Rick Van Horn Needs Our Help Over nearly thirty years as a drum journalist, clinician, and teacher, Rick Van Horn has offered his experience and wisdom to benefit the lives and careers of drummers around the world. His personal and professional efforts have also helped many percussion manufacturers to launch or improve products that make our playing lives easier and more creative. Now Rick needs our help. His beloved wife of thirty-eight years... read more...

Louis Santiago at the Modern Drummer Festival. From the Best Of The Modern Drummer Festival 1997-2006 DVD.  He's won 2006's Undiscovered Modern Drummer Contest with this performance on the age of 18. A very talented drummer. ... read more...

After a long wait, and literally ZERO news except right before the release, the Modern Drummer 2008 DVD has arrived at my doorstep! I was a bit saddened when Amazon said it wouldn't arrive till the 23rd, but it has shipped as of yesterday and here it is in my hands:         You may or may not recall, but Drummer Connection was at Modern Drummer Festival 2008 last year and we did our best to cover the event. More from that coverage can be fo... read more...

  David's career really took off around 1997 when he started to land some of the more high profile sessions and live gigs both in and outside of the Nashville scene. His long and versatile list of playing and recording credits includes work with Legendary Rock Guitarist Les Dudek, John Waite, The James Brown Horns, Shane Theriot. Country Artists Joe Diffie, Doug Stone, Tanya Tucker, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Lila McCann, Jo Dee Messina, Jo-El Sonnier and Jam Ba... read more...

    Featuring amazing performances and illuminating interviews from eleven of today’s greatest drum artists, Hudson Music’s new, four-disc, twelve-hour DVD of the 2008 Modern Drummer Festival™ is much more than merely the highlights of the most prestigious, longest-running, largest live drumming event in the world. The deluxe Modern Drummer Festival 2008 DVD package is also an incredible educational resource that provides in-depth insights and ex... read more...

      Got a favorite drummer or percussionist? Was there a clinician who inspired you this year...or a great instructional DVD? Here’s your chance to share your opinion and acknowledge the contributions of your favorite artists and educators over the past twelve months. It just takes a moment to fill in your selections. So grab your mouse, and make your vote count! ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS 1. All ballots must include your name, address, and e... read more...

    In 1996, an elementary school teacher, David Wish, grew frustrated with the lack of funding for music education at his school site. He offered an after-school guitar class to some students at his school. What began in as an informal project led by a single school teacher and a handful of volunteers has catapulted into a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization that has served thousands of students in seven states. With the support of Honorary Board... read more...

Dogac Titiz won the 2008 Undiscovered 19-year-and-above Drummer Contest of Modern Drummer. Song's Keyboards & Composed by: Gokcer Turan Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Levent Buyuk (Studio 18) ... read more...

Star interviews Modern Drummer Magazines Undiscovered Drummer 2008 winner (18 and under category). ... read more...

WOW! This is one contest you don't want to miss. We were able to see this kit up close at NAMM this past year and it is beautiful.             To enter please visit http://www.moderndrummer.com/contest.php Source www.moderndrummer.com ... read more...