http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com The World Of Matt Byrne Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:38:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yesterday, I ventured an hour south of me, down to NYC to visit a reputable drum school called "The Collective."  I've heard a lot about the school and it's reputation.  It's been around since the late 70's and has some really great lesson programs for aspiring drummers. Personally, I've been giving ... http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com/?p=37 Ok, so I've spent the last hour or so away from the TV, computer, kitchen- anything that might be considered a distraction- to really sit down at my electric kit and work on some chops (I can't make that much noise in my place, hence the reason using the electric ... http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com/?p=36 This has absolutely nothing to do with drumming or music, but that's ok.  We all have varying interests, no?  It's fun doing blogs that relate to differing subject matter. I've been doing a lot of reading as of late and one of the authors I've been turned onto is David Baldacci.  ... http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com/?p=34 For many beginner drummers the drum throne is an afterthought, but it is actually a very important part of the set. The importance of a good drum throne is often marginalized because many starter and advanced drum kits already include a throne. But the truth is that most drum thrones ... http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com/?p=33 Thanks for checking out my website.  Wanted to just give a little update about what's been going on in my world.  Hatebreed is taking some time off for a couple months so I've been keeping myself busy in one way or another. First off, I tracked a drum solo/instrumental a couple ... http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com/?p=31 Here's a subject that everyone has an opinion about- Play with a click or Play without. Whether recording in the studio or practicing on your own in your basement, a metronome is a drummer's best friend and should be embraced, not feared. A Metronome is a vital tools in music education. ... http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com/?p=29 Selecting your Drumsticks is a process that is more involved than you may think.  Here are some things to consider when stick shopping- What type of band will you be playing in? If it's a heavy metal band ... http://cripplingvelocitymusic.com/?p=28