Preparing for a Performance Do you have a big performance coming up? Sometimes, the right preparation can be half the battle. Effective performance preparation can be split up into three main areas. Your mind, your body, and your instrument. Let’s take a look at some strategies that can be employed in each of these areas. […]
Recording Music At Home In the last decade or so, recording music has shifted from the studios into the bedrooms. High-quality music recordings used to be unattainable without the use of a professional studio with many thousands of dollars worth of gear. Fortunately for musicians, it is now easier than ever to create good quality recordings […]
Get a Grip! Matched Grip Under The Microscope by Ben Shannon, Drum Kit and Percussion Coach at Sono School Of Music Introduction It is imperative that all drummers have a solid understanding of basic drum stick techniques and principles. Improper grip technique can lead to pain, muscle tension and of course a limitation to what […]
Electronic Drum Kits vs Acoustic Drum Kits What Should I Be Hitting? by Ben Shannon, Sono School Of Music I’ve had many students ask me if they should purchase an electronic or acoustic drum kit. The answer to this question isn’t a simple one. I believe that your decision should be based on certain factors. Due […]
Choosing Drumsticks: What Do The Numbers And Letters Mean? By Ben Shannon, Sono School Of Music I was surprisingly gifted a Drum Kit for my 10th birthday. Sure nobody had heard of the brand of the drums or cymbals but I was nevertheless over the moon with a full sized drum kit at my disposal. I […]
Making The Right Sounds : How The Drum Kit ‘Ensnared’ Jazz An informed dissertation detailing how the progression of the Drum Kit tied in with Jazz’s development during the early to mid 20th Century. By Ben Shannon, Sono School Of Music Early 20th Century gave birth to two significant musical concepts: The Drum Kit and […]