What You Should Know About Creating A Drum Book For A New Musical
Bliss – A New Musical
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure to work on two workshops of a new musical called BLISS. The musicians who worked on the workshops were invited to play on a few tracks to help promote the show. Read more here: https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/bliss-a-new-musical?utm_source=facebook&sd=pf&fbclid=IwAR2pbpGjEB-qXJJcoIKGXHOusI4W4QjZtpun_1u5sC5IRsk2ao_lVJ-qxH8
Read moreWhen To Say No To A Gig
Recently, a few colleagues and I chatted about some of the crazy gigs we all used to have when we first started in the music business. I chimed in about one gig I did in Jamaica Queens that began at 9 PM and ended at 3 AM. This band played six 30-minute sets, playing be-bop…
Read moreJoe Choroszewski – Approved vs Designation
Joe Choroszewski is one of the most in-demand drummers in New York City. Over the years, he has subbed at TWENTY TWO Broadway musicals, was the drummer for the long-running Off-Broadway production of “Avenue Q” at New World Stages, and recently landed the split drum chair for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. He also played…
Read moreRay Marchica – Radio Registry (212-582-8800)
Ray and I had such a great conversation on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast! We talked for hours about all kinds of things and when the topic of Radio Registry came up, the ideas started flowing. Ray decided to go back to the old days and make a call! Check out the two-part podcast….
Read moreRay Marchica-Why Being Versatile Is So Important
This podcast features Ray Marchica. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College, where he studied percussion with Morris Lang of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Performance. He’s been an in-demand player in New York for more than 25 years, appearing on countless sessions, Broadway productions, and…
Read morePODCAST – Sean McDaniel – The Vinnie Colaiuta Of Musical Theater
Sean McDaniel – I feel he’s one of the most versatile musicians playing on Broadway shows. As a substitute on Broadway, he has performed in 11 different shows at one time. Sean has performed in 20 Broadway shows including Frozen, The Book Of Mormon, and Spamalot. He helped develop many other musicals, including Hamilton. He…
Read moreWarren Odze – The Importance Of Taking Direction
This is from PART TWO of my interview with Warren Odze on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast! Warren is a Broadway veteran. He’s performed in Broadway shows such as: The Life Civil War Kat and the Kings Seussical Thoroughly Modern Millie Lennon Come Fly Away The Wedding Singer Priscilla Rocky An American In Paris Charlie…
Read moreBroadway Drumming 101 – Your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals.
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