Drumming Wisdom: Quotes from famous drummers
Inspirational words from famous drummers We’ve compiled some of our favourite drumming quotes from famous drummers, including Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tony Williams, Dennis Chambers, and Dave Grohl. Keep these thoughts with you when practising and playing!... Read More
Live music venues in London (part 2): Brixton
In this series about live music venues in London we offer an insider’s guide to some of the many live music venues across the city. In part one, we chose a few venues in Camden (see Part 1: Camden). This time we head south of the river to explore Brixton. This... Read More
Online drum lessons 2012 – editor’s picks
Traditionally at this time of year we review our picks of free online drum lessons. These are some of best bits from the drumming archives: Popular topics in 2012 Most viewed topic: Practice Routine Topic with most social shares: Drum Techniques Most commented topic:... Read More
Drumming the extra mile
Take your drumming further Ever wondered what makes the top musicians, business people, sports men and women and general high flyers so successful? They go home at night feeling satisfied and bursting with self-confidence. How do they do that? Well no matter how small... Read More
Where to find good live music in London (part 1)
Want some recommendations for live music in London? Elephant Drums is here to direct you to a selected few of our favourite live music venues across the city. In part one, we start (predictably) with the area of the city most people associate with London’s live... Read More
Drummers You Should Know (part 5): Sheila E
Sheila E by Mary Robinson Sheila E rose to fame in the 1980s and is known mostly for her drumming career performing alongside Prince. However if you look at her pathway before she shot to fame it shows that practise really does make the difference. In part 5 of this... Read More
Drummers You Should Know (part 4): Animal
Animal by Will Connor Am I allowed this one? I hope so, because Animal is one of my favourite drummers. In fact, Animal’s appearances playing drums on The Muppet Show could have had something to do with me taking an early interest in drumming. I suspect he might have... Read More
Drummers You Should Know (part 3): John JR Robinson
This is part 3 of a series of articles in which we hear a personal perspective on the influence of a favourite drummer. Dan Peranic gives us the low-down on one of his top ten drummers, John JR Robinson.
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Drummers You Should Know (part 2): Joey Baron
Marco Quarantotto has chosen “the quintessential musical chameleon” Joey Baron for this article in the Drummers You Should Know series. He gives us his personal perspective on why he’s his favourite drummer and how he has inspired and influenced his drumming career.
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Money-saving tips for Drummers
Some people have the perception that the drum kit is an expensive instrument to learn. However it could be one of the cheapest if you think creatively and follow some simple money saving tips for drummers. Elephant Drums has put together a few things that you could do... Read More