The moms of my students are going to love me for this one! And, I do not imply their “sarcastic drum instructor” is far more intelligent than he pretends to be! (My wife reminds me of this when I forget to bring home Milk. LOL!) It is fascinating evidence that certainly supports the important role of being a percussionist! I came across this research a year ago on how news and analytics site PolyMic compiled a group of studies that indicate drummers are not only generally sm

History is a passion for me! It may be antique furniture, family geneology, or even Vintage Drums. I came across Trixon Drums while surfing for old jazz band pictures from Philadelphia when I was researching my grandfather. Trixon, ironically was manufactured in our sister city, Hamburg Germany. The story behind the company and the quality through German innovation is incredible! The "style" is downright...cool! "Near the end of WWII in Germany a G.I. named Bob was on a pa

Please support these folks as they bring Drum Corps to "our doorstep" every year! Sunday August 2nd, 2015 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park NY! Witness Music in Motion! Presented by Drums Along the Waterfront and sanctioned by Drum Corps International (DCI). Having an amazing 42 DCI World Championship titles among them, 8 of the top drum corps in the world will compete for the “Tour of Champions,” title. CLICK IMAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKET AVAILABILITY #DCI #d

How can I allow an event like the RUSH R40 Concert come to Buffalo without "at least" acknowledging? HamburgPercussion.com attended the event at First Niagara Center on the evening of June 10th, 2015, but I am hoping it is not our last opportunity to see Neil Peart touring. After the announcement that Neil has chronic tendonitis (http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/rush-reveals-drummer-neal-peart-has-chronic-tendonitis-next-tour-is-the-last-tour) the concert became a

Part of my instruction with students is to have them look at a new percussionist via You Tube each week. It could be Steve Gadd or an old Gene Krupa solo, Ohio State Drumline or the Madison Scouts Drumline. I discovered Amanda Watson when showing my daughter (at 10 years old) that girls make GREAT drummers! Amanda was the first female lead snare in MSU Drumline history, as well as one of two female snares in the Phantom Regiment in 2011. Have a watch! This is the skill we are