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Hannah Ford Interview with SeeJaneDrum.com – Part 1

SeeJaneDrum — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:23:03 +0000

From drumming phenom to seasoned performer, Hannah Ford continues to grow, evolve, and challenge herself as a musician. Recently she took time off in her rehearsal space to answer some questions for SeeJaneDrum.com. In part 1 of the interview series, Hannah talks about her new project, Bellevue Suite, and her performance as L.A. [...] Related posts:

More from Kaylee Preston

SeeJaneDrum — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:16:40 +0000

If you can’t get enough of Kaylee Preston, then check out this blog entry on the Tom Tom Magazine site. Kaylee talks about teaching at Girls Rock! Chicago, her playing style, and pre-show rituals. Don’t miss it! Related posts:Kaylee Preston: Flower Punk Drummer Profile: Kaylee Preston Hannah Ford Featured in Dame-Nation Related posts:

5 Ways to Increase Your Confidence as a Drummer

SeeJaneDrum — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:00:32 +0000

What are the key differences between an average drummer and an above average drummer? Natural talent? Could be. Hard work? Sure. But often the missing ingredient in getting to the next level is CONFIDENCE. Here are some techniques to improve your confidence as a drummer. Find a Mentor A mentor is someone more experienced [...] No related posts.

Drummer Profile: Hannah Ford

SeeJaneDrum — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:53:19 +0000

“I remember that even back in elementary school I was a little ahead of my friends,” explains drummer, band leader and solo artist Hannah Ford. “That’s because I’ve known what I wanted to do ever since I was seven.” Hannah Ford isn’t the least bit embarrassed about admitting that she found true love at the [...] Related posts:

Girl Drummer Live Wallpaper for your Crackberry

SeeJaneDrum — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:19:52 +0000

Check out this fun animated wallpaper for your Blackberry Torch. This design, and many others, can be found at http://www.blackberrylivewallpaper.com. Drummers are in the Music category. Support a fellow drummer who created these fantastic live wallpapers! No related posts. No related posts.

Announcing the See Jane Drum Newsletter

SeeJaneDrum — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:45:31 +0000

Sign up for the shiny new See Jane Drum newsletter! You’ll get all the latest article updates, event listings, subscriber-only discounts and other great bonuses. Sign-up is easy. Look for the “Sign up for our newsletter” widget on the right-hand side of this page. Or use this direct link. Your email address is safe and [...] No related posts.

Sunday Spotlight: Terri Lyne Carrington

SeeJaneDrum — Sun, 15 May 2011 16:40:44 +0000

There’s nothing like listening to a little Terri Lyne Carrington on a Sunday morning. Here she is performing at the Zildjian American Drummer’s Achievement Awards in a tribute to Roy Haynes. She’s a masterful musician who leaves me speechless whenever I hear her play. Just sit back, watch, listen, and be inspired. No related posts. No related posts.

Featured Jane: Gretchen Cawthon

SeeJaneDrum — Sat, 14 May 2011 19:38:48 +0000

Have you ever been told you couldn’t or shouldn’t do something because you were a girl? Gretchen Cawthon has, and she decided to do something about it. Find out what inspired this drummer to launch the website ‘Girls Can’t What?’ in this See Jane Drum Featured Jane interview. SJD: What’s the mission for Girls Can’t [...] Related posts:

Brittany Maccarello of Take One Car

Drummer Profile: Kaylee Preston

SeeJaneDrum — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:40:36 +0000

Bio I was born and raised in Chicago, IL, living in apartments all around town during my childhood. From the moment I listened to the first album I got my hands on, my cassette tape copy of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, I was in love with the drums. I won’t say [...] Related posts:

Christina Reese: 10 years old and confident

SeeJaneDrum — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:15:49 +0000

Here’s a young female drummer who already has the confidence of a pro. Listen to her take on lead singers and what they need. Christina, you rock! I can’t wait to see where you go from here. No related posts. No related posts.

