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How Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain

I write about this topic semi-regularly. I didn’t anticipate the health benefits when I started playing the drums but here I am 22 years later and the they are obvious. Check out this cool video by TED-Ed to see what other beneficial results have been discovered.

Being A Drummer in 2015

You may have heard people say the music industry is suffering, or worse… That it’s dead. Certain areas of the business have taken a hit in the last decade but the live performance side of the business is THRIVING and full of opportunity. Lucky for us, playing the drums is very much a part ofContinue reading “Being A Drummer in 2015”

#DrumStudentTabloids: Kat Byland

Kat Byland is no stranger to music. While the drums are a new addition to her agenda, Kat has some experience on the violin. Needless to say, her musical journey is becoming quite versatile. It’s Kat’s interest in patterns that draws her to the drums, which is why we spend a good amount of timeContinue reading “#DrumStudentTabloids: Kat Byland”

5 Headphone Brands Drummers Should Use

I don’t care much for lengthy reviews with extremely technical terms. I like simple descriptions that help guide my decisions. However, I have a very particular tolerance for audio quality in the headphones I buy. Whether its based on time spent in studios, in store testing, or purchases I’ve made, the 5 brands below seemContinue reading “5 Headphone Brands Drummers Should Use”

#DrumStudentTabloids: Eric Stern

From business to pleasure, Eric Stern immerses himself in all aspects of music. With a new music industry emerging focused on technology, digital promotion, and evolving capabilities in production, Eric took to the windy city to study Music Business Management at Columbia College Chicago. Currently on summer vacation, Eric contacted the Jon Ardito Drum SchoolContinue reading “#DrumStudentTabloids: Eric Stern”