As I write this, I am sat back stage at the Royal Concert hall, Glasgow. The 60s Gold tour is about to start at 7.30pm and we are not on till 9.35pm! Read more
Artists Blog
EXPLORING ODD GROUPINGS PART 3
Welcome to part 3 of the series. In this lesson we are going to look at one way to play a three note grouping. Not only is this really going to help you strengthen your bass drum speed and independence, but it also sounds cool! It’s a short but focused lesson that should hopefully prepare you for some of the more intricate patterns to come. Read more
Exploring Odd Groupings Part 2
Hello and welcome to the second lesson on odd groupings. In this lesson we are going to take a look at a few accents and get comfortable with the building blocks that we will need to progress through later lessons. Read more
Exploring Odd Groupings Part 1
Hello and welcome to the first of my lessons for the Istanbul Mehmet Blog. Read more
The Phil Collins Experience & Cymbal Choice
Good evening people,
It’s been a while since I wrote on here, but I thought I would talk about the new show I am doing and my cymbal choice! Read more
Holidays!!! so that means more work?
Hello again.
The Searchers have just returned to work after 2.5 weeks off, which may not sound like a long time, but in Searchers World, that is! Read more
FROM THE STUDIO TO THE STAGE …
Hello! I am currently on the road with Big Boy Bloater and the LiMiTs, touring our new album, Luxury Hobo. Following on from my last blog when I was on tour with CASH and choosing cymbals based on a vintage sound, I thought would write a little about my experiences recording with my Istanbul Mehmet cymbals and also how I have had to adapt some of the recorded sounds for live situations. Read more
He’s finally going to tell us about the equipment he uses!
Hello again
on my first blog, I said I would explain the equipment I use and then promptly forgot.
Well now I shall put that right. Read more
Australian Tour 2016
Australia
As I write my 2nd blog for Istanbul Mehmet, I am sat on my balcony in Hervey Bay, Australia. We have 2 hrs till we leave the hotel for sound check for this evenings show in Maryborough. Read more
Paul Elliott – The Alexander Technique For Drummers – Part 2
Last post, we discovered that changing your thinking will change your body. By thinking about how we carry out any activity, including playing the drums, we can reduce unnecessary tension held in the body – most often it’s tension we’re not even aware of. Read more