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Drummer John Blackwell Interview - Seminole Music & Sound

Date: 10/09/2009 | by billy ashbaugh | Viewed 24694 times

Drummer John Blackwell Interview - Seminole Music & Sound

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, but understand music as a whole.  John has deep roots in music, and he has proven in every aspect that if you believe in yourself, and what you like to do, that you will become successful.

John Blackwell was also a distinguished drummer performing in the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert, 2008 at the Hammerstein Ball Room in Manhattan, New York. The Drummer Connection staff attended this coveted event and witnessed John Blackwell's amazing performance which received an extended standing ovation. He was not alone however, John Blackwell also performed with Neil Peart, Terry Bozzio, Nick Rich, Donnie Marple, Peter Erskine, Tommy Igoe, Chad Smith and The Buddy Rich Band, all of which gave explosive performances that could not be compared to one another. You can purchase this excellent DVD produced by Drum Channel online or at your local music store.  It is an amazing DVD, very well produced and an exceptional job on the documentation of this long awaited event.

 

 

John Blackwell has an extensive history in music and drumming stemming from his father John Blackwell Sr. who was also a drummer. John watched his father and noted his incredible pocket, which he still talks about to this day. Through his father's inspiration, John attended Berklee College, and was called upon from Cameo to become the group's new drummer.  Leaving Berklee to pursue the stars, John has been on an incredible career path ever since. Performing with Cameo, Justin Timberlake, Prince and several other artists, he has proven that he could make his way.

John Blackwell also spends an incredible amount of his time teaching and giving drum clinics. DrummerConnection.com has attended over 5 of John's clinics over the past 3 years and every one of them have been incredible. He also gives private lessons at Seminole Music & Sound periodically throughout the year.  
John Blackwell proudly endorses Tama, Zildjian Drum Sticks, Zidjian Cymbals and Remo Drum Heads.
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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 »

 

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Drummer John Blackwell Interview - Seminole Music & Sound (Currently Viewing)

Submitted by billy ashbaugh on: Friday, Oct 9, 2009

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 »

 

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, learn about their products, artists and etc. more »

 

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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2 Bar Groups of 5 - Examples

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:59:49 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Here are some great warm-up exercises using 2 Bar Groups of 5. ...

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Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #1 - Workout #5

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:11:56 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In Part 5 we’re going to take a look at the final combination to play on the kick drum in a groove setting, the first two triplets. Anything involving the middle triplet can be tricky and this figur...

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Billy Ashbaugh : "Paradise" Road Map-Talk Through w/o Music

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:36:09 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Here's a look at the Road Map for a song called Paradise. This is a rockin' song so grab your PDF of the Road Map and follow along!! ...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/34134-billy-ashbaugh-paradise-road-map-talk-through-wo-music

Billy Ashbaugh: 32nd Note Funk Groove #1

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:50:23 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's our first look at playing 32nd notes between the snare & hi-hat in a groove setting....I love this stuff!! Hey everybody welcome back to the Drum Room. Billy Ashbaugh here,  Drummer...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/5144-32nd-note-funk-groove-1

Billy Ashbaugh: Set Up Tips Part 3

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:21 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Here's the 3rd and final Set Up Lesson. Here we're going to discuss: Adding the cymbals comfortably the set up Proper placement for the ride Cymbal placement around the kit Hi-Hat height My perso...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/39078-billy-ashbaugh-set-tips-part-3

Billy Ashbaugh: 1/2 Time Shuffle #4 - Workout #1

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:36:21 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
This is the final version of adding ghost notes to our 1/2 Time Shuffle. Today we're going to add the middle triplet to beat 3. This can be a little tricky at first. Remember you have to still hit the...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/50042-billy-ashbaugh-12-time-shuffle-4-workout-1

