New Vid lessons from Chip Ritter!
March 2012 “Chip Chops” New Drum Lesson Videos!
Aquarian Drum Heads Artist Chip Ritter has released the official “Season Premiere” of his new downloadable drum lesson videos! Episode
1 is available online today
March 13, 2012 at 9:28 am / Posted in: Artist News
Gregg Potter and the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert!
March 8, 2012 at 11:03 am / Posted in: Artist News
Three new drum books from Roy Burns!
Kendor Music Announces Collaboration With Roy Burns
Delevan, Y – Kendor Music, Inc. proudly announces an exciting collaboration with Roy Burns to publish three new books by the iconic drummer: Solo Secrets; Relaxed Hand Technique; and The Creative Drumset Workbook. Slated for release in February 2012, Solo Secrets (Of The Left Hand And Bass Drum) is based on the drum set artistry of Roy Burns. This book will improve the drummer’s left hand technique, bass drum control, hand-to-hand coordination, overall speed, and rhythmic creativity in any playing style or idiom. Solo and fill-in playing skills are enhanced through use of the entire drum set. Edited by percussionist and well-known educational composer Murray Houllif, the book includes a DVD featuring Roy Burns’ amazing final clinic in 1989. Roy’s clinics were a balanced mixture of good natured humor, education, demonstrations, information, questions and answers, and finished off with a powerful exciting drum solo featuring Roy’s phenomenal techniques. At the beginning of the clinic, Roy’s opening single stroke roll on a snare drum got the message across that this was going to be a meaningful and business like educational experience for all ages. NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME ANYWHERE you can see a vintage Roy Burns clinic on the DVD with Roy’s first new book in years (The only Roy Burns clinic on film). Available from music retailers or kendormusic.com (item #21194, $17.95).
Roy Burns became famous as a big band drummer in his early twenties… » Continue Reading
February 21, 2012 at 9:28 am / Posted in: Artist News
Shay Godwin on new Zappa Tribute CD track.
Aquarian artist Shay Godwin is on a recent Frank Zappa family-sanctioned tribute album, appearing with his band The Dirty Diamond. Shay’s drum tracks were recorded at Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, the private Zappa recording studio where many classic Zappa tracks were recorded. The album includes members of Zappa Plays Zappa, as well as mixes of unreleased tracks from the Zappa archives. Currently Shay continues his role as a session drummer at eDrumSessions.com, an online recording studio.
February 24, 2012 at 9:56 am / Posted in: Artist News
Gregg Potter with the Buddy Rich Big Band
http://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2012/01/gregg-potter-with-the-buddy-rich-big-band/
January 5, 2012 at 12:28 pm / Posted in: Artist News
NEW! The MANHASSET® Drummer Stand
Aquarian Artist Andy Ziker has designed a music stand specifically for the drummer and percussionist. It is extremely portable with a full desk and 16” chrome shaft that attaches via a multi-angle, multi-clamp to all varieties of drumset tom mount hardware. It’s now possible to place the music exactly where the drummer needs it–without taking floor space.
The Drummer Stand provides:
• Drum Students – comfortable, efficient tool to improve their practice routine.
• Drum Instructors – mechanism to upgrade their teaching studio environment.
• Studio Drummers – perfect way to view drum charts.
• Big Band Jazz Drummers – direct sightline to the conductor.
The Drummer Stand also attaches easily to other devices like microphone stands, providing the functionality of a full music stand while minimizing visual interference for the audience.
“I designed this stand out of necessity to help my students learn to read music. Little did I know how “cool” they would find it. It couldn’t work better.”
Andy Ziker – professional drummer, teacher, and author (Drum Aerobics and Daily Drum Warm-Ups)
January 31, 2012 at 3:20 pm / Posted in: Artist News
Coming soon from Roy Burns and Kendor Music!
Drumset book collaborations with Roy Burns:
1. Solo Secrets Of The Left Hand And Bass Drum (February 2012)
Techniques of Roy and Buddy Rich explained. Includes DVD of Roy’s last drumset clinic.
2. Creative Drumset Workbook (April 2012)
Shows players how to create interesting drumset solos from written-out snare drum music. 12 snare dum solos, 18 drumset solos, plus warm-up studies.
3. Relaxed Hand Technique (June 2012)
The most complete instructive book you will see to help you develop your optimal technique with speed, power, finesse, and total relaxation.
January 3, 2012 at 9:10 am / Posted in: Artist News
Drumset for Preschoolers: A Guide for Teachers/Parents of 2 to 6 Year-Olds by Andy Ziker
New Book by Try Publishing Transforms Junior Drumkits into a Valuable Learning Tool
TRY Publishing proudly announces the release of Drumset for Preschoolers: A Guide for Teachers/Parents of 2 to 6 Year-Olds. This book has been specially designed by drummer/teacher/inventor Andy Ziker to extend the life of the mini-drumset through a unique, fun, and easy teaching method.
Drumset for Preschoolers is compatible with all brands of junior drumkits and will also work with the plastic drum peripheral that comes with the Rock Band video game. The book uses a color-coded notation system and is accompanied by a page of colored identification stickers. The book also includes valuable information on the following:
• Drumset assembly instructions
• How to quiet down the drums
• Protecting the hearing of your little one
• Picking out drumsticks
• How to hold the sticks and use the pedals
Drumset for Preschoolers involves these early childhood, music, and drumming skills and concepts (and many more…).
• The Alphabet
• Counting
• Soft to loud
• Slow to fast
• How to read music notation
• Simple Rock Beats
Free supplemental video content will soon be available at www.prodrumshop.com and www.andyziker.com. These short clip will provide key insight for teachers and parents without musical training.
Drumset for Preschoolers is an amazing deal at $16.95. For more information, contact TRY Publishing at 323-469-6285 or info@prodrumshop.com (or inquire at your local music store).
December 29, 2011 at 9:26 am / Posted in: Artist News
ALICIA WARRINGTON: NEW DRUMMER FOR THE DOLLYROTS!
Drummer, Alicia Warrington, has joined Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas, in their Los Angeles-based Pop / Punk trio, The Dollyrots.
The band has released three full length albums (Eat My Heart Out, Because I’m Awesome and A Little Messed Up) and several singles and EPs through the Lookout, Blackheart, and Brando record labels. In addition, The Dollyrots’ music has earned them song placements, commercials, and acting stints in television shows including Hewlett-Packard, Kohls, CSI:NY, ABC Family’s Greek, Ugly Betty, Vampire Diaries, The Price is Right, Easy A, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, Reaper, and Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, among others.
Over the past 10 years, The Dollyrots have worked with a number of well-known producers including John Fields (Andrew WK, Pink), Chris Testa (Jimmy Eat World, Dixie Chicks), Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More), Sylvia Massy (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool), and Neal H. Pogue (Outkast, Travis Barker.)
For The Dollyrots, 2012 is gearing up to be their best year yet as they head back into the studio to record their fourth full length album independently and with John Fields, producer of “Eat My Heart Out” and “Because I’m Awesome.” The album is in large part being funded by fans through a Kickstarter crowdsourcing project that has thus far doubled initial fundraising expectations. Coming off a strong year of touring and recording the band is anxious to expand their horizons and build on what they’ve accomplished with a new album supported… » Continue Reading
November 30, 2011 at 8:51 am / Posted in: Artist News
Aquarian welcomes Gabe Ford!
Gabe Ford is drumming for the band “Little Feat” and is the newest member of the Aquarian family. Welcome aboard Gabe!!!
November 29, 2011 at 8:14 am / Posted in: Artist News
