The Perpetual Motion Technique
Here is a technique that I use quite often on Drum Set. It involves what I call a drop and grab motion which requires minimal
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Rudimental Snare Drum Videos
Here are some snare drum videos that I have made for my students. Click on the link to play them. The files are large so
Some nice pictures from the recent (and not so recent) past
Here are some pictures that I found recently of some sessions and gigs from the last few years.
Harold Danko, Rich Perry and Clay Jenkins at UNCC 2008
I recently found these pictures of a concert I played with Harold Danko, Rich Perry, Clay Jenkins and Tom Hildreth at UNCC.
Teachers Forum: Motivating Your Students
This essay is on motivating your students. Over the years I have been blessed to work with many talented students. But even though these students
Drum Set Video #2
I made this video some years back for a student to demonstrate some of the time playing and soloing techniques of Tony Williams and Elvin
Drum Set Video#1 Left Foot Son Clave Splash Technique
Here is the first in a series of videos that I will be posting demonstrating some advanced techniques for the Drum Set. These are all
Audio CD’s now Available for Rick’s Book
A 4 CD set of recordings is now available with the latest version (3rd printing 2009) of my book Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and
Pianist Jackie Oniel
Pianist Jackie Oniel was in the studio recently to record a solo piano CD of Christmas music. Jackie has recorded many CD’s at the studio
CSO Magic of Xmas with Noel Friedline
I just finished a one week run with the Charlotte Symphony and the Noel Friedline Quintet. The audiences loved the group and we had a