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Mr. Riley I must say that what I have heard from you on the Vangaurd albums are beyond words. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a drummer looking for colleges to play with. my email is goingzanzibar@hotmail.com
by Jon Sheckler (bellevue WA)May 16, 2006 9:09 PM
Mr Riley: First of all I would like to thank you for your books, they are really great, I`m a drummer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. My main concern it`s about the ride cymbal jazz pattern articulation . I have been working with your books many years ago and I wanted to know how to name the motions in the standard jazz pattern, not only the down-tap-up technique, in order to give every quarter note the same intensity(accent), thank you very much for your time, best regards, Eloy.
by eloy michelini (buenos aires, argentina)May 6, 2006 6:59 PM
John: I really apreciate what you've done with your books. They're a Bible for drummers... The only thing i can say is thanks.
by Ignacio Pedernera (Buenos Aires)May 5, 2006 7:53 PM
Hy John! I'm Guillem from Barcelona, thanks a lot for the lesson you gave me on february in NY,and for the book...I always practice your warm up...it works for me! I want to get an scolrship from the spanish goverment to study with you (do some lessons), do you agree? if you agree it would be necessary to get your conformity ( a sheet of paper with your sign, etc...). Well...sorry for my english (it's so bad!). All the best to you.
by Guillem Arnedo (Barcelona, Spain)May 3, 2006 2:20 PM
Mr. Riley, All of the work you do is truly inspiring to me. Your books have been very beneficial and extremely challenging. You are a tremendous musician of the hightest caliber. Thanks for your willingness to share your ideas. All the best to you and your family.
by George Dickerson (Indianapolis, Indiana)May 2, 2006 10:29 AM
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