Are you a determinate or indeterminate optimist? Maybe you are an indeterminate or determinate pessimist? It turns out both have their results and this is what we might know as luck! The reason I play drums and JAZZ drums on top of that…is because I was a determinate optimist. Anyone who plays Jazz in this …
Hi Folks! As you can imagine I am very happy about this upcoming event! Brazil is a country I have been wanting to get to for a very long time! It is definitely one of the drumming meccas of the world. Brazilian music has worldwide reach and for a drummer it is a destination everyone …
[fancy_header variation=”black”]Se viene mi Festival de bateria a Mendoza Argentina!! Abril 6 a 12![/fancy_header] [fancy_link link=”https://philmaturano.com/clinics-and-seminars/drummers-intensive-day-en-espanol/” variation=”olive”]Para ver Toda la información sobre el evento seguí este enlace! [/fancy_link]
El proceso El fenomeno del arte de fotografia es un buen ejemplo para este blog. Las fotos muestran el resultado final de un esfuerzo. Qual fue el esfuerzo? Años de aprendizaje. Conocimiento tecnico de camaras. Inversion economico de aquel equipo. Desarrolo particular del ojo del artista atraves de estudio y estar expuesto intensamente al mismo …
Hi Folks! Some great news to start off 2017. We are on the cover of Drumset Mag from Italy! A great publication featuring some of the worlds top drummers and I am very honored to be in this issue. There is a video you can watch online about the interview, giving more detail about whats …
HI folks! Some really cool news. Brought to you by “Drums und Percussion” magazine in Germany. [button link=”https://drumsundpercussion.de/home/” size=”medium” variation=”yellow” align=”center”]Drums und Percussion Magazine[/button] They have made available my latest series “Super Linear phrasing” available for everyone on their website. The workshop series and articles in this magazine propels it to my highest ranking and …
Read more “My new series “Super Linear Phrasing” on the Drums and Percussion magazine website”
As you may or may not know, in 2014 I had an extended stay in India. I was there doing concerts with some of the greatest players from that country and teaching western drumming at a music college. Being in India was truly a life changing experience. Although playing and teaching got me there, one …
Read more “Phil Maturano on Crossing Cultures and Indian Drumming”
There are few things in life that can compare to finishing a project near and dear to you. Seeing it through all phases of creation. All the setbacks. And finally having it done. Out there and ready to take part in the sonic or visual landscape of the world. Most of us have probably had …
I am very happy and honored to be part of the Sabian cymbal company. They are always so kind with me and support everything I do. Especially in searching for the right sounds!! Today I am featured on the home page in anticipation of the release of my latest CD “At Home Everywhere” – My …
There is a time to post cats on Facebook. A time to post dogs. A time to post your band and promote your music or whatever it is you do. But please folks…Make time to create and spread awareness of the things that are happening around the world. The things that are unjust and brutal. …