Kaylee Preston: Flower Punk

SeeJaneDrum — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:24:47 +0000

Kaylee Preston is the drummer for the Chicago-based band, Rabble Rabble. Their music is a contemporary take on psychedelic punk with some blues influences – sometimes referred to as Flower Punk. Like her band, you can’t put drummer Kaylee Preston into one neat category. Her style has been pieced together by listening to the greats, [...] Related posts:

New Photo Guestbook on seejanedrum.com

SeeJaneDrum — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:54:37 +0000

Introduce yourself to the SeeJaneDrum community! Check out the new page on the site called “Photo Guestbook.” You can upload a photo of yourself, add some text to tell us who you are and what you think of the site, and even provide a link to your website or your profile page (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, [...] Related posts:

Brittany Maccarello of Take One Car

SeeJaneDrum — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:15:38 +0000

If you haven’t heard of Brittany Maccarello yet, you will. She’s the talented and hard-hitting drummer for the post-hardcore/ experimental band Take One Car. I had the chance to interview Brittany soon after the band launched their Kickstarter project to fund their upcoming album. She talks about her drumming roots, her band, stereotypes of female [...] Related posts:

Crowdfunding to Fund and Support Creativity

SeeJaneDrum — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:05:55 +0000

One of the reasons I launched this website is to support and gain visibility for female drummers. Today I had the wonderful opportunity to put my money where my mouth and heart are. I received an email recently from drummer Brittany Maccarello of the band Take One Car. She told me how much she [...] Related posts:

Promote Yourself on Social Networking Sites

Monday Morning Inspiration

SeeJaneDrum — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:13:32 +0000

Margaret Thatcher: Success is having a flair for the thing that you are doing, knowing that is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a sense of purpose. Thanks to @girlscantwhat for posting this. It’s just what I needed to hear on a Monday morning. No related posts. No related posts.

126 Percussive Arts Society International Drum Rudiments

SeeJaneDrum — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:16:38 +0000

The Percussive Arts Society publishes the traditional 26 rudiments on their website. You’ll also find some drum corps, contemporary, and orchestral rudiments there. View the rudiments online here: http://www.pas.org/Learn/Rudiments/RudimentsOnline.aspx Download the rudiments for printing here: http://www.pas.org/Libraries/PASIC_Archives/rudiment_1.sflb.ashx Buy the 2 DVD set of the Rudiment Project in the PAS gift shop here: http://members.pas.org/Core/Orders/category.aspx?catid=16 Related posts:Guitar and [...] Related posts:

Guitar and Drum Trainer Software Wins Award

Samantha Maloney Has a New Band

SeeJaneDrum — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:36:23 +0000

Samantha Maloney, drummer for Hole, Mötley Crüe, and Eagles of Death Metal has a new band. This is great news, but you might be surprised about the front man. Are you ready for this? Billy Ray Cyrus. But this isn’t the Achy Breaky Heart version. The new band, Brother [...] No related posts.

Cymbal Sound Terminology

SeeJaneDrum — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:19:10 +0000

When you’re shopping for a cymbal or are in a recording studio, you’ll hear terms used to describe the sound or character of cymbals. Some of the terms aren’t immediately obvious to even long-time drummers. Here’s a list of the most common terms you’ll hear. Review it so that you can speak the same language [...] Related posts:

If You Needed a Reason to Check Your Drumming Posture…

SeeJaneDrum — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:43:51 +0000

Phil Collins Talks About Drumming After Surgery From RTTNews Rocker Phil Collins has spoken out about the difficulties he faces in drumming after undergoing surgery to correct a spinal cord injury and nerve damage caused by years of playing. “My vertebrae has been crushing my spinal cord because of the position I drum in,” he [...] No related posts.

Don’t Miss This! Sheila E. Clinic and Nina Rodriguez Hand Drum Circle

SeeJaneDrum — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:58:58 +0000

Jeff Ryder’s Drum Shop in Austin, Texas has two fabulous events planned for November 22nd. First up is a hand drum circle hosted by Grammy Award-winning TOCA artist and Percussionist Nina Rodriguez. Sponsors of the event say this will be “a very hands-on, interactive experience that will engage participants of all ages. Nina’s facilitated [...] Related posts: