‘The Barber of Seville’, but make it Phil Collins... In his most recent video, he takes on Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 – specifically, the resplendent ‘Ode to Joy’ section from a recording by great ...

Sooner or later it had to happen — an all-classical Drum Fill Friday. This week's puzzler proves that the world of Beethoven, Stravinsky and Bartók can serve up beats as thunderous as any double ...

On DSCH – Shostakovich: 24 Preludes and Fugues, Ronald Stevenson: Passacaglia on DSCH Igor Levit (Sony Classical) Shostakovich composed his cycle of 24 Preludes and Fugues after a visit to Leipzig in ...

Part 1 covers the period from the 1890's to 1930's where Sticky will be showing & demonstrating some early, rare drums & drumming styles of drumming which still have relevance to today's drummers ...

That insane count-in fill from John Bonham should be studied by every kid who gets a drum kit for Christmas. It’s an immediate vibe-establisher, one that forms one of the most explosive and memorable ...

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) is not perhaps the best-known name among pre-20th century women composers garnering increased attention recent years – but she might be the best. She managed to achieve ...

In 2018 Roland introduced the TR-8S drum machine and instantly won the heart of my colleague Roberto Baldwin. Then, last year it resurrected its MC line of grooveboxes, and launched the portable, ...