Category: Advice & Tips
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The Philosophy Of Djembe Accompaniment
Djembe players. In West African djembe drumming (and derivative forms), a djembe solo serves multiple purposes. It acts as a […] Read More »
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Succeeding as a professional percussionist
In the world of music, it’s often not just about what you know; it’s about who you know. Sometimes, individuals […] Read More »
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Martial Arts and Drumming
The connection between martial arts and hand drumming is a topic that often comes up in my discussions and posts. […] Read More »
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The state of djembe and conga drum solos
Calling all percussion students and rhythm enthusiasts! Let’s talk about the state of djembe and conga drum solos that we […] Read More »
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It’s Your Thing
Musically speaking, at the end of the day it is all about the relationship between you and your instrument. Not […] Read More »
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Playing Tips
When you are playing drums with people more experienced then you or better then you, don’t get discouraged or feel […] Read More »
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Soloing On Drums And In Music
Don’t feel, believe or get sucked into the thought or belief that you have to solo and sound like someone […] Read More »
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Learning to play drums is like making new friends with someone you dont know
Have you ever met someone you did not like or understand at all and later you became best friends or […] Read More »
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Unity of the drum-Empowering ourselves and others through music and drumming
Where words fail, drumming speaks. I am not going to pretend I know anything about politics, policies or what is […] Read More »
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Why Play And Practice Traditional Hand Drumming Styles?
Why practice repetitive parts, patterns and traditional drumming styles? Many people do not realize that by learning traditional drumming forms […] Read More »
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Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone= Positive Growth
If you want to improve your drumming and expand your abilities then it is important to play and practice to […] Read More »
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Respecting Those That Came Before Us
It’s important to acknowledge and respect those that came before us in any form of musical endeavor we are part […] Read More »