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PDXdrummer: Resuming in January: PAD OUT! group classes
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. Resuming in January: PAD OUT! Starting on Sunday, January 18th, we'll be bringing back the old PAD OUT! Classes: intensive, 90-minute, group practice pad work-outs, led by Todd Bishop. It's a fun and effective way to get your chops together, in a friendly, low-pressure, environment. All you have to do is bring sticks. Class time is Sundays @ 6pm. Subject to interest, I can also do beginner and blazing/advanced groups. There's a 50% discount. There is a ...
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PDXdrummer: Seven useful rudiments
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. People always seem to want to know what's the deal with rudiments, what do you use them for, and which ones are the best, coolest, most valuable. So here I'll just shotgun some of my favorites:. Either 16th note or sixtuplet form. Hip, and fun to play. Steve Gadd plays them a lot, as does Dave Weckl. Here's how they are played, and how they are usually written in 16th note pulsation form— a Stewart Copeland-like thing. Is to play these on the hihat:.
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PDXdrummer: Buying guide
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. Tips for first-time buyers of drum gear; beginners, parents. What, how, and where to buy. Many items can be purchased online at our Amazon store. Drums cymbals hardware sticks/mallets heads books music where to buy. Remember before you buy new: student level gear usually doesn't have the same resale value as pro gear does, so make sure you shop around for the best deal. Look for free shipping if you're buying online. Check the condition of used drums ca...
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PDXdrummer: Testimonials
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. Here's what a few of my students have to say about studying with me:. 8220;I like studying with Todd because, he pushes you to succeed without pushing you too hard. Also if you're in need of help with a beat or a song, he helps you even is it's not one that he assigned you. He's a really cool teacher! Elijah, age 13. Likes drums, skateboarding, hanging out with friends; currently working on becoming a sponsored skateboarder. Christy, age 36. Luke, age 37.
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PDXdrummer: Article in Drum! Magazine now
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. Judging by this check I just received in the mail, I apparently have an article in the April, 2013 issue of Drum! 8212; my third. Hopefully that's still in the stores. The piece is my transcription of Vinnie Colaiuta's playing on the guitar solo from Frank Zappa's Keep It Greasey, in 19/16, along with a short analysis and tutorial on how to approach playing in that crazy meter. Are available on line, too. View my complete profile. 8212; drumming blog.
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PDXdrummer: Policies
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. I'm a very soft touch, and it's extremely rare that I have to enforce these, but having these in writing is good for everyone. Lessons are typically scheduled on a recurring basis, either weekly or every two weeks. I ask that lessons taught at the student's house be on weekends, though I do make exceptions. Please call at least 24 hours before your lesson to reschedule. If you call less than 24 hours before, you need to ask very nicely! No credit for mi...
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PDXdrummer: Page of Ten-stroke rolls
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. Page of Ten-stroke rolls. If you don't have it already, my page of six stroke rolls. Is a good companion to this. Welcome to PDXdrummer.com, Todd Bishop's site for drum lessons, and all things drum instruction-related in the Portland, Oregon. Click the above links for information related to taking lessons. On your left you'll see our blog, which has news about lessons, and also selected practice materials from my drumming blog,. View my complete profile.
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Little Played Little Bird | Todd Bishop
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Little Played Little Bird. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Mothers of the Veil. Strange As It Seems. What modern free jazz could sound like while still [being] entirely listenable. Adam Greenberg, Allmusic.com. Now booking November 2012 tour of western Europe, featuring Weber Iago. Visit our news blog at toddbishopjazz.blogspot.com. For info and updates. A strange and excellent musical experience. Released April 1, 2012. Bishop is ...
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PDXdrummer: QOTD: Dave on practicing
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Drum lessons in Portland, Oregon, with Todd Bishop. QOTD: Dave on practicing. If you come to my house and walk into the room where I'm practicing, you're going to hear me sound like I can't play. That's because I'm working on stuff that I can't do so I can improve. 8212; Chris “Daddy” Dave, Modern Drummer interview, Feb. 2010. Labels: Chris Daddy Dave. Quote of the day. Welcome to PDXdrummer.com, Todd Bishop's site for drum lessons, and all things drum instruction-related in the Portland, Oregon.
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