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Gavin Harrison's CPU Theory

  As I had mentioned in the last post, this time around we are going to get into some deep thinking with the help of Gavin Harrison and his CPU theory . I recently stumbled upon this incredible drummer though Drumeo , an online drum channel that offers lessons and has tons of free resources.  https://youtu.be/woI6t8dCQcQ?si=r5yddF8yXKBudgju Gavin’s thinking in this video puts into words what I had discovered (eventually) over the 40 years of my career in music.  Which is:  If you are playing so intensely that you can’t self analyze (and correct) your own playing, or truly listen and react to the other musicians around you, you need to back off. Once you have this concept in mind and learn to apply it you will be much more in control of everything you do. It is important have time to look around and smile instead of staring at your snare drum like a transfixed cobra. In the video you might have noticed those little chime-like cymbals that Gavin has on his left.  Seeing and hearing those
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In The Media

  Typically, when it comes to obtaining and managing media appearances the one they deal with is myself (Lillian). However it is always a treat to have Dave - the other half of this business and marriage partnership - invited for interviews.  Today I get to celebrate this fun and interesting discussion about the world of drumming with  Dave Brummet  on the  Small Talk Podcast  with  Nancy Guitar Drop in to find the interview  Here ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~
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Music is Connection, Communication

Today's article was submitted to us by James Divine - a retired teacher, who has taken on a half-time teaching job where he embraces the challenges and joys involved in starting a band program from scratch at a charter school. He is host of the Almost Everything I’ve Learned About Teaching Band podcast. He spends the other half of his time speaking , consulting with schools on their music programs, and creating curriculum like Jazz From The Start .  In this article, James shares the story of meeting and being greatly impressed by music teacher Julie Harrison.   Check out his books on Amazon ! Music is Connection, Communication Music is a language onto its own, but it requires a master translator to bring it to the masses. In my 26 years as a teacher, I have had the opportunity to observe a lot of teachers. Julie Harrison is the absolute best! I had an opportunity to work with her and her students at The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind . I’ve known her and observed her
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In The Media

Drop into the link below to find  a fun and wacky interview with Dave on  The Opinionistics Podcast.  This podcast offers creative, engaging, laughable content with the intent of providing entertaining, humorous stories and personalities. Dave Brummet's discussion is on  Season 12, Episode 2 .  https://open.spotify.com/episode/33EcwDXxD4Krb0hmuVO6qf?si=IY34kE-9R5-xC39XXmLsBg&nd=1&dlsi=29c825eb5bc844a7 We began networking with host Peter Clemenson (AKA jåamiealoönæ) since early 2022 & have had the pleasure of appearing on his podcast twice so far.  Thanks Peter for your support of our work :) ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~
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Dave's " Nate Smith Challenge "

 Is less really more when it comes to drum kit size? I often ponder this as I haul, setup and break down my 7 piece drum kit back and forth to gigs. Could I actually be happy with only a couple of toms and just a few cymbals? How about no toms at all and nothing but a set of hi-hats to groove with – I thought; no way how could one possibly… - then I took a good look at a group called the Fearless Flyers with Nate Smith on the drums. Very humbling.  https://youtu.be/LfjEgfEzu-8?si=O5ZDoFEvU-9xzAzp Nate utilizes just a snare, kick and hi-hats, and absolutely blew me away with the grooves he provides for these guys. In the first video I watched he dropped a stick during a solo and continued one-handed and finished it off spectacularly - you could see the bass player, Joe Dart, laugh - in utter amazement - at what he did.  I, too, was stunned and proceeded to watch everything I could on this guy. He does more with that minimal amount of gear than a lot of us can do with our big multi-tom
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Enjoy legendary percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo and his father Mañengue Hidalgo along with their friends, performing Buena Vista Social Club's "El Carretero" live outside in Puerto Rico in this 7 minute video. Turn it up and feel the love! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRQQz7ZfZ9U Featuring: Christian Nieves: Cuatro  Edgardo “KAKO” Maldonado: Guiro  Giovanni Hidalgo: Conga  Mañengue Hidalgo: Conga  Millo Torres: Acoustic guitar  Modesto Nieves: Acoustic guitar  Raul Maldonado: Bongos ~~~ Find us online via: https://taplink.cc/brummet ~~~
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  Feist, according to Wikipedia,  has released "six studio albums as of 2023, Feist received three Juno awards at the 2012 ceremony: Artist of the Year, Adult Alternative Album of the Year for  Metals , and Music DVD of the Year for her documentary  Look at What the Light Did Now ." This video is something one could really to disappear into. The beautiful mix of instruments fit so smoothly with this Canadian Indie singer.  Check out the wind instruments in this one - well done! And kudo's for the excellent sound quality for this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kTDbdQqS3k ~~   Find us online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~
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