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the"Drum Doctor"/ Mike Fillion
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
Professional drummer for 47 years.Owned drum repair shop since 1966-trained at 2 factories.Performed worldwide with over 60 major acts.
Performed for presidents,kings,princes,generals and other dignitaries.
2 items in the patent process.
Info about all repairs-custom work-drum construction-history-tuning and performance.
Education/Credentials
Almost 2 years college--Seminole Community College, Orlando Junior College + Kansas State University--percussion performance music education.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
There are too many so-called "experts" out there giving out wrong information.You need to get your advice from someone who has a proven background and track record.Someone who has done something part-time for 5-10 years,is NOT an expert.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wojciech | 03/09/12 | 4 | 9 | 6 | |
| wayne | 02/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mike. I did not expect a ..... |
| Randy | 10/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ok, I have done that and we ..... |
| Roy | 10/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tommy | 08/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response. And I ..... |
Recent Answers from the"Drum Doctor"/ Mike Fillion
2012-03-08 mics for live performance:
Ben, It all depends on what equipment the venue has. Even though I have all the mics, cables and mixers, most of the time, I would not need it because the venue supplied all the gear. However
2012-03-08 free floating drums:
Use your ears---If you put a well made drum kit that has good heads and is well tuned, next to a set of Sleishman drums, you will hear no difference. Another thing is---how come almost no major drummers
2012-01-28 blue devils drum corp:
Shannon, I really do not know anything about this book. I have never been asked about it. I did not even know that they published a book. I would try contacting the Blue Devils--maybe you can get
2011-12-10 slingerland:
Barry, I would be glad to look at your drums and be glad to give you some lessons. Those holes do look like the original holes for the spurs. If there were not any holes for any type of a tom
2011-11-09 camber 6mm t-tops:
That is a surprise. The only 2 options are to keep looking for them or make them yourself. It wouldn't be that hard to do. Just start with a solid piece of aluminum round bar, then you can grind away
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