Best Free drum Lessons from expert teacher Tiger Bill
TigerBill here. This one shows you exactly what to look for when choosing an expert drum instructor so you can avoid wasting both your time and money. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk.…
What was originally a contest where anyone could participate, is now a good exercise you can use as a chops challenge. Start off with a metronome tempo that lets you play each exercise in a relaxed manner and gradually increase…
Here’s a How To for finding the ideal stick balance point. If you’d like more details, feel free to contact me via my Support Desk. –Have Fun and Stay Loose!
We’re reviewing the Kicker 4.0 acoustic kick drum dampener. Let’s check it out. For many years I’ve tried a variety of ways to dampen my bass drum from pillows to blankets to numerous commercial products but I’ve never been happy…
Your Resource for Success in Drumming and the Music Business The business of drumming is just that – it’s a drum business! Although playing drums can be lots of fun, when you learn to take care of your drum business…
If you’re going on the road and would like to keep your drums (and yourself) safe and dry, check out the weather conditions first. This site covers the U.S. and all around the globe. Courtesy of The Weather Channel.
Before you book that overseas gig, you might want to check out the U.S. State Department’s travel warnings, alerts (when to avoid dangerous weather conditions) and consular information. Also listed are U.S embassies in foreign lands, political climates, and even…
Whether you’re a traveling musician who’s been on the road for too long or just want to take a vacation with your loved ones and need a change, check out this cool site that features offbeat tourist attractions across the…
Music and lyrics enter the Public Domain when copyright protection has expired. If you’re trying to find out if a song belongs to the Public Domain, this is place to go. Need a song? Choose from thousands of royalty free…
This U.S. State Department site tells you everything you need to know about getting a passport for that Euro Tour you’ve just booked and lots more! Check it out at
If your business takes you outside of the USA, you’ll need to know the latest currency exchange rates. This site also does currency conversion and more. Check it out: Oanda.com
Don’t let the name of this site fool you, when you’re looking for the latest advice on any legal topic you’ll find thousands of free articles here along with books. If you’d rather save the lawyer’s fee and do-it-yourself, Nolo…
Musicians, writers, and artists all need to protect their intellectual property, i.e., their compositions, sound recordings, album cover art work, writings, and band logos. Here are some of the best music law resources to help you do just that: Music…
Strange name for a solid resource on music publishing. Includes an auction, bookstore, marketing info, message board, and links to other songwriting sites. Even includes a guide to Open Mic and Showcases for those who live in the Los Angeles…
Originally established in 1927 as an info source, clearinghouse, and monitoring service for licensing musical copyrights, this online site is the place to go for copyright and licensing info. If you’re a music publisher or you want to be, click…
Years ago I used Mapquest for maps and directions, then it was Expedia but now my favorite is Google Maps, which is just as useful on my desktop as on my smartphone. Every traveling musician needs to have access to at least…
Epic is a public interest research center tracks legislation concerning electronic privacy issues, which are critical if you plan on distributing or selling music online. This organization also covers computer security, cryptography, and offers online privacy tools of all kinds.…
The Real Reason Major Record Companies Suck (for Artists) By Peter Spellman Any artist who signs a major label recording contract today is probably taking the biggest risk of his or her career. With a mortality rate of 1 out…
If you spend any time studying successful individuals, you’ll notice that they all have one particular trait in common: They were all laser focused. If you aspire to be a musician, check out this article by career specialist Peter Spellman,…
If you’re looking to make it in the music business, the first thing you must realize is that music, although it’s a ton of fun to play and it’s not really work because you love it, IS A BUSINESS! The…
If you’re a pro, or hope to be in the business of drumming, you should seriously consider the pros and cons of joining the union. Depending on the work you want to do, for example playing shows on Broadway or…
I know nobody uses maps anymore today, we’ve GPS on our smartphones now, but AAA is so much more than that. A low cost AAA membership can save you money on travel expenses including hotel rooms for those gigs…
Black Potatoe Music Festival Other Festival Artists Walt Bibinger TrioWalt provided some cool jazz sounds. If you live in the New Jersey-Pennsylvania area, tune in Walt’s radio show “The Jazz Listener,” on WNTI 91.9 FM. Walt’s drummer Glenn Davis, who…
Black Potatoe Music Festival For this week’s feature, I detour off the subject of drums a bit to tell you about an event that I feel should be in every town across the nation. It’s a three-day Music Festival. But…
Buy exclusive video downloads of Tiger Bill, Vince Martell, Billy Ward, Chip Ritter, James Walker and Zach Boettcher from Tiger Bill's Halloween DrumBeat Fest 2007.
Welcome to Drumming! Everything that you find on these sites relate to the subject of drumming, drums, percussion, equipment, techniques, systems, styles, famous drummers, places, and events in the industry. On these sites you’ll find: If you notice anything missing, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our TigerMix Support Desk with your suggestions or ideas. We’re always looking for ways to serve you better. Enjoy! –Tiger Bill and the TigerMix Team
HitIt – The Ultimate Guide to Programming Drums by Chris Nothdurfter I’m reviewing HitIt – The Ultimate Guide to Programming Drums eBook by Chris Nothdurfter. Let’s check it out.
A Guide to Foot Technique 3 DVD-Set by Jojo Mayer We’re reviewing the 3 DVD-Set by Jojo Mayer Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer-Part 2 Foot Technique. Let’s check it out. DVD 1: (1 hour 43 mins – instruction plus…
The History: Starting in December of 2011, I produced my first video podcast by converting my monthly eMail Newsletter into an Online TV Show combined with contents from my Comcast Cable Drum TV Show Fun With Drums. It proved to…
October is a very special month for two reasons: Halloween and Tiger Bill’s DrumBeat Fest! And this year is extra special because you will be able to experience the Fest for yourself from anywhere in the world! All you need…
Let’s face it. It’s tough to break into the music business today, which is why the TV show American Idol has become so popular. Wanna be singing stars flock to it each year for a chance at overnight stardom and…
Message from Dom Famularo Interview with Motown Legend Uriel Jones Interview with Studio Legend Bernard “Pretty” Purdie Interview with Skip Hadden Interview with Sergio Bellotti Interview with Gil Sharone Interview with Yvette “Baby…