Cash - Billy Ashbaugh and Bass and Drums Jam

Mon, 18 May 2009 23:47:03 -0400 by drumfreak
We were doing some clinic plannig today and decided to jam out a few things on the bass. Here's Billy Ashbaugh and Cash jamming before we continued on with our planning of the Drummerconnection.com 20...

https://drummerconnection.com/featured/audio/7020-cash-billy-ashbaugh-and-bass-and-drums-jam

Billy Ashbaugh: Basic 16th Note Grooves

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:21:21 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here’s a lesson designed for all the players just getting started on the kit. This lesson will focus on playing various 16th note rhythms on the kick while holding down a steady 8th note pulse on th...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/45213-billy-ashbaugh-basic-16th-note-grooves

Cash - Billy Ashbaugh and Keith Thomas Bass and Drums Jam

Mon, 18 May 2009 23:47:03 -0400 by drumfreak
We were doing some clinic plannig today and decided to jam out a few things on the bass. Here's Billy Ashbaugh and Cash starting off, then Billy gives the sticks to Keith to finish off before we conti...

https://drummerconnection.com/featured/audio/7016-cash-billy-ashbaugh-and-keith-thomas-bass-and-drums-jam

Billy Ashbaugh: Ghost Note Groove #1

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:43:26 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This is a little funk groove inspired years ago by Rod Morgenstein. I've incorporated a 5 stroke roll along with opening the hi-hat to help spice it up a bit.....enjoy!! Hello Billy Ashbaugh he...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/4991-ghost-note-groove-1

Billy Ashbaugh : "Sound of Muzak" Road Map-Talk Through w/o Music

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:02:38 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Here's a song by a band called Porcupine Tree. It goes in and out of sections in 7/4. Enjoy!! ...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/33264-billy-ashabugh-sound-muzak-road-map-talk-through-wo-music

Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 8

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:18:17 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 8 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6725-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-8

Billy Ashbaugh: Songo Introduction

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:24:38 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
For all you guys & gals out there just getting into Songo you'll want to check this out. In this lesson I break down the groove as it was explained to me years ago. I've also included an accenti...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/36915-billy-ashbaugh-songo-introduction

Snare Drum Head Change and Tuning Drum Lesson

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:56:24 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's Billy Ashbaugh and Eric 'drumfreak' Rosebrock giving a demonstration for the new drummers out there on changing your snare drum heads and tuning the drum. This lesson is fast paced, yet loade...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/4638-snare-drum-head-change-and-tuning-drum-lesson

1/2 Time Shuffle #1 Workout #1 - Examples

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:50:59 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Here are some groove exercises written out from the lesson 1/2 Time Shuffle #1-Workout #1. ...

https://drummerconnection.com/transcriptions/46447-12-time-shuffle-1-workout-1

Billy Ashbaugh: Applying 16th's to Fills

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:38:12 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
For this lesson, we're going to take the rhythms from the "Understanding 16th Notes" lesson and play them as fills several different ways around the kit...enjoy!! ...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/6952-billy-ashbaugh-applying-16ths-fills

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Tue, 26 May 2009 15:17:39 -0400 by drumfreak
Here's our introduction video for the upcoming DrummerConnection.com clinic.   ...

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Home Studio #1

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:34:23 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This is the 1st of 8 quick clips of me messing around when I first set up my home studio a while back....

https://drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/audio/3955-home-studio-1

Session @ Dax's Studio

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:30:42 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's a track I did at my friend Dax's home studio. This is a version without vocals added yet. The song is called Safe With Me....

https://drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/audio/3928-session-daxs-studio

Hedras Jr. Session 1

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:40:56 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This is one of the tracks I did for a young (15 years old) guitarist from Guatemala. The song is called Mr. Kool....

https://drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/audio/3711-mr-kool-hedras-jr

Billy Ashbaugh: Road Map Part 1 - Show Me The Blues

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:02:09 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's a look at a song called Show Me The Blues. Be sure & print you own Road Map so you can follow along with the arrangement. Hope you enjoy!! ...

