| Pro Percussion Clinic Archive |
Mapex Drums Presented Saturday, August 17th, 2002 |
Gregg Bissonette Sponsored by Mapex Drums & Zildjian Cymbals Gregg Bissonette is truly a master clinician. Gregg focuses on learning, and his experiences with David Lee Roth, Toto, Steve Lukather, Steve Vai, Linda Rondstadt, Larry Carleton, and Santana allow Gregg to pull from just about every type of playing situation and apply his knowledge to clinics. Gregg covers a variety of styles and techniques on drum set, from rudimental snare segments to dynamic brush demonstrations. Lately, he has been busy recording with the likes of Duran Duran on their "Top Trash" CD, Don Henley's "Inside Job", and winning a Grammy for his work on Santana's "Supernatural" album, "El Farol". These clinics focus on the importance of adapting to any musical situation. A number one session and live player worldwide, Gregg brings his knowledge of drums and his love for education together for this very special clinic event. Check out the article from this clinic HERE Check out his website at www.favorednations.com |
Drum Workshop Drums Presented BILLY ASHBAUGH Saturday, June 8th 2002 Co-Sponsors: Paiste Cymbals, Vic
Firth Sticks, Evans Heads & DrumFrame |
Billy Ashbaugh Get all the Details from the clinic!
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Billy
Cobham Sponsored by Yamaha Drums & Co-Sponsored by Remo, Sabian & Vic Firth - Only a few times in history has a musician been singled out as the world class master of his instrument. Billy Cobham is one of those few artists. For over 30 years, he has received international acclaim as the total consummate percussionist. The legendary Billy Cobham, with his matchless, dazzling, ambidextrous skills as a drummer, has applied the same insistent fervor to his long list of monumental achievements. He’s an accomplished composer and record producer. Billy held this clinic at AJ's on May 14th, 2002. Read the write up from his visit to AJ's View the photo gallery from Billy's clinic Visit his website at http://www.billycobham.com
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| Dom Famularo Sponsored by Sabian - Dom was here the weekend of February 23rd, 24th, 2002. He was at AJ's all day Saturday the 23rd, giving a master class at 9:30am - 10:30am, limited to 20 students. Then Sunday the 24th he was at the USF College of Fine Arts, for a FREE clinic & performance for P.A.S. Then Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th, Dom gave more one-on-one private lessons. Thanks to all who came out and got the chance to learn from Dom! Pix from
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 Dom
Famularo • He's Back!!May 17th, 2002 Sponsored by Sabian Dom liked it here so much in February, he wanted to come back. He was here May 17th, once again giving one-on-one's from 11am - 5pm and a master class from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. The master class was $25 and limited to 20 students & the one-on-one's were $65 per hour and time slots filled up fast. |
"They were very excited to be here..." AJ Fun Photo Gallery
coming soon with pictures taken by Akira, Kozo & Hagi. |
Akira
Jimbo & Kozo Suganuma Tuesday January 22nd, 2002 at 7:00pm Musical. Exciting. Dynamic. Blazing. Solid. Astonishing. All these words can be used to describe Akira Jimbo. He has been a leading figure in the Japanese music scene for more than 16 years and continues gaining well-deserved international recognition. Joining him for this Master class was Kozo Suganuma, both of them are well known and highly respected in their country, Japan. Read the write up from his visit to AJ's back in 2000! 01/22/02 Write up coming soon! |
| Chad Wackerman
- Chad's professional career began in 1978 with the Bill Watrous band.
Since thenhe has amassed a remarkable body of work including a seven
year association with Frank Zappa, with whom he toured the USA and
Europe and recorded 26albums including the London Symphony recordings.
He has also recorded 6albums and toured with guitar legend Allan Holdsworth,
recorded albums and toured with artists as diverse as Steve Vai, Andy
Summers, Men At Work, Dweezil Zappa and Tom Grant. Tuesday, Nov.
13th 2001 |
Tuesday, Nov. 13th 2001 |
Monday,
October 29th 2001 |
Marco Minnemann - Thanks to DW, Meinl, and Bill Mink, Marco is back for another killer clinic! If you haven't seen the amazing Marco, from native Germany, you need to. He rarely makes it to the states, fortunately he has chosen to return to our store. We at AJ's had heard of Marco before he came here a year ago, but had no idea how impressive this artist was. Do yourself a favor and sign up today to see him Monday, October 29th, at 6:30pm
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| Five-Star
Drumshops Tour An Exclusive series of drum seminars, featuring Drum Workshop drum designer John Good and renowned drum artist Billy Ward, kicked-off in Tampa, Florida on September 12th, the “Spectrum Of Sound” tour includes stops at 16 of the top drum shops in the United States. |
Read the write-up by Alex Shreve |
At AJ's Wednesday, August
29th, 2001 |
Mike Snyder has a Master's Degree in Percussion from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's Degree in Percussion from the University of Oregon. Mike has been immersed in electronic drums and percussion as a performer, inventor and product designer. His work in drum trigger design has greatly refined the technology used to trigger electronics from acoustic drums. He is also the author of "Linear Drumming: A Creative Approach," Warner Bros. Publications & "In the Style of...", published by TPI Press...This was an Electronic specialist's dream! |
Peter Erskine began playing the drums at the age of four, and has now been at the forefront of world-class jazz ensembles for nearly thirty years. His first major professional work was with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, which he joined in 1972. After a three year stint with Kenton and a two year stay with Maynard Ferguson, he joined Weather Report in 1978. The excellence of the partnership between Erskine and bassist Jaco Pastorius was an integral part of that group's success.
