Monthly Archives: May 2015

What Does Your Name Sound Like as a Drum Beat?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Ever wonder what your name sounds like as a drum beat? Now, thanks to designer, Kyle Stetz, you can find out using Typedrummer on your computer. Here’s what “Scott K Fish” sounds like as a drum beat. This may open … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph: Knowing the Reasons

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ed Soph was living in a small Garrison, New York house in the middle of the woods when we first met. My friend, Chris Conrade – a terrific drummer and teacher now living in Oregon – studied with … Continue reading →

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The Best Drum Solo Nobody Heard

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My 5/2 post, “The Top Secret Drum Method,” in which a drummer fears someone stealing his ideas, prompted a wonderful reply from my friend, Rick Mattingly, former Modern Drummer Features Editor. Rick is correct. I not at MD … Continue reading →

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Brookmeyer: Jazz is One Human Being Talking to Others

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Bob Brookmeyer: “What you are producing should be a human sound. The metal instrument is just a thing you use. Jazz is a personal expression. A jazzman should be saying what he feels. He’s one human being talking to others, … Continue reading →

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Sinatra on Stage Fright and Music Professionalism

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Learning stage fright happens to the some of the giants of music, was a help in overcoming moments of stage fright I had drumming or singing. In my case, the jitters came when stepping outside of my musical … Continue reading →

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