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Billy Ashbaugh: Getting Started on the Practice Pad Pt 2

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:46:50 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
It’s time to take our Subdivision Exercise from part 1 and now apply it to the kit…enjoy!! ...

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Billy Ashbaugh : "For The Love of Music" Road Map - Talk Through w/o Music

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:21:37 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
OK, now let's look at my own notes for this song without the music. Don't forget to download your PDF file with the RoadMap from the "Download" tab above. ...

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Billy Ashbaugh: Applying 8th's to Fills

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:54:28 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Today's lesson is on applying basic 8th note rhythms as fills around the drum set. Now that you're learning to read, it's time to start applying this stuff to the kit!! ...

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When in the woodshed one can often come up with some really weird stuff. Here I'm keeping time with my feet while playing a flam pattern on top. It makes for a really cool tribal beat when the two fin...

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Chad Sexton Interview (part 2)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:40:43 -0400 by - - D - -
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Casey Grillo - Kamelot - Interview

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Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:55:17 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
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drumfreak - 090123 - Billy and Eric - Ceramic Jam

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NAMM 2009 - Pre-Show Walkthrough with Bloopers

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:23:09 -0500 by drumfreak
We recorded a little walk-through here and shared with you some of our bloopers. Haha, we're all human. Have fun! The music is Cash on the drums and me playing bass (hahaha). ...

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Fri, 01 May 2009 16:32:48 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
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Kevin Connolly - Blue Man Group Drummer - Interview and Playing at DrummerConnection.com

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:59:28 -0400 by drumfreak
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Interview with STYX Drummer - Todd Sucherman

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:56:34 -0400 by King
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Casey Grillo - Kamelot - Interview

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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 1

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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 8

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:18:17 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 2

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:45:28 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 2 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 10

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:45:09 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's the 10th and final part of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2...

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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 6

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:14:27 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
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NAMM 2009 - Trick Drums w/ Mike Semerau

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:50:00 -0500 by King
Trick artist Mike Semerau spends a moment with us at the NAMM Show to tell us why Trick is the company of coice for all his drumming needs. Mike also give us a preview as to what he's going to be up...

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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 7

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:21:48 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 7 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

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JoJo Mayer Interview - 05/05/2010

Tue, 11 May 2010 18:37:11 -0400 by drumfreak
On May 5th, 2010, Damian King and Eric Rosebrock from DrummerConnection.com sit down with famed drummer JoJo Mayer for an interview at Seminole Music & Sound.   JoJo Mayer: ...

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Danilo Maia - Drummer Interview with drumfreak

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:44:13 -0400 by drumfreak
Here's Part 1 of Drummer Connection's interview of a local Drummer: Danilo Maia. Danilo came on site today and hung out in the Drum Room with me. We talked about some interesting Drumming Tips and a...

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JoJo Mayer Interview with Drummer Connection - Teaser

Thu, 06 May 2010 11:55:05 -0400 by drumfreak
Here's a teaser for the JoJo Mayer Drum clinic Interview at Seminole Music & Sound! ...

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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 5

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:55:32 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 5 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

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Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 3

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:55:10 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 3 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6686-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-3

Anthony Moreino Interview

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:16:54 -0400 by King
Replacing a former member of an established band is never easy. Aside from having the noteworthy talent required it takes diligence, patience, and thick skin needed to weather the storm and harsh cr...

https://drummerconnection.com/anthony_moreino

Jeff Ocheltree - Drum Room Interview Part 4

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:58:05 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 4 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6687-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-4

John Blackwell (35)

Seminole Music and Sound

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...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2007/11/29/804-seminole-music-and-sound

Zildjian on Tour @ Seminole Music & Sound - Seminole FL

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:13:15 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
      During Zildjian On Tour, you'll have the chance to not only meet some of your favorite artists, but also check out some Sound Lab prototypes, take advantage...

https://drummerconnection.com/events/34695-zildjian-tour-seminole-music-sound-seminole-fl

