drum

There's a good chance you've never heard of the song "Amen, Brother" from the band The Winstons, a b-side released in 1969. But there's a very good chance that you've heard what is referred to as the "Amen, Brother" break, a six-second drum solo that appeared in the middle of the song.

The sound of the instrument is not only changed by the performer, but also by it's surrounding. Check out this quick little lesson in acoustics that also comes with a groove.   Which surroundings would you choose if you were a recording engineer getting ready to record some tracks?  ...

At the age of 5, Avery Molek can slay the skins. When I was 5, I was trying to get my mom's best friend to breast feed me. This kid almost makes me think I've wasted my life. Almost. (you should have seen my mom's friend...)