Drum It With Brummet

   Answering Your Q's Q: Dave could you explain what level of involvement do you have in the music industry? (Hobby, side project, part-time or full-time?)  A: In my first 10 years as a musician I played in working, professional bands almost exclusively, filling in the corners with casual non-musical work here and there.  When I caught the hand drum bug 30 years ago there were very few sources of the instruments I was interested in (djembes, talking drums) so I started building plastics, hemp and fiberglass drums for custom order only.  I would say I am still a full timer in the music industry, just not necessarily playing full time.  My days are actually VERY full - I balance teaching drum kit and hand drums through our studio and group workshops, playing in a weekend band (Tantrum), building and repairing hand drums and manufacturing a line of conga accessories.  If I'm not doing these things, I'm presented with a long list from my business partner a...

Theatre and Musicians Unite Footlighters Theatre Society: Performing arts in the Creston Valley - a great place for musicians to consider volunteering and gaining great exposure, and possible networking contacts!  https://www.facebook.com/CrestonFootlighters Back a decade or so ago, Dave volunteered with the Grand Forks Theatre company for their rendition of Fiddler On the Roof - he had a blast and instantly gained notoriety in the Boundary Region (BC Canada) for his skills. ~~~   Find us online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter Today I'd like to discuss the audio book Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter - by Curtis Jackson https://youtu.be/zKEUKTxFomE To be perfectly honest, I've never been drawn to the hip hop or rap genre of music although a song or two from that genre have a place in the long list of music I've enjoyed.  I was browsing YouTube audio books for something interesting to listen to while I completed mundane chores around the office and studio... and found this incredible piece of work put out by Curtis Jackson.  Curtis - for those of you who don't know - made it in music as a rap megastar, known as 50 Cent, but also branched out into the corporate world investing in businesses and mentoring young music talent entering the stream.  I became addicted to listening to the man explain, in his own voice, his adventurous life from surviving in childhood, like everyone else in his world - by peddling drugs on the street. Through tenacity and talent alone he stro...

Rhapsody in Blue Such a fun video - a great rendition of Rhapsody in Blue  With Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili and a French orchestra filled with brilliant smiles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U-IXWaapx4 ~~~  Find us online here:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

 Inspiring Home Made Instruments Have you had a chance to see Nicolas Bras  and his inspiring home made instruments? This musician has a great deal of fun building unique home made instruments and then sharing them in his videos. Find him on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/musiquesdenullepart Check out his Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/user/musiquesdenullepart ~~~   Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

Recommended Resource Jumpstart Foundation is a project supported by Music BC which provides on-demand videos helping musicians "leverage your artist brand to build an audience". Join for free...   foundations.musicbc.org You will find a series of videos sharing how artists and creative entrepreneurs in the music industry can think outside the box with their brand in order to find and grow their audience.  The instructors will outline several branding strategies that can be replicated by artists at any career level to grow their reach, as well as explore innovative ways artists can leverage creative partnerships, brand campaigns and alike to build and sustain their core audience – and ultimately help create revenue and influence in the music market.  Visit: foundations.musicbc.org ~~~   Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

Buy Local   https://www.facebook.com/buylocalcreston/videos/1527874404302277 Buy Local Creston  (a non-profit project run through Kootenay Employment Services and other orgs) has done a series of videos promoting local businesses. We are so lucky as it was our turn!  Dave's  Angle Hill Studio   offers drum repair, servicing and lessons. He also has a little gift shop in the studio, where you can get gift certificates too Here is the video 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/buylocalcreston/videos/1527874404302277 It was super nice, that Amy took the time to mention our cookbook which has been received very well locally. " From One Small Garden - Over 300 Delicious Recipes " will be available in Hardcover format in Pealow's Independent grocery store by the first week of December!  Dave Brummet will be appearing there for book signings events too, so watch for announcements about that!  You can also find it on  Amazon  of course, along with all ou...

