Friday, February 18, 2011

Latest Drum Transcription!

My latest drum transcription is "Jumper" from Third Eye Blind. This track features some really nice snare work as well as some interesting tom patterns. Feel free to download the chart and be sure to check out my other ones as well. They're all free to download!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Motley Crue Drum Transcription!

My latest drum transcription for a student is "Shout At The Devil" by Motley Crue! Tommy Lee's drumming in the Crue is so inventive and powerful. He's definitely my favorite part of that band. This track has some really nice syncopation as well as some nice hi hat barks and cymbal chokes! It's a little over three minutes of Glam Rock drumming at its finest! Feel free to download it for free and print it out! Be sure to check out my other transcriptions as well!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

February Update!

February finds me even busier than I thought I would be! The renovations on the new house have taken quite a bit longer than originally expected. We are hoping to be in by the end of February or early March. We are most definitely chomping at the bit to get in and enjoy our new place!

My teaching schedule is nice and full and I'm so appreciative to all my students and their families for their continued support. I have a waiting list now for certain days/time slots and I'm so grateful to be busy!

NAMM was a blast and it was great seeing all my company contacts and meeting new ones. It was also nice reconnecting with some old friends. It makes for a tiring day but well worth it!

Party Jones has been playing regularly as usual. The current lineup is slamming and I'm having a blast playing with these guys! The website has been updated so be sure to check it out here:


The newest club we're playing is a bit of a haul from South Orange County but it is beautiful. It's La Palapa in Long Beach! Right on the water with excellent food and ambience. A great place to have some dinner and drinks and listen to Party Jones!

My latest drum transcription is "Fear Of A Blank Planet" from Porcupine Tree. A little over seven minutes of 6/4, 4/4/ and 5/4 with some CRAZY Gavin Harrison fills thrown in for good measure! You can download it and challenge yourself here:


Hope everyone's 2011 is progressing nicely!