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Hi John, Thanks for your contributions to the art of drumming and providing a great instructional DVD. I have watched the DVD several times and been practicing all of the things you have said to practice in your DVD. I have been working on the ride technique you use and find it is much easier to play at faster tempos. You are a wonderful player and teacher.
by JonMay 6, 2010 10:26 PM
Hi John, Thanks for your continuing contributions to the art of drumming, and to drummers. Could you recommend a list of "essential" Tony Williams recordings (your personal favorites?) -- with the understanding that nothing Tony recorded could be deemed "unimportant". Thanks, Tom
by Tom Teare (Essex Junction, VT)May 4, 2010 1:18 PM
Thanks for your contribution to drummers arround the world!.An punctual question..how do I recognize playing behind,at center,or on top of time?...its about playing "micro-seconds" before or after the beat?...its just about feeling?...its frustrating to me!...help me please mr Riley!
by giancarlo (Lima Peru)April 24, 2010 8:54 PM
I started playing drums recently, I have been able to get drum lessons from my band director Mr. Allen, he showed me a lot about jazz, thats when i decide to learn to play drums. He told me the only why to learn jazz drums is through your books. He was right, thank you Mr. Riley for you books and all of your knowledge you have given to beginners.
by Brandon (United States)April 18, 2010 11:32 PM
You are wonderfull player, great teacher,and youre DVD is something best on market today. Really want to teach people, wich is really rare in todays DVD schools. Thank you for youre knowledge you shared.
by Boris (Serbia)April 11, 2010 6:56 PM
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