Before the ddrum Syndicate Party kicked off on Friday the 13th, Seminole Music & Sound gave everyone a great preview of what to expect by hosting a clinic w/ ddrum artist Larone "Skeeter" McMillian.
Only in his early twenties, Skeeter has played for a variety of famous musicians and has stayed so busy he's postponed a FULL scholarship offered to him by Berklee College of Music! Playing for such acts as The Last Goodnight, William Murphy, JoJo, and Jennifer Hudson, as his musical diversity broadens the list just goes on and on.
Skeeter opened up the clinic by jamming to several play along tracks before cranking out a rhythmically dynamic drum solo - displaying only a fraction of his unique talent, but plenty to leave the eyes and mouths wide open of everyone in the room. Afterwards he spoke to the crowd, answering questions about his influences and life experiences from playing every style from rock to gospel. Topics such as studio and touring etiquette, choosing your gigs, and most importantly… picking your spot to open up in the song without making it a drum solo. He further demonstrates this principle giving several examples in his performance of "how to" and "how not to" play.
Afterwards Skeeter wrapped up by performing the hit song "Get Out" by pop artist JoJo. Once finished, Larone retreated to the back of the store to shred it up w/ Ray Luzier, Brent Easton, Lil' Mike Mitchell and several other ddrum artists who came out to support their brethren before Friday's main event!
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:35:08 -0400 by webadmin
Carmine Appice's show, "SLAMM!!" with special guest Marky Ramone, former drummer of the early punk-rock band the "Ramones". ...
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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:52:29 -0500 by King
For those of you who missed it, ddrum has posted up an exclusive interview with newly acquired artist Carmine Appice. Having just recently signed with ddrum, Carmine ta...
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Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:32:03 -0400 by - - D - -
Guitar Gods Applaud Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus CD Project Fuel Records releases "Conquering Heroes" featu...
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Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:38:32 -0500 by webadmin
In this video, Carmine really talks into depth on how he developed his unique grip with the right hand. Carmine explains that his grip with the right hand was created on accident wh...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/5308-carmine-appice-teaching-seminar-20092509-grip
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:42:27 -0400 by webadmin
This is Carmine Appice's "SLAMM!!" at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. ...
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:57:12 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Come out and learn how to "Rockify" the classics with Seminole Music and Sound! This is a FREE teaching seminar hosted by the great Carmine Appice. Carmine first came into the spot...
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:13:32 -0400 by webadmin
Carmine Appices "SLAMM!!" going crazy with strobe lights at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. ...
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:15:59 -0500 by webadmin
Carmine Appice has been a pioneer in the percussion industry for over 4 decades. He's also influenced many other rock legends such as John Bonham and Ian Paice by setting the standard for ...
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:52:20 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
Damian King is here at the Carmine Appice clinic at Seminole Music & Sound with Erik Heidt, founder of a new and exciting product called "Drummersleash". Drummersleash is a cool new pr...
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Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:28:41 -0500 by King
The Funky Music Store will hold its Christmas Bash at the Mission Theater Dec. 12th at 7pm. This event is FREE to the public and entertainment wil be...
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Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:39:07 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
For more info. on this clinic, please see: http://www.sabian.com/EN/newsevents/clinics.cfm ...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/7448-carmine-appice-west-la-music-los-angeles-ca
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Come out and learn how to "Rockify" the classics with Seminole Music and Sound! This is a FREE teaching seminar hosted by the great Carmine Appice. Carmine first came into the spo...
https://drummerconnection.com/event_coverage/43372-carmine-appice-teaching-seminar
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:25:11 -0500 by King
Guitar Center Announces the Six Finalists for the World’s Largest Drum Competition Adrian Young (No Doubt), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Kenny Aronoff, The Rev (Avenge...
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:20:47 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Carmine just gives us a quick breakdown on how the name pronounced differently between family members. This has been an on-going question for most Carmine/Vinnie Appice fans, and now we got the answ...
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:41:09 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here's Carmine Appice with his "Carmine Appice Shade Cymbal". He's been playing playing them since 1992. It was originally made in a lamp shade factory, but now they are gonna be made by Sab...
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:18:15 -0400 by webadmin
Here's a very cool section of Carmine Appice's "SLAMM!!" at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore, New York. ...
