Vic Lick #25: Henry Gillard Looking to keep up with what’s happening in today’s rudimental vocabulary? Want to continue to keep your chops fresh by learning some fresh new solo licks each week? In this video feature, we tap the creativity and skills of some of the world’s top rudimental drummers to bring you short …
In the Studio with THOMAS LANG On 8/26/20. we went LIVE with the incomparable Thomas Lang! No stone was left unturned when we sat down with Thomas in-studio for this in-depth interview, which included multiple playing demonstrations. CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR TOP VIDEOS WITH THOMAS! Check out Thomas’ signature drum sticks! Built to withstand …
Sō Percussion on the Sō Percussion Summer Institute (SōSI) Since its inception in 1999, education has become an increasingly important part of Sō Percussion’s mission. Its members share a firm belief that inherent in an artist’s career is a responsibility to pass on practical advice and mentorship to young artists. The Sō Percussion Summer Institute …
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vf Jams LIVE Reunion: Mike Mitchell and Eric Harland On 7/20/20, we got the band back together for the third of 3 Vic Firth vf Jam LIVE Reunions! Hosted by Robert Sput Searight, we’ sat down with Mike Mitchell and Eric Harland to revisit their iconic vfJams moments, behind the scenes footage and so much …
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Profiles in Percussion:A Conversation with Christos Rafalides With a background and degrees in Jazz Vibraphone Performance from Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, Christos Rafalides has exploded on the jazz music scene with collaborations ranging from the legendary Charles Mingus ‘Epitaph’ band to Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz At Lincoln Center band, to world …
A Conversation with Matt Howard, Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic On 7/8/20, we went LIVE with the Vic Firth Signature Artist, Matt Howard, Principal Percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Join us as we sit down with Matt, and go through what it takes to make it through the audition process from mental …
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Sandbox Percussion on “Seven Pillars”by Andy Akiho Victor Caccese and Jonny Allen sit down to discuss their latest work for percussion quartet “Seven Pillars,” which consists of 7 ensemble movements and 4 solo movements. This inside look at the composition covers a full range of topics, from the close collaboration with composer Andy Akiho to …
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One with One with Anders Åstrand On June 26th, 2020 we premiered Lessons with Anders Åstrand, Vic Firth Signature Mallet Artist. We dove into discussions with Swedish percussionist, composer and artistic creator Anders Astrand. We explored Anders’ creative process and how it has led him to a series of highly innovative percussion pieces, imaginative recordings …
Valerie Naranjo, PAS Hall of Fame & SNL Percussionist Mark Wessels and Joe Testa sit down with P.A.S. Hall of Fame inductee Valerie Naranjo to talk about her life in music – from her early upbringing in a musical family and immersion into the upper western Ghanaian culture with over 35 years of study of …
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vf Jams LIVE Reunion: Benny Greb & Devon Taylor On 7/6/20, we got the band back together for the second of 3 Vic Firth vf Jam LIVE Reunions! Hosted by Robert Sput Searight, we’ sat down with Benny Greb and Devon Taylor to revisit their iconic vfJams moments, behind the scenes footage and so much …
