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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.

Experience in the area

Past/Present clients: I have played in the Uk, gigging with various types of bands, groups, artists, both on a local level, nationwide and in other countries, Australia, America and Amsterdam. I have been involved in recording studios, session playing and also teaching. I play in a local praise and worship band at present, and nationwide meetings as and when required.

What do you like about this subject?

There is always something new to learn and always something you can pass on to others.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

The true meaning of communication by using drums.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Drums are often used as a tool for communicating, a message, a concept, an ideal, they can even reflect a religion, there's something to think about!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Drums can be used to enhance a band or destroy one.

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Steve02/07/111010Many thanks for your advice Paul, the .....
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2011-12-08 drums:

Well Anthony, DJM Music is the co distibuting the kits.  http://www.djmmusic.com.    CB Drums started out as Pearl Drum company's entrée into the American drum market.  They now appear to be made by the

2011-11-03 Sligerland Snare Drum:

If its for sale in the States, I can only guestimate, but heres some ads:    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/2671820628.html  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gene-Krupa-Slingerland-Sound-King-Snare-Drum-/15

2011-05-28 which drum kit should I buy?:

Well Allison, when he's ready for a kit, you could try the following;      Tiger Starter Drum Kit DKT7 @ £ 194.99 inc. VAT  http://www.djmmusic.com/itemMatrix.asp?GroupCode=DKT7&eq=&MatrixType=1    http://www

2011-05-26 which drum kit should I buy?:

Well Alison, the trick is to learn drums without playing them, when he learns technique e.g.the right way to hold the sticks, to learn the rudiments and then independance, right and left hands and right

2011-05-24 Buzin Cymbals & Hand Made Custom Drums:

Hi Itsic, no I didnt know, here's a link to a site selling his stuff:  http://www.vintagedrumyard.co.uk/buzin.asp.      http://www.myspace.com/buzindrum/photos    Heres some history about him:  http://buzin

 

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