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Check
Out the Write-up by Mike LaSala |
Check out the write-up by Mike LaSala! |
Gregg Bissonette is known for his incredible versatility and his command of every style of drumming. Gregg covers a variety of styles and techniques on drum set from rudimental snare segments to dynamic brush demonstrations. Lately he has been busy recording with the likes of Duran Duran, "Pump Trash" CD, Don Henley's "Inside Job", and of course, winning a Grammy for the work he did on Santana's "Supernatural" album.
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| Grammy-winner Luis Conte is an acknowledged master of percussion. His celebrated career includes touring and/or recording work with some of the greatest names in contemporary music, including Madonna, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Santana ("Supernatural" album), Jackson Browne, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and Cuban legends Arturo Sandoval and Cachao. He can also be heard on the scores and/or soundtracks to such box office smashes as Mission Impossible, Rain Man, Waiting To Exhale, Coming To America, Disney’s animated Tarzan, and many more. - check out his site! |
What a Show!!!! Click here to read more |
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Hilary Jones
is proof that the best musicians are those whose influences are welded
to their foundation no matter what style of music they're playing.
You should have seen Hilary's high level of technique and keen sense
of musicality that is so prevalent in her playing. Check out the write-up
by Mike LaSala!! For more info on Hilary visit www.hilaryjones.com
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| Russ Miller
is one of the top touring and session drummers in the world. His musical
versatility has led him to work with an incredible list of international
artists that includes legends like Ray Charles, Ricki Lee Jones, The
Bee Gees, Slash, Montell Jordan and many, many more. Be sure to check
out the write-up For more info on Russ visit www.russmiller.com
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Kenny Aronoff |
Sonny Emory & Gerry Brown |
Stephen Perkins
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Dave Weckl
On Saturday, December 11, drummer Dave Weckl conducted a Master Class in a very intimate setting. Over 75 students attended this most spectacular event. As always, Dave captured everyone’s attention and had everyone on the edge of his or her seat. He performed several play along tunes and solos from his new C.D. along with sequenced music. Gumbi Ortiz, the percussionist for the Al Dimeola Band, stopped by and played along with Dave. They showed how drums and percussion work together to create a groove. |
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Dennis Chambers
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Wednesday, December 15, Dennis Chambers, one of the great drummers
of this century, conduced a 2-hour Master Class. Dennis started the
class with his legendary one-hour drum solo. He dazzled the audience
with his explosive lightning fast single stroke rolls, cross-sticking
on the cymbals, ostinato patterns with his feet, and several hand
and foot combinations. After his opening solo, he performed his funk-meets-jazz
style drive accompanied with sequence music. He also talked about
his wild days with George Clinton and Parliament Funk. At the end,
Dennis performed another ripping and unbelievable solo that definitely
left the audience speechless. This was followed by Dennis’ famous
last words …. “Are there are any questions?”
Also checkout Dennis website. http://www.dennischambers.com |
Dom Famularo Clinic
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AJ' s hosted Dom Famularo for two full days of drumming-related activities. In the morning, AJ and Dom visited Pierce Middle School, where Dom delivered a motivational speech on music to seventh and eight graders. Over the course of two days, Famularo also taught a master class and fourteen one-hour drum lessons. He capped off his day by conducting a free, two and a half hour drum set clinic. Also checkout Dom's website. http://www.domfamularo.com |
Virgil Donatti Clinic
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Long recognized as an outstanding talent in his native
Australia, this LA session artist is a veteran of many recording and
touring gigs with such acts as Tribal Tech, Melissa Etheridge, Tina
Arena, Southern Sons, Brett Garsed, David Hirshfelder, Scott Henderson,
Ricc Fierabracci and many more. Virgil now garners many ovations and
full houses at his critically acclaimed "High Powered" clinic
performances. Also checkout Virgil's website. http://www.virgildonati.com
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On
Saturday, November 13, drummer Stephen Perkins conducted a most
unusual clinic. Stephen performed in a drum circle. Everyone who
attended the clinic either brought their own percussion instruments
or were given a percussion instrument to participate in the clinic.
He dazzled the audience starting with his splash cymbal solo using
his hands, timpani solo using an inverted china cymbal placed on
the top of the timpani head, which created an unusual and unforgettable
sound. Stephen performed with taped music featuring his new solo
project, Banyan. He finished the clinic with a 45-minute drum solo.
Stephen definitely had the chops. Drum Workshop, Zildjian, Latin
Percussion and Pro Mark hosted this clinic.
He
also discussed hand and foot techniques, practice routines, microphone
techniques, and drum set-ups. In his discussions, he emphasized
the importance of having a local pro drum shop and “hats off”
to A.J. for keeping the drum shops alive. He also commented on when
he was growing up how fortunate he was to have a pro drum shop in
his hometown. Yamaha sponsored this Master Class.
