The spiritual side of drumming As you may or may not know, Drumming has been part of rituals in many cultures throughout human history. In some cultures it’s been more prevalent then others. And those that had an incredibly strong connection to drumming still have it to this day. Cuba, Brazil, many countries in Africa, …
Phil Maturano here. Reviewing what is fast becoming my favorite snare. The Air Control Snare by Brazilian Drum company Odery Drums. Here is a link to their site https://odery.com There are many playing examples in this clip. I take you through a variety of styles so you can really hear the snare in action. Starting …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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. …
As you may know, I travel a lot!! Per year, probably way more then the average person does in a lifetime. It seems to me, that most musicians these days travel tons in order to make a living. Personally I find this to be a welcome situation. I love traveling. Love every part of it. …
Lately I been seeing a Jazz backlash. Some “famous” guy saying that because the music doesn’t have an audience outside musicians that this is bad, that there is no passion in Jazz anymore, that there is no innovation etc etc bla bla. I guess he forgot to tell this to all the amazing cats playing …
As you may or may not know, I am in the middle of writing my next cd. This blog is really meant to give you an idea of what i think about the tasks involved in the process of writing and my own personal view on composition, from the standpoint of being a drummer. Every …