Hiya

[darnesha]

Hi! I’m new here, so say hello to me! Cause it’s polite. And I’m new.

[fontadoni]

Hey darnesha! Good to have you here.

[darnesha]

thank you!!

[CaseyDoddMusic]

Welcome, Darnesha! Tell us a little about yourself.

I’m a 21 year old Percussion major at the University of North Florida and am an aspiring composer.

[fontadoni]

Hey Casey. It’s good to see you’re still around.

Florida? Lucky man! UNF is in Jacksonville right?

I’m in Massachusetts and it’s freezing here. I lived in Miami for 4 years, I did my undergrad at FIU. I really like Massachusetts though, I just don’t like the cold weather that much.

Do you play drums too?

I bought a drumset about a year ago. I’m a guitarist but I’ve always wanted to learn to play drums. I got a pretty good deal on ebay for a Mapex, but it’s been a year already and I haven’t bought any cymbals.

[CaseyDoddMusic]

Yep, I’m still around haha I’ve heard a lot of great things about FIU. I do play drum set, I’ve been playing for about 11 years now. If you ever need any drum help, let me know!

[fontadoni]

That’s great. What do you play, jazz, rock? Who are your favorite drummers?

[CaseyDoddMusic]

well, I’ve played a little bit of everything. Big Band Jazz, small group jazz, rock, heavy metal, you name it. My favorite style of drumming is really anything that is groove-based (funk, r&b, etc…) My favorite drummers are probably more rock based though. I guess I’d have to say some of my favorite drummers are:

Danny Carey – Tool

Steve Gadd – legendary studio drummer

Carter Beauford – Dave Matthews Band

Dave Weckl – legendary studio drummer/independent

Jack DeJohnette – legendary jazz drummer

What about you, what are some of your favorite styles/favorite drummers?

[fontadoni]

Well, other than listening to contemporary classical music, I listen to a lot of jazz, and some rock as well. I play jazz guitar myself, although I have not been active for a couple years as a player…

My favorite jazz drummers as of know are Bill Stewart, Jack DeJohnett, and some Vinnie Colaiuta.

For rock, I have to say I’ve always liked Will Calhoun (Living Colour).

No one else comes to mind right now, but I’m sure I’m missing some one.

I agree, Tool is such a great band. I like Radiohead too, and have always been a big Mr. Bungle fan. Oh, I can not leave Frank Zappa out. Great stuff!

[CaseyDoddMusic]

I love Radiohead as well. I haven’t checked out the new album yet, have you? I figured you must like Zappa if you like Colaiuta. You know who else is great to check out is Billy Cobham (especially with Mahavishnu Orchestra).

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