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Contributor Spotlight: Diego Cardini – Founder of The Drum Ninja

May 2, 2025 / Contributor Spotlight, Drums, Music Lessons

Diego Cardini is a professional drummer, educator, and the founder of TheDrumNinja.com, an online drum school and resource trusted by thousands of drummers worldwide. With years of real-world drumming experience both on stage and in the studio, Diego created The Drum Ninja to make high-quality drum education accessible to players of all levels. Through The Drum Ninja, […]

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5 Essential Drumming Grooves Every Guitarist Should Understand

April 26, 2025 / Drums

As a guitarist, it’s easy to get caught up in riffs, chords, and solos, but the truth is, the real magic happens when you lock in with the drummer. Understanding a few basic drum grooves can completely change the way you write songs, jam with others, and even structure your parts. In this guide, I’ll

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First Show Preparedness Guide

June 2, 2024 / Blog, Drums, Guest Posts, Guitar, Music Business

You’ve worked your butt off to get to here; been writing songs like crazy, found a way to record a demo, reached out to a venue, and got that sweet, sweet message back that you’re on the bill. Now what do you do? Unless you were an emergency add-on and the gig is tomorrow, you’ve

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Basic Setup for Drums: How to Get Started

April 2, 2024 / Drums, Music

You finally purchased your new drum kit, but how do you set it up now? A proper setup is the key to avoiding injury and producing the best sound quality. At the same time, you will be able to play more efficiently and have more fun. While there are many ways to set up your

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Contributor Spotlight : Desmond Rhodes

February 16, 2018 / Contributor Spotlight, Drums, Guest Posts, Guitar, Music Business

Desmond Rhodes is a writer and musician, not necessarily in that order. He bats around things to write on his drum throne as his guitarists fight over solo time. You can find him on Twitter @desmond_rhodes. Desmond @ The Blogging Musician : Supporting Your Local Music Scene First Show Preparedness Guide Non-Musician Skills for a

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