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Video Interview with Rich Redmond, Drummer for Jason Aldean
August 15, 2016Rich Redmond is best known as the studio and touring drummer for Country Superstar Jason Aldean. As a top-call Nashville Studio Artist, Rich has played on 20 Number 1 singles, and plays to well over two million fans annually while on tour. In addition to this, Rich is deeply passionate about drum education, and when he is not touring or in the studio, he can be found in music schools, classrooms and at corporate events delivering his motivational class; Crash… Read More
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Drum Clinics, Masterclasses and Drum Camps explained
Posted in: BlogJuly 13, 2016The drum community is a wonderful thing. I have had the privilege of working in it for over 20 years, and I am always amazed at the willingness of drummers to share ideas and help aspiring musicians grow. There is a camaraderie amongst drummers that is very rare and unique, and I genuinely believe that you would be hard-pressed to find the same sense of community among other musicians. The internet has given us unprecedented access to today’s top drummers… Read More
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Specialist drum stores – Enhancing the drum community
Posted in: BlogMay 11, 2016In a world of online drum lessons, online stores and social media, it is undeniable that the internet has changed the shape of how we do business, and how we manage our leisure time. It’s a good thing, as it provides opportunities to everyone at an unprecedented level. It’s leveled the playing field in so many industries, and failing to embrace it from a business standpoint is proving risky to many companies. It’s here to stay, and it’s also fair… Read More
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Drumming For Good – First quarter donations
Posted in: NewsMay 9, 2016Drumming For Good™ is a charitable program operated by Drum Ambition. We have pledged to donate $1 from every monthly subscription to charity. You can read more about the initiative here. Since our launch in January 2016, we are delighted to announce that we have made donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society (US), Cancer Research (UK) and ActionAid – an International charity operating in 45 different countries. We also recently donated a one-to-one drum lesson, a complimentary subscription package, a practice pad… Read More
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Blood on the snare drum – the Whiplash myth (2021 – Updated)
Posted in: BlogApril 11, 2016The 2014 movie drama Whiplash is an Oscar-winning worldwide hit. Based upon the relentless pursuit of a young aspiring college musician (Miles Teller) and his battle against an overbearing and outright mean music instructor (J.K. Simmons). Seven years after its initial release, the movie is starting to appear once again on popular streaming channels, and we thought it would be a good idea to revisit this article. The movie was met with mixed opinions throughout the drumming community. Helpful related… Read More
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Drum Ambition Featured in Modern Drummer Magazine.
Posted in: NewsFebruary 18, 2016News of Drum Ambition’s fresh approach to online drum lessons reached the world’s best selling drum magazine this week, as we featured in the online edition of Modern Drummer Magazine. The Modern Drummer News article highlighted some of the many benefits of using Drum Ambition, and you can read the full article here. Commenting on the feature, Drum Ambition Founder and Presenter Simon DasGupta said: “It’s a real honor to be featured in Modern Drummer. The fact that the world’s drum… Read More
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Drum Ambition is LIVE!
Posted in: NewsJanuary 31, 2016Online drum lessons with Drum Ambition has officially launched. Fourteen months in the planning stages, and continually evolving; we are raising the bar in drum education for beginner drummers, with our custom made interactive platform. Drum Ambition is different to other online drum lesson websites. Featuring superb HD production, on-screen music notation, downloadable sheet music, special feature videos and blogs; we cater specifically to the beginner and hobbyist drummer. We deliver structured, methodical, entertaining and complete content, presented by one… Read More