Making of Zildjian Cymbals
Ever wonder why Zildjian cymbals are too expensive? Check this video and you’ll find out why…
Drum Lessons with Jun Regalado
Last week I started to take drum lessons with Mr. Jun Regalado, one of the most top-rated independent session drummers here in the Philippines. After 4 to 5 years of little drumming activity because I have to finish college so I can have some sort of a fallback whenever things didn’t work out for my drumming, I figured out that it would be great to start drumming again with Sir Jun.
One of the first thing he asked me was to play a groove so he could hear the crap that I will make. hehehe. But seriously he will point out the inconsistencies in your playing which will make you aware of the sound you’re making with the drums. We then proceeded with wrist stroke studies and some materials that basically lubricated my drumming gills. My first lesson with him started out real good and I know this will be the start of a good drumming comeback for me.
Having a good drum teacher and mentor can really help you a lot especially when seeking advice, how to execute things easier and a lot more. Make an investment to find one because this will help you in the long run.
Thoughts on Grip
Learning how to hold and grip your drumsticks is one of the things that you should pay close attention to. Its very vital for you to learn the proper way to hold the sticks because its the first step in developing good technique.
I’m gonna share some of my thoughts on how I developed my grip. Hopefully you’ll get something out of this. Read more