Vic Firth artist Alex Gonzalez, nicknamed "El Animal" is the driving force behind Mexico's multi-platinum band MANA. Check out Alex, live and in concert, in this drumset podcast.
Official classification: Drum Kit, Percussive Sounds, Bands, Video, Performance video clip, Vic Firth
Andy has played with many bands including Project Rocket, Arma Angelus, the Kill Pill, Racetraitor and the pop-punk group, Fall Out Boy. Hear about Andy's new signature drumstick and find out what life is like on tour with Fall Out Boy!
Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, Vic Firth
Chad Wackerman has amassed a remarkable body of work during his professional career, including long-time associations with both Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth. We had a chance to chat with Chad about his gig with Allan. Watch the video interview and playing footage in this drumset podcast!
Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, Vic Firth
Craig MacIntyre grew up in the Boston area, the second-child of Scottish immigrants. After high school, Craig decided to forgo college to pursue a career in music. Today, he is a much sought-after live and session drummer and is currently on tour with international singing sensation, Josh Groban. In this video interview, Craig talks about how he got the gig with Josh as well as the importance of networking for today's working drummer.
Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, Vic Firth
The Wackerman story continues! Growing up a part of a very musical family, some of John's earliest influences were his dad, Chuck and older brother, Chad. One of John's latest projects, "Drum Duets, Volume 1" brings to life a vision that John has had since childhood. This unique work brings drumming to the forefront with drumset compositions and arrangements that feature John and a host of today's most notable drummers!
Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, Vic Firth
Arriving in New York City via Boston 10 years ago, Switzerland native "Swiss Chris" set many goals for himself as a drummer, musical director, real time producer and educator. He is currently touring and recording as the musical director and drummer for 3-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum artist JOHN LEGEND. Watch our exclusive interview with Swiss Chris in this week's drumset podcast!
Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, Vic Firth
Bobby Jarzombek, best known as the time keeper for British metal legend Rob Halford, is the epitome of a laid back, good natured, friendly Texan. Jarzombek's skill level behind the kit is truly frightening – and anyone that's ever seen or heard him play can only echo Halford's sentiments, "the best heavy metal drummer I know." Watch Bobby play "Peppered Cancer", excerpted from his Performance and Technique DVD.
Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, Vic Firth
Since the mid 80's, Brain has graced the albums and performances of some of rock's top cult/fringe artists with an atitude and playing style all his own. Inspired by sketeboarding videos, Brain has produced his own instructional DVD that is as unique as the music he plays. Check out clips from the DVD as well as our interview with Brian in this week's podcast!
Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, Vic Firth
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Ed Saindon has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Louie Bellson and Ken Peplowski to name a few! In addition to his career as a performer, Ed also dedicates his talents to the field of education as a clinician, an author and a faculty member at Berklee College of Music. Check out this week's podcast to watch Ed perform the jazz standard, "Do You Know What it Means (to Miss New Orleans)".
Official classification: Percussion, Jazz, Video, Jazz, Vic Firth
Vic Firth artist Stefon Harris is a graduate of The Manhattan School of Music, a recipient of the prestigious Martin E. Segal Award from the Lincoln Center and a back-to-back Grammy nominated artist. Watch this video of Stefon performing in this week's concert podcast.
Official classification: Percussion, Video, Vic Firth
Ney Rosauro is currently the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Miami and has developed a successful international career as an educator, a percussionist and a composer. Watch as Ney performs his composition "Brazilian Landscape" - a musical journey through his native Brazil.
Official classification: Percussion, Vibraphone, Timbre, South America, Video, Latin, Vic Firth
Vic Firth artist and educator Eduardo Leandro is a Professor of Percussion at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Accompanied by Yeon-Su Kim on violin, Eduardo performs Astor Piazzolla's "L'histoire du tango, Cafe" in concert podcast.
Official classification: Percussion, Video, 4d Listening, and applying knowledge and understanding - context, Vic Firth
Joseph Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" was originally commissioned by the New York Philharmonic for its 150th anniversary. The piece features an expanded percussion section, as well as an extended cadenza section for the percussion soloist. This week's concert podcast features Giff Howarth performing Schwantner's "Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra" with the Michigan State University Orchestra.
Official classification: Percussion, Concerto, Video, Unit 14. The concerto, Vic Firth
Recorder part 1, including lyrics and sol-fa, for the piece 'Cobbler, Cobbler', from Lambeth Music Service's Musitrax Play scheme of work for recorders, glockenspiel and djembe.
Official classification: Soprano/descant, Pieces, Vic Firth, SMILE, Musitrax
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