Category: Advice & Tips
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Gratitude
Its great to feel grateful! I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to have discovered hand drumming in this lifetime. It Read More »
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New School vs Old School: The Discussion Continues
I don’t know about you, but I find myself increasingly impressed by the seemingly endless videos on Facebook showcasing the Read More »
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Drumming As A Tool For Grounding Out Our Energy
A student recently asked me why drumming is considered a grounding activity. As someone who is already spiritually inclined and Read More »
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learning To Solo
Soloing Advice for Hand drummers. If you’re learning to solo on the djembe or congas, I have a piece of Read More »
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There Is Always A Workaround-Keep Things Simple
If you’ve ever faced a serious injury that kept you from playing the drums or doing something else you love, Read More »
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I’m Back! classes in florida
Florida Hand Drumming: November Through January! I’m excited to share that I’ll be in South Florida from mid-November to mid-January, Read More »
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To be an effective leader you must first be a good student
To be an effective leader and teacher, you first need to be a good follower, or student. Or at least Read More »
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Need a Break?
Today, a friend mentioned that he’s taking a break from drumming. Instead of probing for reasons or trying to convince Read More »
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how to Take care of your djembe-And The best-Top Ten djembe repair people
Let’s talk about a reality that all drummers face: just like all good things, your goatskin or any animal skin Read More »
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About the bongo
Over the years, many people have reached out to me seeking to learn how to play bongo drums. However, most Read More »
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There is knowledge and Then there is knowing
There is knowledge and then there is knowing. When it comes to drumming, I’ve noticed there’s a big difference between Read More »
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Conga Drums I Have Known And Loved-the Best Conga Drums ever!
I recently came across a post with a photo of some vintage and very rare conga drums I had sold Read More »