  BC's Music Programs Got  A Boost in 2022 “As we emerge from the pandemic, our government recognizes that it is essential to strengthen B.C.’s music industry and to expand opportunities for people who work in this sector,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “Our government is committed to supporting British Columbians wanting to pursue a flourishing and sustainable career in music, because when artists succeed, we all shine.” Access the full press release about this fantastic support for musicians HERE : https://www.creativebc.com/2022/05/province-of-bc-supports-the-recovery-of-b-c-s-music-sector-with-a-2-5-million-boost-to-the-amplify-bc-program For information on Creative BC and its programs and services, visit: www.creativebc.com Connect with the Province of B.C. at: news.gov.bc.ca/connect  ~~ Find us online via this landing page:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

 Answering Your Q's Q:  Dave - How long have you been working in the music industry? A: I have been working as a professional drummer since the mid 80’s playing both drum kit and percussion in "top 40" and "classic rock" cover bands, a Grateful Dead tribute band, and a few original bands. My world really opened up when I got involved in hand drums and added multi-percussion to my list of skills.   Over the years I have enjoyed playing in many different genres from the blues, salsa, R&B, reggae to country and original projects too.  On the stage, I have had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the best musicians around! Working with recording studios as a freelance percussionist balanced out the times when the bands were not getting bookings. When we had relocated to a smaller town that had fewer gig opportunities, the bands I played in were more challenging to maintain and it meant there was more travel on my part to get to the out-of-town gigs. My teac...

Audio Book Review If you have not had a chance yet, we absolutely recommend that you check out Ronnie James Dio's FREE audio book on: Youtube:   Rainbow In The Dark :    https://youtu.be/i-rueiCf4KU     You can also obtain it in hardcover, e-book or paperback formats on Amazon: Rainbow In The Dark   It is a memoir of his earliest music memories as a child playing a horned instrument and how this lead to developing the strength he needed later on as a singer. I learned so much about this "New York guy" living in Los Angeles with a close affinity to the British and a passion for the medieval era. Ronnie tells about the early band experiences and then delves right into his  experiences working with world-famous bands - Rainbow , Black Sabbath and his own band Dio. He speaks about the incredible, life-long drive to write amazing songs, to sing with his best voice, to give his fans memorable experiences... mentoring young musicians. "To be in one world-fam...

  A Happy Customer: "I wanted to say a big thank you. I played my drum the other day for the first time in a long time and wow does it sound great! You did an amazing job on those drums. Thank you so much. I am forever grateful! I hope to come to one of your workshops one day. Many thanks  "  ~ Jason Robichaud ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon :  https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet  Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

  * Today's article was written by :  Galen Garwood, who's art involves painting, filmmaking, writing and photography. He currently lives in Northern Thailand. He invites you to share his thoughts on all aspects of the creative spirit and the human condition, our relationship to one another, to other creatures and to this planet we call home. You can visit him at  http://www.galengarwood.com  and his blog site at  http://www.galengarwood.wordpress.com . Back in the early fifties, at the age of nine, I decided that, unquestionably, I'd become an artist, even though I didn't exactly know what that meant and the only painter I knew was my sweet grandmother. I clumsily professed my certainty to my mother one late afternoon. She smiled and nodded, and carried on with whatever she was doing. I had no idea that decision would reverberate with such polarity between anguish and elation throughout my life. But I've never regretted it. Not once in these sixty-four years. A...

Congratulations Christy !!   Dave Brummet's former drum student, all grown up now and a phenomenal guitar player and singer - Christy Vanden - shared that she was just nominated for Best Performer, Best Musician and Best Music Teacher in the Comox Valley Record Newsroom 2022 Reader's Choice Awards !  !!!  Congratulations Christy !! Between performing a large number of outdoor festivals and events, she is also teaching young students during the slow season. Learn more about her via her page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christy.vanden ~~~   Find us online via:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  ~~~ 

  Dave and I opened up this new FaceBook group - started July 7, 2022 - in an effort to help musicians, music teachers and students in our region find one another ... Let's collaborate, support one another!  Share:  your gigs,  your websites,  music sites,  FB pages...  ...tell us about yourself, your band, your band members.  Retail stores, small businesses in the music genre are also welcome.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/775762333840197

Life Lessons from A Drum Circle * Written by Courtney Sperlazza, MPH, has worked in health research and is currently a write-at-home mom to the most handsome and charming two-year-old on the planet. I recently attended two drum workshops by Jim Donovan, music professor and one of the founding members of Rusted Root . I expected to learn how to properly handle a drum, maybe play something that loosely resembled a rhythm. What I didn't expect was to change my whole approach to, well, everything. The principles that make a successful drum circle are the same ones that can improve your day-to-day. What did I learn after a couple of hours of striking a piece of hide stretched over hollowed wood? Everyone starts at the beginning. Of our group of 11, the majority of us were beginners who were learning the hard way that it hurts to bang your thumb off of the edge of a djembe. Then we had the professor of music and professional performer (Jim) among us, who shared a story about how he air d...

