Tag: Drums

Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbals in the Classroom

Zildjian L80 Low Volume Cymbals in the Classroom

As the worldwide leader in cymbals since 1623, Zildjian is always looking for new and innovative ways to bring a better musical experience to the drumming community. One area where all drummers commonly express dissatisfaction is the use of neoprene pads, mutes, and other dampening devices on cymbals to play and practice at a reasonable volume. […]

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More Stocking Stuffers for Musicians

More Stocking Stuffers for Musicians

Do you need to finish your shopping in a hurry? Whether you got invited to a Christmas party at the last minute or enjoy waiting until December to do your holiday shopping, here are some easy, simple, and useful stocking stuffer ideas for musicians of all types. The majority of these items are easy to […]

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How to Choose Your Drumsticks

How to Choose Your Drumsticks

  Finding the perfect set of drumsticks is about more than evaluating how they feel in your hands- it’s about finding a well-balanced set of sticks that will help improve your playing comfort while bringing out the best sounds in your drumkit and cymbals. From size and tips to the type of wood, there are […]

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Kevin Packard

Artist Interview: Kevin Packard

Artist Interview: Kevin Packard (Drum Set Marketing Manager, Pearl) Kevin Packard is the Drum Set Marketing Manager at Pearl and has spent his entire career working for instrument manufacturing companies and developing new products for drummers. Kevin plays with the band Checkpoint Charley. Question: What was your first drum set? An Apollo (made by Pearl,) kit […]

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Artist Interview: Aaron Ovecka

Artist Interview: Aaron Ovecka

Artist Interview: Aaron Ovecka (I, The Breather) Like many professional drummers Aaron’s career began with hours and hours of practice in his parents basement. His hard work is paying off and he is considered one of the top up and coming Metal drummers. Aaron spent the summer of 2014 on the Vans Warped Tour with his […]

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Pearl Artist Interview: Rodney Howard

Artist Interview: Rodney Howard

Artist Interview: Rodney Howard (Gavin Degraw/Avril Lavigne) Question: What was your first drum set? My first drum kit was a used Pearl PowerMate from the 70’s that my dad found at the local music shop. Best Christmas morning ever! I was really lucky because it sounded great even though I wasn’t the best drum tuner back then. […]

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Pearl Artist Interview: Josh Marunde

Artist Interview: Josh Marunde

Artist Interview: Josh Marunde (Pop Evil) Josh is from Constantine, MI and studied Music Industry Management at Farriss State University before he got the bug for performing and touring. As the drummer for Pop Evil he brings his energetic style of performing the thousands of fans the world over. Question: What was your first drum set? […]

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Percussion Learning Kit Rentals

Percussion Rentals

Renting a Percussion Kit There’s more to a drummer’s role than simply keeping time – in fact, school band percussionists may play any number of instruments, from triangles and tambourines to timpanis and xylophones. Typically, a percussion kit features a tunable drum practice pad or shallow drum, snare sticks and bell mallets, a 2-octave aluminum […]

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Artist Interview: Casey Cooper

Artist Interview: Casey Cooper Casey is the first artist signed to Pearl’s artist roster based on his internet success along with his playing ability. Casey has over 674,000 followers to his Youtube channel and averages over 2.5 million views each month. Casey attends Georgia State University where he plays drum set with the marching band. […]

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Artist Interview: Jason Hartless

Artist Interview: Jason Hartless (Motely Crue, God Smack, Seether, Rev Theory) By the age of 14, Jason had already toured or performed with the likes of Motely Crue, God Smack, Seether and Rev Theory, just to name a few. To say that Jason was a child prodigy is an understatement. He recently wrapped up a series […]

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