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James Moyer

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 19.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.6
  • Total Questions 173
 Anything in percussion or drums. Macintosh computers or music software

Lynne May

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 7.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.2
  • Total Questions 181
 Any questions regarding drumming--rudiments, fills, beats, reading music, tabs, other topics. Any questions regarding drums--buying, tuning, etc. Please do not flag questions as "private". To do so prevents others from benefiting from the answer. For this reason,I will not answer private questions.

the"Drum Doctor"/ Mike Fillion

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 10.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 150.2
  • Total Questions 1929
 All percussion & drum questions including:history-construction- repairs,refinishing,restorations,conversions,custom building & cymbal questions.Also any questions about the music business-touring-studios and producing.

Steve Parker

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.78
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 31.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.2
  • Total Questions 11
 I can help you with setup, tuning and playing techniques of your drums.

Eric

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 1
 If one has a question about building a kit or snare I can help them out in that department. I know a lot about finishes types of wood how many plys etc: If someone wanted to know a year their snare or kit was built I can help them out. I try to stay away on questions regarding how much is this or that is worth.

Mike Shapiro

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 20.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 20.6
  • Total Questions 105
 I can answer questions regarding drum and percussion subjects. If you have a question about technique, rudiments, grooves, fills, styles, reading (etc.) in relation to the drum set... ask away! I'm also able to help with timpani, vibes, marimba and hand percussion. I can also answer questions regarding the purchasing of drum and percussion instruments and accessories, including vintage and current items. I can help with restoration projects or research with the history of percussion instruments, music, repertoire, manufacturers etc.

Paul E

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.65
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 23.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.4
  • Total Questions 330
 I can answer questions about repairing drums,recovering,modifying,and custom design. Questions about gigging ie. attitude to others, agents,punters,band members, family and friends etc. The philosophy of drums in general, oh yea there is a philosophy in drums and drumming.

Karl Kleinebreil

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 54.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 61.9
  • Total Questions 4
 I can answer questions about the value of drums and how to do repairs and tuning. I can give advice about various stages of the drum career and advice on how to join and behave in a band and how to get other jobs in the industry. I can give advice about how to find students and run your own teaching studio and how to run a music studio from a store. I can give advice on buying and selling drums and how to build the arsenal of drums and chops you want. If you have questions about drums, I have answers.

The Doctor

U.S.
Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Response Time(hr) 38.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 42.7
  • Total Questions 246
 I answer a variety of drums & percussion related questions. I have multiple music degrees and years of experience in the field.

When asking your question:
1. Please be clear in your message.
2. Provide actual question(s).
3. Please keep it short and concise.
4. Save my one-question-per-day for someone else if you can find the answer on your own.

Please, *no* questions regarding: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when a particular instrument was made. Thank you.

Recent Answers

2013-05-07 Frustrations:

Jimmie.  There is no use getting so frustrated over something as simple as playing the drums.  It takes some people years and years to become even half as good as some of the professional musicians, in

2013-04-02 Drum Beat Instrument.:

Dear Prashant,  Huh, what?  Is this a homework question................    http://www.k12math.com/math-concepts/Variables.htm:  Variables and constants represent values.  A constant is a value that does

2013-04-02 Drum Beat Instrument.:

Thanks for your question.  The total number of drums can vary.  Your style of drumming and your comfort level can play a part in this.  As you gain more experience you can experiment and add more drums

2013-04-02 Drum Beat Instrument.:

Hi Prashant,    The number of drums in a drum kit varies. It depends on the drummer and the style of music as to how many drums there are. For instance, a drummer who is playing straight ahead jazz would

2013-03-04 Gon Bops Conga Head:

Try Steve Weiss Music. steveweissmusic.com He is in Philadelphia but is the largest percussion dealer in the country. If he doesn't have it - oyu need to find a DW dealer as DW owns Gon Bop. Second suggestion

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