This is footage of the sitzprobe of a show I’m working on in San Francisco called The Hippest Trip-The Soul Train Musical. For those that don’t know, A sitzprobe is a term used in the theater and opera world to refer to the first rehearsal where the cast and orchestra come together to practice the…
Read moreKiller Mike: Free Speech Lets Me Know My Enemy
“Be warned that once you become in power, to use government as a bludgeon is as evil as the masters before you” “In these times, where the allies of justice seem to be winning, it is important that we don’t use the media, as a bludgeon to quiet those who may disagree with us.” In…
Read moreSam Merrick – Drummer for the Broadway musical “& Juliet”
Joe Choroszewski – The Keys To Being A Success As A Broadway Drummer
An excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. For more, subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101. It’s your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101 Newsletter, you’ll learn about what it takes to be a successful pit musician with content delivered…
Read moreSammy Merendino – Step one on becoming a great Broadway drummer
Sammy Merendino on what it takes to be a great drummer on Broadway. This is an excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. For more, subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101. It’s your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101 Newsletter, you’ll learn…
Read moreMichael Croiter – One Important Thing To Know About Subbing On Broadway
Buddy Williams – The recording session for Luther Vandross’ hit song – ‘Never Too Much.’
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 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….
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