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Product Review: Kickport

In How to Tune Drums, Product Review by Philip3 Comments

Kickport: Hype or Heavenly? I’ve seen lots of Kickport’s installed on lots of different drums lately, and to be honest I didn’t really want to jump on the bandwagon. I don’t have any good reason of not wanting to jump on the bandwagon, other than the fact that I think that my kick drum sounds perfectly fine the way it …

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Pro Drummer Tips: Kenny Sharretts on Resetting an Old Drum Head

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Kenny Sharretts has worked as a drum tech for Melissa Etheridge, Kelly Clarkson, Peter Frampton, Joss Stone, The American Idols Live, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Smashmouth. He is the current drum tech for Stevie Wonder and Rihanna. As a drummer he has worked for several Texas legends including Monte Montgomery, Kevin Fowler, Joe King Carrassco, Rusty Wier, George Devore, …

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Pro Drummer Tip: Kenny Sharretts – Snare Drum Tuning In the Studio

In Drum Tips, How to Tune Drums, Pro Drummer Tips by Philip4 Comments

Kenny Sharretts has worked as a drum tech for Melissa Etheridge, Kelly Clarkson, Peter Frampton, Joss Stone, The American Idols Live, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Smashmouth. He is the current drum tech for Stevie Wonder and Rihanna. As a drummer, he has worked for several Texas legends including Monte Montgomery, Kevin Fowler, Joe King Carrasco, Rusty Wier, George Devore, …

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Pro Drummer Tips: Dwight Baker on Tuning Tom Drums in the Studio

In Drum Tips, Drummer resources, General Updates, Pro Drummer Tips by Philip2 Comments

Dwight Baker Dwight Baker is a multi-platinum producer/engineer/mixer/songwriter based in Austin, Texas who has worked with many artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Brandi Carlile, Bob Schneider, Blue October, Alpha Rev, and David Archuleta. He owns and operates out of his Austin, TX-based studio, Matchbox Studios. Dwight’s Pro Drummer Tip: A quick tip for everyone planning on recording or going into …