When I listen to this solo drum track, I find myself enjoying this song even more than I did when I was playing along to it back in 1983. Alex Van Halen has such a great touch behind the kit. My approach to the drums is all about making the music feel good to the…
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 moreSister Act at Paper Mill Playhouse June 1-26
Come check out the last Paper Mill Playhouse show of the season-Sister Act. I’ll be working with some incredibly talented singers, dancers and musicians, but only until the end of June—so get your tickets sooner than later! Tonight is the first preview. The last show is June 26th.
Read moreBroadway Drumming 101 Podcast with Sean McDaniel – What He Looks For In Hiring New Subs
A clip from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. Sean McDaniel on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast 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 moreGary Seligson – On why he left Wicked for Tarzan
This is an excerpt from a podcast episode featuring Gary Seligson. Gary tells his reason for leaving a hit show (Wicked) for something new and untested (Tarzan) and how Phil Collins played an integral part in that decision. To be notified of when it is released, subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast on Apple…
Read moreNO MORE CLICK TRACKS!
I despise music made to click tracks. I think click tracks are totally unnecessary, with one exception (Lars Ulrich). Yeah, I said it and will stand by it. I’ll fight anyone to the DEATH when it comes to the need for them. The best songs were made without them. The songs felt better, and great…
Read moreGary Seligson’s Advice For Drummers Interested In Playing Shows
This is an excerpt from a podcast episode featuring Gary Seligson. To be notified of when it is released, subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs, showcases talks with broadway drumming legends and…
Read moreMatt Vander Ende on The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast (full interview)
This is the extended interview with Matt Vander Ende, the drummer for Broadway’s Wicked. Subscribe to my Broadway Drumming 101 Newsletter so you’ll know when future episodes are released! Broadway Drumming 101 is your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101…
Read moreMatt Vander Ende – Drummer for Broadway’s Wicked on why being on time is so important
Matthew Vander Ende, drummer for Wicked, on what a drummer subbing on a Broadway show should ALWAYS do. This is an excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast featuring Matt Vander Ende. Matt is an amazing musician who is currently the drummer for Broadway’s Wicked. We chatted for well over two hours about all…
Read moreWhat NOT To Do As A Sub Drummer In A Broadway Pit
Matthew Vander Ende, drummer for Wicked, on what a drummer subbing on a Broadway show shouldn’t do. This is an excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast featuring Matt Vander Ende. Matt is an amazing musician who is currently the drummer for Broadway’s Wicked. We chatted for well over two hours about all kinds of…
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