but he pushed every boundary of rock and roll. He often played under the influence of drugs and admitted it freely. Many consider him the greatest rock guitarist ever. There was an equally adventurous music pioneer who performed three decades earlier. Fueled by drugs and an incredible imagination not to mention impeccable technique was the saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker. Bebop jazz stretched traditional jazz grooves to their limits with speeds of over 200 bpm and incredibly complex harmonies and rhythms and Charlie, or Bird as most called him, was the best ever. I'm wondering if there is a drummer who has come along and defined a generation of drumming in the last 100 years. John Bonham comes to mind as does Max Roach and Art Blakey. Neil Peart should be considered. Any other suggestions?
-
Hi Robert! I see in your profile picture we have another common interest: Japanese. I studied a bit on my own for some time, but instead as of with drumming, never took classes and I didn't get far. But it is still something that draws me a lot.
はじめまして -
I’m not overly confident on swing percentages. I’ve heard the term and have, I think, a working definition, but I’m not entirely certain how it is applied when playing. It seems that is something done by feel, but I don’t know. Any insight or input is greatly appreciated. Thanks to this school, I’ve gotten more into jazz and want to develop a greater sense of what to listen for in jazz drumming.
-
Preparation or lack thereof in the church is a struggle of mine. Sometimes I feel that the church is not putting in the work to operate with excellence! I have been put in that position many times!! Called at the last minute !
-
I like to hear everyone’s thoughts on being payed versus serving! Particularly with the worship team! I’ve served for many years; sometimes the only drummer doing every service; conference: special guest services etc. Do you agree or disagree with paying your team? Why or why not?
-
I'm sure I'm not alone in this feeling, but it feels like so many of your lessons outside of the established program come at just the right time! I'm currently placing some extra emphasis on fills, BAM! Awesome lesson in the inbox with sheet music just a week or two ago. I can't wait to see what you have cooked up in around a month.
-
Ooohhh...I'll have to check them. Just recorded a 5 fun/easy metal songs lesson for the you tube channel that will drop in the next month or so.
-
Orbit Culture dropped a three song EP today! If you haven't checked them out, I highly recommend them. EP is called The Forgotten
-
Hey Guys and Girls. I’m so excited I had to leave the ahead for a while but I’m back!!! I’m so pumped to get back into the swing of things God is Awsome!!! Stephen you and Grant are great and I’m so pumped!!!!!!!
-
Oh my. Thank you early COVID online colabs, apparently? I just tripped over some drum stuff onto this gem.
-
I stuck this on the fridge to remind myself what im working towards when i complete the beginner course.
Came home from work to find this note from my wife pinned to it. 🤣🤣
-
I know I just started practicing but up until today practice has been going great. I was catching on pretty quick with the basic stuff. Then today, I was doing the same thing I was doing in my last practice and I just could not get it. I guess I shouldn't have taken the weekend off but dang that's annoying.
-
Just got tickets for Reno, NV Sep 30th Steel Woods show. Surprised and pumped to see ya'll getting dates out West. Im here in norcal ElDorado, CA so less than a couple hours away. Would be cool to meet up for a coffee.
