Wicked 2010
No -I am not referring to the economically horrible 2010, just the show. I just finished a month run of the Broadway musical “Wicked”. It
Author: Rick Dior
Wicked 2010
No -I am not referring to the economically horrible 2010, just the show. I just finished a month run of the Broadway musical “Wicked”. It
I am now making drumsticks
I have been working on making drumsticks for a few years now and I feel like I have finally perfected the process. Within the last
Cyrus Chesnut visits the Studio
Jazz piano great Cyrus Chesnut recently visited the Studio to record tracks for a new CD. He sounds as great as ever! Joining him are
UNCC concert video
Here is a video of a concert I played on 2/2/10 with my wife Jennifer. It’s with the UNCC Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the piece
Recent Article: Mike D’Angelo
Here’s a nice article about one of my former students Mike D’Angelo who was up for a Grammy this year (which sadly he did not
Anne Trenning Wins Music Awards
Pianist Anne Trenning who has recorded all three of her CD projects at Acoustic Barn is getting great press for her latest CD “Watching For
New Percussion Ensemble Piece
Here is a new percussion ensemble piece I have just completed called minor infraction. It’s for 13 players and is a grade 4 level. It
Video Lesson: Second Line Drum Solo
Here is a Drum Set Solo in a New Orleans Second Line style. Second Line Solo
Video Lesson: Soloing in 3/4 time
Here is a video of me soloing over a 3/4 time hi hat ostinato. Please exuse the just woke up look and the hilarious expressions-Ahh,