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Hello Mr. Riley, I wondering if you could help me with a mental issue I seem to be having. I play with a big band and we are playing a score which has an 8 bar drum solo. I have written out the solo based on a section of the music with horn shots. I have memorize the 8 bars and can play it any tempo. The problem occurs when I go to play with the band. I draw a complete blank. Do you have any suggestion on how to over come this mental block. Thanks Mike Smith
by Mike SmithJune 15, 2018 8:01 AM
hello sir john riley my name is andika I want to ask you 1 how do i at the gig do i not be afraid of the tempo (tempo not speed) and can enjoy the music in front of the audience? and also tempo remains stable while playing 2 how do I prove to the family that the music career is a good career because in my country (indonesia) music career only in the eyesight 3 me every day heating exercises sticking singles and double strokes I am confused why to the tempo of 200 bpm is very difficult to achieve and how to bs to achieve it? thanks sir john riley
by andika maruliMay 4, 2018 3:26 AM
Hello Mr. John! I would love to study in your class and I have heard, from Mark Guiliana's interview, that you teach in William Paterson University. I have checked the list of teachers on WPU website, but I could not find you there. So, I would like to know if you are a teacher in WPU. Thanks in advance
by Soso TsagareishviliApril 21, 2018 6:23 PM
How can I get a copy of the sheet music handout from the Modern Drummer Festival of 2011 ? Thanks so much.
by Craig CollisonJanuary 9, 2018 10:30 PM
Hi John: Is Mario Montenegro from Costa Rica (drum fest costa rica) How Are you, i hope you are fine, I am working on a drum camp and for our students and me would be a pleasure to have you here, are you interested? regards from Costa Rica.
by Mario Montenegro ANovember 29, 2017 7:34 PM
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