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:28:37 -0400 by webadmin
Here is Carmine Appice going off during his "theatrical rock spectacular based around drums" called "SLAMM!!". ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:32:41 -0500 by webadmin
In this video, Carmine breaks down something that aquired the name, "falling rocks". Falling rocks sounds like it's name, like a bunch of focks falling down a hill eventually slowing down to...
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:17:41 -0400 by webadmin
Since its completion in December 2003, The YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts has come to establish itself as a premier cultural institution on Long Island. A wi...
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:22 -0400 by King
This week the staff of ddrum will be searching their warehouse for the Cheetah wrap as they roll out the red carpet...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/09/05/3221-carmine-appice-joins-ddrum
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:51:47 -0500 by King
FREE DRUM CLINIC FEATURING CARMINE APPICE!!! STARTS @ 6PM ...
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Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:21:23 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Carmine Appice has been a pioneer in the percussion industry for over 4 decades. He's also influenced many other rock legends such as John Bonham and Ian Paice by setting the sta...
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:54:08 -0500 by webadmin
Come out and learn how to "Rockify" the classics with Seminole Music and Sound! This is a FREE teaching seminar hosted by the great Carmine Appice. Carmine fi...
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:38:13 -0400 by King
This is the NASCAR video for Carmine Appice's SLAMM, a brand new drum ensemble soon to be performing nationwide. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/youtube/3219-carmine-appices-slamm
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:38:10 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
Damian King is here at the Carmine Appice clinic at Seminole Music & Sound with Erik Heidt, founder of a new and exciting product called "Drummersleash". Drummersleash is a cool new pr...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/5385-drummersleash-action
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:34:04 -0500 by drumfreak
Here's just another funny little update on what's going on inside the ddrum booth while everyone works hard to finish things up for the big day! Stay tuned... ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/4389-namm-2009-namm-update-ddrum-11309
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:37:04 -0400 by webadmin
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE SYNDICATE TODAY! SYNDICATE PARTY INFO: Date: Nov. 13 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Kapok Pavilion, Clearwater Florida Artists playing - Ray Luzier, Brent East...
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Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:56:10 -0500 by CarbonDrum
Here's Chris Carbonaro at Winter NAMM 2009 warming up at the ddrum booth showing off the ddrum Vinnie Paul Signature Drum Kit. ...
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:13 -0500 by drumfreak
[tc=3:08] ceramic drum 03 loop [tc=5:13] Groovy Bass Loop [tc=7:45] Motown bass loop [tc=10:25] Reflection loop Testing out a special snare drum. This is 15 minutes of me messing with this snare...
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:33 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here we have Ray Luzier playing to a medley of popular songs by the band "Korn". This is Part 3 of 4. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:35:58 -0400 by drumfreak
Musician's Friend just arrived at my doorstep and on it was an outstanding picture of Vinnie Paul and his new signature series drum kit from ddrum. The snare drum is killer! 8" x ...
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:27:12 -0400 by drumfreak
Big changes are apparently underway with ddrum, and drummer Ray Luzier has recently switched to Pearl Drums as his choice for drumming gear! Congrats Ray! On another note, Division Manager of d...
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:52:29 -0500 by King
For those of you who missed it, ddrum has posted up an exclusive interview with newly acquired artist Carmine Appice. Having just recently signed with ddrum, Carmine ta...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/11/25/3804-exclusive-ddrum-interview-with-carmine-appice
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:42:57 -0400 by drumfreak
This is one of many reviews to come from several different independent, un-endorsed, un-biased drummers coming your way. Today we are reviewing the ddrum Reflex Drum Kit. ...
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:37:04 -0400 by webadmin
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE SYNDICATE TODAY! SYNDICATE PARTY INFO: Date: Nov. 13 2009 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Kapok Pavilion, Clearwater Florida Artists playing - Ray Luzier, Brent East...
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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:51:21 -0400 by webadmin
THIS PARTY IS BY SPECIAL INVITE ONLY FOR DDRUM SYNDICATE MEMBERS - YOU MUST SIGN UP CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE SYNDICATE TODAY! SYNDICATE PARTY INFO: Date: Nov. 13 2009 Time: ...