The 1-2 Pattern

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:06:00 -0400 by King
This exercise alternates between single and double strokes on the feet. This feels similar to the Marcus Williams pattern which is a staple of John Blackwell's warm up routine. ...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/2336-the-1-2-pattern

NAMM 2009 John Blackwell Testing New Zildjian Cymbals

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:09:47 -0500 by drumfreak
John Blackwell's press release to now being endorsed by Zildjian was held today, and shortly after he demos a few new products straight out of the Zildjian Factory. ...

https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/4443-namm-2009-john-blackwell-testing-new-zildjian-cymbals

John Blackwell - Foot Technique - Hudson Music DVD

Wed, 12 May 2010 22:29:08 -0400 by drumfreak
John Blackwell giving a lesson on Foot Technique from the Hudson Music DVD. ...

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John Blackwell Clinic @ Seminole Music & Sound

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:25:23 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
      John Blackwell has played on some of the world's largest stages with Prince and Justin Timberlake and continues to win and place year after year, in drumm...

https://drummerconnection.com/events/37975-john-blackwell-clinic-seminole-music-sound

Review - Buddy Rich Memorial Concert 2008

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:12:02 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
  This past weekend the Drummer Connection crew and friends had the great pleasure to attend the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert at the Manhattan Center for the Arts/Hammerstein Ballroo...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/10/21/3536-review-buddy-rich-memorial-concert-2008

Clinic Review: John Blackwell @ Seminole Music & Sound

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...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2009/10/27/38815-clinic-review-john-blackwell-seminole-music-sound

John Blackwell - The Gov'nor

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:31:11 -0400 by - - D - -
Feauturing Matrix at Modern Drummer Festival 2002 with Tom Coster,Keys Baron Browne,Bass Bruce Bartlett,Guitar ...

https://drummerconnection.com/users/debrasil/media/youtube/37946-john-blackwell-govnor

John Blackwell Lessons Friday Feb.29th

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:32:11 -0500 by King
Celebrate leap year and have your drumming leap to the next level with a private lesson from John Blackwell. Friday Feb. 29th at Seminole Music & Sound. Call or email for available ...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/02/27/1268-john-blackwell-lessons-friday-feb29th

John Blackwell Clinic @ Seminole Music & Sound - Tonight

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:47:30 -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 questi...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/12/16/3981-john-blackwell-clinic-seminole-music-sound-tonight

My Experience With John Blackwell

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

John Blackwell Project - CD Release!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:12:07 -0400 by drumfreak
From Paul Quin - John Blackwell's Manager: "Dear all: as most of you know I have spent the best part of the last year trying to be all things to the John Blackwell Project:  law...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2010/03/24/45783-john-balckwell-project-cd-release

Two Days of Dom: Clinic Review

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:38:24 -0400 by King
          Just last week drumming virtuoso Dom Famularo scheduled three clinics throughout the state of Florida, two of which ...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/04/16/1794-two-days-dom-clinic-review

John Blackwell Lick - The Drum Ninja

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:59:10 -0400 by thedrumninja
Here's a nice lick that I picked up off the John Blackwell DvD - Technique, Grooving and Showmanship. He calls it the Marcus Willams Pattern. In this video I am playing the hands in unison but you ...

https://drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/youtube/47981-john-blackwell-lick-drum-ninja

John Blackwell Clinic 6/5/08: Seminole,FL

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:07:18 -0400 by King
      Seminole Music and Sound will host a drum clinic by John Blackwell 6/5/08 at 7pm.  John is also taking appointments for private lessons the following...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/05/21/2107-john-blackwell-clinic-6508-seminolefl

NEW Zildjian Contests for '09!

