Who knew there were so many ways to play the triangle? Turns out, practice for instruments like the tambourine and triangle can be surprisingly detailed.
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Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast! He recounts winning preliminary and second nights, leading to his first trip to LA for a drum battle. This was the dawn of MTV, held in Griffith Park, with legendary drummers like Bunny Caros, Carmine Appice
Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast shares his relentless practice ethic at Berklee. He'd log 6-8 hours daily, pushed by peer competition and a vibrant community where new ideas spread like wildfire among drummers. #Drumming#MusicEducation#Berklee
I moved to New York in 1993 and didn't know a soul in the music business.
What I had was the Howard University Showtime Marching Band. That experience killed off whatever shy kid was left in me. So when I got here I wasn't afraid to walk up to strangers.
Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast shares how observing different conducting styles revealed surprising dynamics. He learned that even a ritardando can become an acceleration, and that conductors notice when you're not watching! #Broadway#Drumming101#MusicTips
Observing diverse conducting styles on Broadway Drumming 101 taught Karl Latham a lot about show dynamics and leadership shifts. A memorable moment involved Vanessa Carlton "Can't you even watch me?" This is how you truly learn. #Broadway#MusicEducation#KarlLatham
Mackenna Tolfa on Auditioning for Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group's first featured female drummer — tells the story of the audition that changed everything.
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An excerpt from the next episode of Broadway Drumming 101 with Mackenna Tolfa! She shares how she approached a special audition, not expecting to book the role, and ended up giving it her all. #BroadwayDrumming101#MacKennaTolfa#Audition
My doctor reached for her prescription pad.
I told her give me until fall.
That was February. I’m 20 pounds down and nobody wrote me a prescription for it.
Full essay on my Substack. If you’re not subscribed yet, you’ve been missing out. Clayton Craddock on Substack.
Karl Latham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast shares why playing on Broadway isn't just a gig—it's a high-level recording session every night.#Broadway#Drumming#Music