Drum It With Brummet

  Answering Your Q's  Q: What were your earliest memories of drum influences? I started right after high school when I got my first drum-set and met some other musicians. I have been a big fan of Phil Collins & Genesis , Joey Kramer of Aerosmith and Neil Peart from Rush . But, really, I just had this drive to get on stage. I played drum-set for about nine years and a lot of different music such as rock, country, blues, reggae, R. & B.; even in a waltz band, ( Yawn ). When I saw Lenny Castro perform with Toto - that really turned me on to percussion. It made me think that, whoa, there are other things out there than just drums-et; you know, shakers & cowbells, timbales and congas. It wasn't long before I got my first set of congas, and not long after that I met David Thiaw, a Senegalese Drum Master, who became my mentor.  I have always respected his playing; what he can do with a djembe is just magical. He is a master with his hands.  Soon I was into tal...

  https://youtu.be/5la4Ld3hwhI?si=-p8ZrglyRTIPXRqL Vive Latino   on KEXP from Mexico with Austin TV performing at El Desierto Casa Estudio: ~~~     Find our Books:   on Amazon Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

  Did you know ?   Studies have revealed that drummer's brains act differently than rest of the population - in a good way  :) Drummers are show to have more effective problem-solving skills.  ~~~     Follow Dave:   on Amazon Subscribe to:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

  adren·aline 1. a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands when a person is frightened, angry, or excited that increases rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and prepares the body to react to danger. "Performing live really gets your adrenaline going" Adrenaline Awareness Adrenaline can affect your dynamics, tempo and endurance when playing drums more than you think and being in control of it can ensure your reputation as a tasty drummer. Simply being aware of what triggers your own adrenaline surges can help with the controlling of it. I try to check in on myself continuously to ensure my personal triggers are not rushing the tempos. When playing drums adrenaline rushes can be brought on by a few different things: Nervousness - If you are at all nervous before or while performing this will have an effect on your inner clock, making you perceive tempos differently. We tend to rush beginnings and fills when nervous and it can ruin the groove and...

    Sound Quotes Sharing inspirational, informative,  amusing quotes from people in the music industry.  Want to submit a quote with our audience?  Find our  Submission Guidelines & Contact Information   HERE "Drum fever is sweeping the country  as people discover the physical,  psychological and spiritual rewards...  even for those who can't read a note of music."  ~ Claudia Ricci ~~~     Find our Books:   on Amazon Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

  Did you know that Dave is also an author ?  Find this book at:  https://www.amazon.ca/Down-Road-Collection-Dave-Brummet-ebook/dp/B0DYS8DVS9 His family memoir recently received this amazing review: “ I recently came across Down the Road , and what immediately stood out was how vividly you bring four generations of family history to life.  From Maria’s courageous journey from a remote Romanian village to her arranged marriage, to the political and personal lives of her sons, and finally your own reflections on the legacy of these stories, the memoirs weave together personal triumph, historical events, and heartfelt memory in a way that feels deeply intimate and universal.  That blend of family memoir, historical storytelling, multigenerational narratives, and personal reflection… focused on family sagas, memoirs spanning generations, World War and Great Depression histories,  and books about personal and cultural heritage. ”  E. White Aren't our reader...