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Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:59:50 -0500 by webadmin
There are hundreds young drummers and child prodigies in the world today. Just go on Youtube and you'll find about a million videos of adolescent musicians playing odd time grooves with chops for days...
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:59:36 -0500 by King
This is a quick clip of a Ray Luzier clinic held at Seminole Music and Sound. Here Ray explains a simple, yet effective way to come up with new ideas for drum fills. He then goes on to briefly discuss...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3721-ray-luzier-clinic-creating-drum-fills
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:40:36 -0500 by King
This is a great exercise to work on your independence. This exercise consists of playing 3 over 4 and I'll just let Ray explain it from there. Make sure to start SLOW.... we all can't be Terry Bozzio....
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3739-ray-luzier-clinic-independence-exercise-3-over-4
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:08:40 -0500 by King
Here Ray finishes up his discussion on "thinking clean". He starts with demonstrating quad fills and four stroke ruffs, then offers advice on posture. Afterwards he presents another exercise...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:56:00 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here is Ray Luzier playing the intro to "Hot for Teacher" from the band Van Halen. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3741-ray-luzier-clinic-seminole-music-hot-for-teacher
Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:00:31 -0400 by King
On Aug 28th at Drums 2 Go, one of Orlando's premier drum shops hosted a free drum clinic with special guest Army of Anyone drummer Ray Luzier. Playing in front of a packed house of anxious drummer...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2007/09/06/321-ray-luzier-clinic-drums-2-go
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:22:54 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here we have Ray Luzier playing to a medley of popular songs by the band "Korn". This is Part 2 of 4. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:05:09 -0500 by King
The other day I had the pleasure of visiting a local shop called Seminole Music and Sound. Having been in business for over 25 years , the store has made it's home in a shopping plaza near...
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:30:13 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
DDrum artist and Korn member Ray Luzier will be offering a free clinic at Seminole Music and Sound in Seminole,FL . This event starts at 7pm EST and is FREE to the general ...
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:20:00 -0400 by King
There are plenty of musicians out there that don't receive enough credit and Ray Luzier is certainly no exception. This is a fill alternating between the right and left hands,it almost has a swing fee...
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Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:36:03 -0500 by King
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Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:21:14 -0400 by King
West Music has partnered with Sabian Inc, Vic Firth Inc, and the River Music Experience in Davenport, Iowa, to present what could be the premier d...
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:25:27 -0400 by pjhow2
Paulet "Pj" Howard's official drum promo video (Part 1) Facebook: Paulet "Pj" Howard Youtube: Pjhow2 Twitter: @PauletPjHoward...
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:53:00 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
For more info. on this event, please see: http://www.samashmusic.com/events/view.asp?EventID=574&StoreID=63 ...
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:59:09 -0500 by King
Ray explains the importance of "thinking clean" while practicing tom patterns. Stressing to play each note evenly so you get a consistent sound across the kit. He further demonstrates this b...
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:41 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here is Ray Luzier playing through a song entitled, "Elevation" by The Hideous Sun Demons. The main riff of the song is based around a rhythm that builds its time signatures starting from 1,...
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:27:12 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
For more info. on this clinic, please see: http://www.sabian.com/EN/newsevents/clinics.cfm ...
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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:32:50 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
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Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:17:24 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
Seminole Music & Sound have now acquired their own brand new Meinl Cymbal Wall display. It is fully decked with a nice taste of what the Meinl company has to offer, so if you are in the area be ...
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Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:43:09 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
For more info. on this event, please see: http://www.sabian.com/EN/newsevents/clinics http://www.seminolemusic.com/ ...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/12274-shawn-drover-seminole-music-sound-seminole-fl
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:23:26 -0400 by King
Dream Theater is coming to Tampa during their Chaos in Motion World Tour and Mike Portnoy, the Prog God himself, will be attending a meet ...
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:33 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here we have Ray Luzier playing to a medley of popular songs by the band "Korn". This is Part 3 of 4. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:08:40 -0500 by King
Here Ray finishes up his discussion on "thinking clean". He starts with demonstrating quad fills and four stroke ruffs, then offers advice on posture. Afterwards he presents another exercise...
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:42:48 -0500 by drumfreak
Friday, February 26, 2010 - Derek Roddy will be giving drum lessons at Seminole Music & Sound. Call store for details! ...
