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Appreciating Neil Peart’s Writer Discipline

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From Neil Peart’s letter to me from Toronto on October 31, 1985. As much as I appreciated our drum discussions, I have very fond memories of the thoughts Neil and I shared about writing. The older I get, … Continue reading →

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Human Expression vs Human Perfection

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I was in my home office, Yo-Yo Ma was on tv, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. I wasn’t familiar with Ma or his music. But after a few seconds of only half-listening to the sound he produced … Continue reading →

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Stories Drummers Might Like?

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Modern Drummer Publication’s CEO recently announced a renewal of the enterprise. Meanwhile, a DrumForum.org member started a thread wondering what kind of articles actual and potential MD readers want to read. I wonder how many MD readers are … Continue reading →

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Hal Blaine: Have Fun, Play Drums

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found this in one of my external hard drives. It’s a drum method the great Hal Blaine released in 1968. Have fun. Give Hal Blaine’s album a listen.

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Study Gary Chester with ‘New Breed Approved’ Original Chester Student

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a unique, fascinating idea I spotted yesterday on the “Gary Chester the Drummer” Facebook page. The post below is edited from the original. Gary’s daughter, Katrina, is offering to pair drummers who want to study her … Continue reading →

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