  Dave Answers Your Questions !   *Excerpted from an interview we did with the McFly's Book Bliss blog Q: What is your contribution to society? Dave: As a drum teacher I hope to help the next generation of drummers by passing on the knowledge of drums and percussion I have accumulated in my career.  I run a program called Drum it Forward that I was inspired to create years ago.  I go to the schools and offer my services as a drum doctor armed with all the spare parts I have amassed along the way and fix their gear.  The schools don’t have the budget to pay for this and the poor teachers don’t necessarily have the time or knowledge, so I do it as a donation.  All I ask is that if they have any spare parts or pieces laying around that they consider donating it to the cause to perpetuate the program. Find the full interview:  http://mcflysbookbliss.com/brummet-media-group ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  H...

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Steel Drums *Written by Salil Kothari Have you ever seen people playing music from any unused steel container? Does it seem weird? I hope it does not because the man is playing a steel drum. Steel drums or steel pans are the musical instrument made from metal oil barrels. The metal sheet is 0.8 to 1.5 mm thick. The area from where it is struck to produce sound is in the shape of a bowl. Traditionally these drums were actually made from oil barrels. The difference in the modern drums is just that they can be tuned to a certain pitch. Different oval-shaped points on the bowl produce different pitches of sound. Larger ovals produce lower tones. Via this a melodious tune can be struck. Now a day's various sizes are available. They are chosen according to the need. When you think of Caribbean the image of tall dark men striking the drums on a beach must be clicking in your mind. Why not after all the origin of steel drums took place from there and continues to be their traditional instr...

  Recommended Resources Michael Cuellar is the cofounder and VP of Ramona's Gift to Music Foundation , his post on Alignable states "we bring the gift of music to children and young adults through various outlets, scholarships and performance opportunities. A volunteer run non-profit that can be found here:  https://www.ramonasgifttomusic.org -- Youth Inspirations Theate r - nonprofit performing art school filled with volunteers acting as mentors, helping others with a wide array of arts:  http://yitindy.org -- This interview with Dave and I was a lot of fun to do - this time, Dave was answering a lot of the questions and he enjoyed explaining his side of the business, teaching drums, his volunteer project and more. I truly enjoyed reading his responses and I hope you do too :)   Check it out at:  http://www.thecosydragon.com/2021/08/interview-with-lillian-brummet.html ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ...

  Beginner Drum Tips for Playing Latin Music *Written by Louis Stuart, for Drumsplayerworld.com Latin music originated in the Caribbean back in the 18th century. African slaves coming to the Caribbean Islands brought along their instruments like congas, cowbells, djembe and timbales. Originally, they used these instruments as means of communication between different ethnic groups. Cuba became a hot-bed for various instruments. This collection of instruments later became the percussion section of Latin music. The most important thing to remember in Latin music is this: there was no drum set back in the day. With this in mind, contemporary drummers have to merge the style of a drum set with the exotic percussion instruments in the original Latin music instrumentation. A typical drum set in Latin music merely replaces the percussion instruments that should have been there. For example, toms will simulate the conga pattern while the cymbals will duplicate a timbale's bell pattern. The ...

    Quote of the Day  *Excerpted from an interview we did with the  Canadian Media E-zine     Q:   What is the main objective of Angle Hill Studio ? A : Dave has a real passion for passing on his knowledge of the industry to other musicians.  He gets so excited when his students achieve something, he enjoys watching them blossom as drummers & gain confidence.  He has the studio set up so that he can run a YouTube channel, create promotional videos, instrument & musical product reviews, photo shoots & pretty much anything we need to do for the future of our business. Find the full interview:  https://www.canadian-media.com/reviewsinterviews/we-focus-on-topics-that-lead-to-proactive-positive-sustainable-culture-lillian-dave-brummet ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

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Drum Rudiments * Written by David Lopez who invites you to visit DrumsPlayerWorld.com Playing the drums does not only require you to have a drums set and a pair of drums sticks to be able to create music, you also need to learn the drum rudiments that will enable you to create music via certain patterns of drumming. These rudiments are needed in order to create a certain musical piece. If chords are the ones used for the guitars and the keyboard, rudiments are the ones used for drumming. Rudiments are the different patterns that you need to learn in order to be able to create music via the drums. There are various patterns that you get to combine in order to fully make a musical piece. The following are the general rudiments that you need to learn in order to create music: the single stroke, the double stroke, the diddle, the paradiddle, the drag, the flam, and the roll. They are defined as the following: The single stroke is done by a single percussion note. The double stroke is made ...