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:59:09 -0500 by King
Ray explains the importance of "thinking clean" while practicing tom patterns. Stressing to play each note evenly so you get a consistent sound across the kit. He further demonstrates this b...
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:21:54 -0400 by King
DDrum artist and Korn member Ray Luzier will be offering a free clinic at Seminole Music and Sound in Seminole,FL . This event starts at 7pm EST and is FREE to the g...
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:02:00 -0400 by King
I case you missed him perform at the recent Dom Famularo clinic, Seminole Music and Sound will have John Blackwell giving private lessons 5/9/08. Call...
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:45:37 -0500 by drumfreak
John Blackwell will be performing with a full band at Seminole Music & Sound in promotion of his new John Blackwell Project CD. Come out and see John play! ...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/45252-john-blackwell-full-band-performance-seminole-music-sound
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:27:24 -0500 by King
We all have our influences and role models when it comes to our favorite instruments. To see such an artist perform is a memorable experience, to meet them gives you something to remember fo...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/01/15/986-drum-rehab-with-john-blackwell
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:14:10 -0500 by King
Artimus Pyle, drummer RVZ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lynyrd Skynyrd The impact of Lynyrd Skynyrd on American rock and roll began with the harmonious...
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:08:27 -0500 by King
Korn drummer Ray Luzier answers questions about childhood influences and offers advise on how to develop good timing in order to keep your current gig. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3722-ray-luzier-clinic-influences-and-building-time
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:31:36 -0400 by King
John Spinelli-Store Manager of Seminole Music and Sound tests out his new cymbal wall installed by Meinl reps Craig Bozick and Adam Dennis. These cymbals sound great! Close your eyes and I bet you c...
https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3374-meinl-wall-sound-check
Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:46:38 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Well, let’s start when I got to Seminole Music and Sound. Damian and I arrived right around the time that Eric was going in for his lesson. While wandering around the store, I was feeling a little...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/01/02/921-my-experience-with-john-blackwell
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:03:37 -0400 by drumfreak
Seminole Music & Sound is featuring a Drum Clinic with Megadeth's Shawn Drover on July 9th, 2009 at 7 PM! More details on this event to come! Stay posted! ...
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:14 -0400 by King
As of 3/27/08 drumming sensation John Blackwell has made the switch and will now be endorsing Zildjian cymbals. John, having played with such talents as Prince ...
https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/03/31/1519-john-blackwell-goes-zildjian
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:47:09 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Watch in amazement as Ray plays the drum break to the song "Goodbye", by Army of Anyone. Part 3 of 3. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:38:35 -0500 by drumfreak
Thursday, February 25, 2010 7PM - Derek Roddy will be performing a Drum Clinic at Seminole Music & Sound, Seminole Florida. ...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/45249-derek-roddy-drum-clinic-seminole-music-sound
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:53:49 -0500 by seminole
Seminole Music & Sound is centrally located in Pinellas County Florida, USA. We offer music lessons on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, piano, brass, woodwinds, voice, violin, etc. Our miss...
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:31:45 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here we have Ray Luzier playing to a medley of popular songs by the band "Korn". This is Part 4 of 4. This was at the Ray Luzier clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 11/17/08. ...
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:49:37 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
John Blackwell (Prince, Justin Timberlake, Cameo, P. Diddy, Patty LaBell) will perform a Free Drum Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 16 @ 7pm. John will perform songs, solos and answer questio...
https://drummerconnection.com/events/3835-john-blackwell-clinic-seminole-music-sound-seminolefl
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:09:44 -0400 by webadmin
On Oct. 19th the DC crew was on hand to witness yet another great performance by none other than John Blackwell himself. Just one day before leaving to Japan to start rehearsal for a pop tou...
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:57:57 -0400 by drumfreak
On September 24, 2009, ddrum visited DrummerConnection.com's studios and spent some time with us doing an interview and jamming. Enjoy this special insight to ddrum and how to score endorsements, lear...
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:01:08 -0500 by King
Artimus Pyle, the lengendary Hall of Fame drummer for Lynard Skynard will be having a special performance at Seminole Music & Sound located in Seminole, FL. The eve...
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