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In this blog, I examine a real-life example of recording some original music with a band I was in a
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7 Top Australian Studio Drummers Share Their Pro Tips and recording Secrets
Welcome to Studio Drummer Pro
To excel as a studio drummer, you need mastery of your drum kit, rock-solid timing, knowledge of music styles, the ability to follow instructions, calmness under pressure, and a sense of humor.
Here, read the stories of Australian legendary studio drummers as they reveal their secrets and practical tips.
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Ever have a question about studio drumming? Click here to have all of your studio drumming FAQs answered by author, drum educator and 50+ year pro drummer, David Hicks.
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Studio drumming secrets from the best drummers in the recording business. Read their profiles, stories in the studio and discover their pro tips and drum set ups in the recording studio.
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A Celebration of 7 of Australia's most celebrated studio drummers. From the hey day of recording sessions in the 50s and 60s, read the stories from the drummers that often did 4-5 recording sessions per day
Unlock the hidden treasures of studio drumming as we delve into the depths of little-known secrets.
Unravel the enigmatic world of studio drumming and find answers to frequently asked questions about the craft.
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Stick Figures
The only book written about Australian studio drummers. This book is featured in national libraries and studied in educational institutions
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These studio drummers have recorded 100’s if not thousands of recordings for international and Australian artists, music for film, TV commercials, TV shows and their own recording projects.
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Real-Life Tales From The Studio (When The Unexpected Occurs)
Come with me inside actual recording sessions in this blog. I’m going to recollect a few of the moments which
Ben Todd Interviews Danny Farrugia, Gareth Thomson
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Understanding the Role of the Studio Drummer
Introduction When recordings are made using a rhythm section (principally drums, bass and piano and/or guitar), that rhythm section is