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My name is Gabe and I have done more than 2000 gigs in the last ten years.
After attending Berklee I did two years with Royal Caribbean Cruises, played with many bands, and currently play in the Navy Band in Hawaii.
Let me know if you need help with anything from buying your first drum set to micing techniques or "oh S$!t" moments on stage.
I don't claim to know everything but I'm sure I can help.
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Steve Sandman
I need to re-establish writing drum charts. Seems I lost some of that after open heart surgery.I play in mostly the blues vane and when called I need to ...
Searching for help to play Cruise Ship Gigs
Hello,
My name is Salvatore Cafiero and I would like perform with big bands/orchestras on cruise ships. I understand that one critical requisite is ...
Microphone placement
Hi! Gabe, My name is Mary, I play drums with my partner who plays guitar. I am having a terrible time with my vocal because the microphone doesnt seem ...
johnny b.
drumming for 30 yrs now .drummed all over the globe but never read drum music . where do i start??????????
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I have played off and on for 3yrs, but need to really learn to follow the bass player. What is your best tip to learn how. Thanks in advance.
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what's the best thing to buy first when wanting to upgrade your drumkit E.g cymbals, snare etc...
Ready for Cruise Ship Gig?
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Hello Gabe, I hope all is well
I have a quick question for you. I just took on another band and it's a 70's cover band. I'm used to writing ...
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The most important thing to remember when playing a funk drum solo, or any drum solo for a dancing audience, is to keep the groove. You can play around ...
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Recently my drum teacher gave me some shuffle and swing beats to learn. At first they seemed easy but once i tried i just couldnt gat it and still cant ...
playing fast drum tip
my drum teachert has got us playing from this book and im having trouble keeping up because i cant play real fast. so i was wondering if you could give ...
Heading to the "Real World"
I just want to take a moment out to thank you for creating such a fantastic site. Being a 23 year old about to graduate Musicians Institute and head out ...
software to capture rhythms
is there a computer software that will chart out a song tablature? for drum charts?
Using What You Have - Very Important In Todays Economy
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Drum Tuning, drum set selection, and head choice should compliment your next gig. Re-tuning drums, varying cymbals continuously, and using various drum ...
Will Kennedy Drum Tuning Tips
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Will Kennedy Drum Tuning Tips
Broken Hi Hat Pedal Emergency
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Most of us have had a Hi Hat pedal break on us and at the worst times.
I once had a pedal break, where the chain meets the foot board, during a sound ...
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