ABOUT Michael Vercelli SESSION TITLE: Ghanaian Mallet MethodsPresenting with Patrick Roulet Michael B. Vercelli is the Director of Graduate Studies and Professor of Music at West Virginia University. His research focuses on the transmission and performance practice of percussive traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora. Michael has received awards for his performance and study…
ABOUT Sean J. Kennedy SESSION TITLE: Orchestrating Your Dream Gig: How To Get A Drumset Gig With An Orchestra, And Get Called Back Again! American drummer and percussionist Sean J. Kennedy currently performs as Principal Percussionist for the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, a position he has held since 2004. He is also the drummer…
ABOUT Art Cruz SESSION TITLE: Rhythm Alchemy: Collaboration and Personal Expression Art Cruz rose to prominence as one of the metal genre’s top touring drummers. With Lamb Of God as his favorite band, he made his recording debut with the band with a whirlwind introduction. Like the historic additions of Bruce Dickinson, Jason Newsted, or…
ABOUT Bernard Long, Jr. SESSION TITLE: Developing Essential Jazz Drum Set Styles VIRTUAL SESSION DATE & TIME: Coming soon… Bernard Long, Jr.’s love and feel for music was introduced to him by his father the late Bernard Long, Sr. Bernard Jr. graduated with his B.M. in Jazz Studies May 2009 from Northern Illinois University under…
ABOUT Chris Turner SESSION TITLE: Real Metal Drums Chris Turner is known worldwide for his fast, hard-hitting, and painstakingly precise playing without the aid of anything unnatural. He strictly refuses the use of any triggers or samples to replace or enhance his drum sound, as well as refusing his work to be snapped onto a…
ABOUT Eric Boudreault SESSION TITLE: Drumming, Band Leading & Technology on a Big Scale Production VIRTUAL SESSION DATE & TIME: Coming soon… Eric Boudreault is a professional drummer from Canada. He completed his music studies at Alma College, Sherbrooke University, and Concordia University. Eric has received two honorary degrees in music performance from Gmartell and…
ABOUT Gergo Borlai SESSION TITLE: The Magic of Spontaneity Gergo Borlai is a Los Angeles/Barcelona based professional drummer, composer, and producer originally from Hungary. Gergo also took 3rd place in Modern Drummer’s “best all- around drummer in 2019” poll behind legendary drummers Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Smith. In 2020, Gergo was considered for Grammy Award nomination in…
ABOUT Gregory Hutchinson SESSION TITLE: All Styles Drummer Gregory Hutchinson is one of the most highly-regarded musicians of his generation. Hailed for his work performing and recording with countless jazz greats, the vanguard of hip-hop, R&B, and Neo-soul, the 53- year-old is now making the bold decision to reinvent himself. Spurred on by a cataclysmic…
ABOUT Jake Sommers SESSION TITLE: The In’s and Out’s Of Touring Jake Sommers and Mat Maxwell are the rhythm section for country artist Luke Combs. Jake studied his craft in New York with some of the greats, including Dom Famularo and John Favicchia. Jake attended University of the Arts and Mat attended Labette Community College,…
ABOUT Peter Erskine SESSION TITLE: The Use of Melody in Teaching the Drumset Peter Erskine has been a student of the drums since the age of 4. He is known for his love of working in different musical contexts. He has recorded over 700 albums and film scores, including several on his own Fuzzy Music…
