Mastering anything requires practice and dedication. It also demands a disciplined mindset and plenty of persistence. Mastery is a commendable goal, rarely achieved but it is also difficult to define. Mastery is achieved when the technical challenges have been overcome, the stylistic requirements are fully understood and a command of the instrument has been acquired… Continue reading Developing Your Musical Voice

Like many drummers of my generation the first time I became aware of the Mozambique style was when I learned that it was the name associated with the groove that Steve Gadd played on Paul Simon’s “Late in the Evening”. In the 1980’s it became one of those essential Gadd grooves. Rochester born Steve Gadd… Continue reading An Overview of Cuban-style Mozambique Rhythm

Practise refers to any action, ritual or activity that we perform regularly. It is also  something that we engage in for the purpose of acquiring or maintaining a particular skill. To gain any level of proficiency in something we need to execute specific exercises aimed at reinforcing our command of the actions associated with the… Continue reading Music, Practise and Motion

When I was a child the Bossa Nova was just another red key on the home organ. We didn’t have one in our house but it seemed that just about every second household did. The Practical encyclopedia Of Good Decorating and Home Improvement stated clearly that “It is required by all family rooms to contain… Continue reading Bossa Nova – The New Thing