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:21:37 -0500 by webadmin
"Being part of the Zildjian Company and being part of the Zildjian brand there are some things we can do with our sticks that I don’t think anyone else can do." Ron Allman ...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2009/02/09/4908-new-zildjian-contests-09

Private Lessons with John Blackwell 5/9/08 : Seminole,FL

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...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/04/28/1797-private-lessons-with-john-blackwell-5908-seminolefl

NAMM 2009 - NEW Zildjian Stick Models

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:45:00 -0500 by King
Zildjian Product Manager Ron Allman gives a brief presentation about the 4 new stick models available this year at the 2009 Winter NAMM Show. -Travis Barker - Ronnie Vannucci - John B...

https://drummerconnection.com/featured/video/4738-namm-2009-new-zildjian-stick-models

Willow

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:38:34 -0400 by Onsetdrummer
First song off of my bands EP....

https://drummerconnection.com/users/onsetdrummer/media/audio/47170-willow

John Blackwell with Full Band Performance at Seminole Music & Sound

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

John Blackell - Private Lessons @ Seminole Music and Sound: Seminole Fl

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:13:36 -0400 by King
John Blackwell will be offering private lessons at Seminole Music and Sound all day Saturday August 22nd. Please call the store for times and availability so you don't miss the opportunity to ...

https://drummerconnection.com/events/3125-john-blackell-private-lessons-seminole-music-and-sound-seminole-fl

NAMM 2009 Drum Coverage: John Blackwell Interview: Zildjian Press Conference Today!!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:52:21 -0500 by King
        The 2009 Winter NAMM Show kicks off tomorrow and looks to be one of the best yet. Zildjian will be hosting a press conference to announce ...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2009/01/15/4424-namm-2009-john-blackwell-interview-zildjian-press-conference-today

NEW DVD - John Blackwell: Master Series

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:32:59 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Filmed in front of a live audience, John demonstrates the musical skills that have made him the drummer of choice for artists such as Prince, Patti LaBelle, and Justin Timberlake. John pe...

https://drummerconnection.com/news/2008/11/14/3694-new-dvd-john-blackwell-master-series

Zildjian on Tour @ Resurrection Drums - Hollywood, FL

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:24:19 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
      During Zildjian On Tour, you'll have the chance to not only meet some of your favorite artists, but also check out some Sound Lab prototypes, take advantage...

https://drummerconnection.com/events/34705-zildjian-tour-resurrection-drums-hollywood-fl

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addam Says I wish I could see him

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 - 4:19 PM

I wish I could see him teaching music at our college. Some of my coleagues are fascinated by his work, I'm sure having him around would be such an amazing experience from both sides. Until we get that lucky I still have to rely on my faithful custom writing resource.

King Says Thanks again fellas!

Submitted On: Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 - 9:54 AM

Thanks again John and John (no particular order) and The Mighty Quin for giving us this opportunity. We love you guys!

billy ashbaugh Says Thanks John

Submitted On: Friday, Oct 23, 2009 - 4:55 PM

Thanks again John for taking the time to share some thoughts with us. It was a pleasure getting to watch your clinic, great job man!! Also, thanks to Paul & John Spinelli for making this possible!

seminole Says Wow, Blackwell did it again!

Submitted On: Friday, Oct 23, 2009 - 10:10 AM

Every time John does a clinic it is always different. Yeah, he does his "signature licks" and plays his "nasty grooves" but he also takes you somewhere we haven't been before. John works hard on his craft to better himself and inspire the rest of us.

Super thanks to John Blackwell for hanging out until 11pm talking to everyone and signing autographs doing the interview and playing his butt off. And special thanks to Drummer Connection for sharing this with everyone who couldn't attend.

John

drumfreak Says Thank You!!

Submitted On: Friday, Oct 23, 2009 - 12:23 AM

Thank You John Blackwell, John Spinelli and Paul Quin for making this interview possible. It has been a pleasure to follow John Blackwell and to be able to speak to him and watch him perform regularly. Seminole Music & Sound has pulled through once again and helped another star shine.

Thanks Everyone!
//drumfreak

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