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Hi. Just wondering about the angle of your snare drum. I've noticed the same position with Jo Jo Mayer. Is this to do with playing traditional grip?
by Jarren (australia)October 4, 2010 4:01 PM
Hi jhon, my name in andres, I'm from colombia, I've been studying the art of bebop book, it has helped me much specially the concept of solos. well I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF YOUCAN MAKE A DRUM CLINIC IN COLOMBIA , THERE A LOT OF DRUMMERS INTERESTED ABOUT JAZZ DRUMMING!! IN SOUTH AMERICA!!! bye take care!! sincerely: Andres Salamanca.
by ANDRES SALAMANCA (BOGOTA, COLOMBIA)September 26, 2010 2:12 PM
Are you going to be near Dallas, TX? I would love to hear you play.
by Albert Evans (Garland, TX)September 16, 2010 6:11 PM
HELLO, JOHN, I HAVE USED YOUR BOOKS AND CDS FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW TO AUGMENT MY PRACTICE REGIMIN. AFTER 50 YEARS OF PLAYING WITH A 25 YEAR FULL TIME CAREER AS A DRUMMER/PERCUSSIONIST/VOCALIST I STILL MANAGE TO PRACTICE AT LEAST AN HOUR A DAY..AT AGE 63....AND ENJOY PLAYING ALONG TO YOUR MUSIC. JUST LISTENED TO SOME VJO ON YOU TUBE AND WAS AMAZED AT SOME OF THE "MELISMS" I HEARD IN YOUR PLAYING. OF COURSE, YOU DO HAV EYOUR OWN VOICE, BUT MEL'S INFLUENCE IS DISTINCT. I WISH YOU A CONTINUED SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND KEEP THOSE EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMING. PETE ZITO, 3RD PHILA., PA.
by PETE ZITO, 3RD (PHILA., PA.)September 6, 2010 11:53 AM
Hi John, I attended the workshop in Calgary and I really do thank you for coming to teach us. Your lessons have given me not only new skills, but as well a new drive which is no pushing me further to becoming a better drummer. The week was very fun and enjoyable. I do hope to see you in the future.
by Chris Santos (Calgary, AB)August 28, 2010 3:42 AM
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