Drum It With Brummet

-- Quote of the Day --  " The way musicians feel about music, I've noticed, Is more than the rest of us who dabble at it or listen to it. It goes beyond the emotional healing of listening to music. Musicians use the words 'play together' for a reason.  Dave refers to it as getting back in the sandbox.  It is a time of meditation for some,  Relief from daily life for others... But in general musicians have their own little family groups Their gatherings rejuvenate them, it is their safe-haven.  They have this unspoken understanding  of what other musicians have been through. They each know the pain, the energy, the time,  the dedication... and the costs... including, sometimes, the sacrifice of relationships  Because some people just can't understand this bond." ~ Lillian Brummet ~~   http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Just a quick note to let you know: Our drum teaching studio ( Angle Hill Studio ; Creston, BC Canada) is now registered with both P.O.S.T. and C.H.I.P programs, certifying that we are following COVID protocol.  We are very conscious of protocol:  - E veryone is asked to wash their hands via the student bathroom; fresh towels are provided. - We have a box of masks handy by the entrance door. - Spacing appointments out allows us the time to clean common areas (switches, chairs, etc) between students. - We also thoroughly clean the studio regularly. - Workshops are kept to a small number to allow for spacing. - Even the drums have washable covers to ensure clean surfaces.   Family group workshops are welcome (ie 1 Adult + 2 kids @ 7 yrs is $40/hour); drums can be provided.  ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

 Recommended Resources Today we'd like to share a couple impressive musical resources: This article explains African drums and defines many different kinds of drums to help make it easier to the new drummer looking into this continent's wide array of musical instruments and astounding, unique styles of playing. Info :  https://barkingdrum.com/the-definitive-guide-to-african/ Check out these beautiful flute and wind instruments, thunder makers and so much more. Awesome demonstrations of numerous percussive instruments and use of a loop machine.  Info :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNttzx_z_QE ~~  www.BrummetMedia.ca ~~

How to Look After Your Instruments On The Road * Written by Rory Oza - a freelance content writer on range of subjects including finance. If you're a musician who travels with equipment, then you know the challenges you face in caring for your instrument for on the road. Having musician's insurance is an essential requirement to cover you in those situations where you need to replace or repair an instrument quickly. This is especially true for travelling musicians whose livelihood is entwined with their instrument. Whatever equipment you carry on the road, here are the most important tips to remember to ensure you protect your instrument while on the move. Chances are, if you're on the road, you've had your instrument long enough already to know how to look after it at home. You keep it cased, stow it safely, clean it regularly and look it over for any marks or damage. The road though isn't a normal environment and looking after your instrument means following some ...

Recommended Resources Today, we'd like to share a pair of recommended resources to check out: A wonderful video showing that physical appearance and age have nothing to do with musical talent and ability:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wkCsnFRuwg&fbclid=IwAR3Vf673swW6Lmx5b5XIStohuY6-iOoKoXpvDlFivaCG1teIKUlakmQ6JkI I always play this one during the holiday season... at least a couple times :) https://www.facebook.com/pedro.yrigoyen.7/videos/2888023314548536/UzpfSTEwMDAwMjg4ODk2NDg5MjozOTkxNjQzNTE0MTk1MTkx/   ~~ http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

How to Mic Drums  * Written by Eli L Higginbotham: "I love mixing live sound, tracking in a recording studio, and I love to make happy music. ...What is happy music? ...Well in my opinion making music happy is making music sound great!" One of the most difficult things for inexperienced audio engineers and music producers to do is get a great drum sound. Drum kits can be very tough to deal with just simply due to how many mics are needed, how many moving parts they have, and how frustrating drummer personalities can be. Believe it or not, microphone placement is the single most important aspect of the getting a great drum sound regardless of the equipment you have at your disposal. Drums, microphones, preamps, eq's, compressors, and speakers can only sound as good as they are made. However the biggest variable in the entire chain is the placement of the microphone. Microphones are input transducers but they are also the first equalizer in the audio signal path. Don't ...

  Do You Want to Be a Musician   ...Or Just Learn to Play Songs?  * Written by:  Denver Chetty is a musician, music teacher and entrepreneur.  Whenever I meet a student for the first time I ask them a few questions:  - Why do you want to learn to play the guitar?  - What's your favourite type of music?  Who are your favourite artists/bands?  - Do you want to be a musician or do you just want to learn to play songs? The last question always baffles them. The common response to that question is: - " Is there a difference? " The answer is " Yes, there is a huge difference... to me anyway ." If a student just wants to learn to play songs then I find the songs that they like, work it out in different keys and then teach them the chords and anything else that they need to play the song exactly the way they hear it. This method is very productive in them learning to play the songs they love and in building a repertoire very fast. In a year some...

Tips on How to Teach Music to Children With Dyslexia  It is very important to make it clear at the start that dyslexia is not the result of low intelligence, although it is possible for someone of low intelligence also to be dyslexic. A teacher may be totally baffled by the child who does not respond to teaching methods that are successful for most of her other pupils, especially as there is no obvious reason for the pupil's lack of progress. At the outset, it is important to begin with a subject that encourages a pupil's confidence. For example, during the first lesson why not spend some time getting to know each other and to find out what fires their imagination. Aural tests can be given in every lesson, although the teacher can test the pupil without him even realizing it. For example, when he plays a piece of music, the teacher can stop him midway and ask him to sing the last note or clap in time to the last bar. Dyslexic pupils constantly lose their place whilst playing, e...