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Hannah Ford - Interview

Date: 01/06/2010 | by King | Viewed 14540 times

Hannah Ford - Interview

The contraption known as the "trap set" or "drum kit" was developed out
of necessity over 100 years ago and has since revolutionized the way we
play drums. People of all ages, races, and creeds have made their
contributions to perfect the instrument and how it's played. However,
women who have found themselves underneath it's spotlight have been
very few and far between. Some cultures have even viewed the drums as
being "unladylike" but in recent years more women have been making an
impact on the drumming community. Hannah Ford is leading the charge for
the next generation by breaking the mold of the girl next door. While
most of her friends played with Barbies at age 7, Hannah chose the
drums. Since then she's worked hard to develop her talents in order to
set herself apart from the common stereotypes regarding a woman's place
behind the kit.  Only 2 years out of high school Hannah has been called
one of the best up and coming drummers in the country. She has already
achieved honors such as winning the 2006 Louie Bellson Heritage Days
Drum Competition (only girl ever to do so) and the "Outstanding Jazz
Musician" award at the New Trier Jazz Festival in Chicago! Aside from
other awards Hannah has her own signature stick from Vater she uses
during her various gigs. When she's not a full time student Hannah's
other projects include The Hannah Ford Band, Pandorum (fusion), and her
one-woman "Peace Love & Drums" multi-media show. While at the
Winter NAMM Show I had the chance to catch up with Hannah and talk
about some of her goals for the upcoming year.

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Robert Sweet began his journey into drumming and Christianity by being born into a highly talented musical family. While in the 6th grade Robert, with his younger brother Michael entered their very first talent show. With Michael playing a bass guitar bigger than he was, and Robert performing on the drums standing up, the duo took first place in the contest and have never looked back since. Becoming saved at the age of 15, Robert felt the hand of God move in his life and along with Michael and ... more »

 

On October 19th, 2009, John Blackwell sat down with DrummerConnection.com's Damian King, Billy Ashbaugh and Eric Rosebrock after his drum clinic at Seminole Music & Sound. DrummerConnection.com closely follows John Blackwell's progress into the ranks of legendary drummers. The Drummer Connection crew has reserved a special place in our hearts for John Blackwell. He's a very special, gentle person who has inspired us through his amazing ability to not only play the drums, b ... more »

 

On October 14, 2009 Eric Rosebrock / drumfreak visited Carlton Music in Winter Haven, FL to interview a local drummer who has had an astonishing history of over 42 years of professional drumming in everything from Big Band, Rock, Orchestra and almost every flavor music.  He's a gigging drummer, always ready to jump behind the kit and let loose. Darryl Johnson has been educating students for over 30 years in Central Florida. He's performed with the Over 55 Band in his most rece ... more »

 

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Jeff Ocheltree Interview

Submitted by drumfreak on: Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009

Jeff Ocheltree isn't what you would call an average roadie. His job as a drum technician in recording studios and at concerts is more of an art form than it looks. Jeff has worked on the road with groups such as Led Zeppelin, Supertramp, Journey, Chicago and Chick Corea and many more live touring acts as well as many recording artists. He is known for his passion of not just being a basic drum tech, it's his passion for the instrument and making drums sound the way they are supposed ... more »

 

El Negro Studio Tour With Felipe "Diablo" Torress

Submitted by drumfreak on: Saturday, Sep 5, 2009

On May 19th, 2009 friend and fellow Drummer of Carmine Appice's SLAMM! And the Davy Jones Band, Felipe Torres visited Horacio el Negro Hernadez's home studio and provided us with a video tour of this Latin drumming magician's home studio. El Negro Hernadez is endorsed by Pearl, LP, Vic Firth, SHURE Horacio El Negro Hernadez Bio: "Early in 1997, Hernandez traveled to Orvieto, Italy to perform at the Umbria Jazz Festival and record with the band " ... more »

 

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R.O.T.B.O.F. (instrumental)

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Hannah Ford @ We Got The Beat Percussion Camp - Fresno, CA

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:23:32 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
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Hannah Ford @ Gand Rock Band Camp - Northfield, IL

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:41:07 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
    For more info. on this event, please see: http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=artistclinics ...

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Tue, 26 May 2009 16:05:34 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
    For more info. on this event, please see: http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=artistclinics ...

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Don't Forget the Chicago Drum Show This Saturday

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Hannah Ford @ Mom's Music - Louisville, KY

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"Sleight of Hand and Foot"

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Hannah Ford @ Extreme Drums & Guitar School - Buffalo, NY

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NAMM 2009 - Hannah Ford Signature Stick

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Burnside1664 Says Hanna has a very mature head for someone so young, I was impress

Submitted On: Monday, Apr 19, 2010 - 11:34 AM

Hanna has a very mature head for someone so young, I was impressed by her obvious love of drums and the openess to learning.

Sebowski Says cool

Submitted On: Monday, Jan 11, 2010 - 9:27 AM

I like that. Thanks Damian for sharing this interview with us. I had never heard of Hanna in France but now... I know her ;-) Is she a member of drummerconnection ?

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