Modern Drummer Magazine

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.

Drumming Surprises!

Modern Drummer Magazine

Corey’s Kit

Back to School

The 31st Annual Chicago Drum Show

NEW and NOTABLE

ASI 3DME BT G2 In-Ear Monitor System

MODERN DRUMMER 2022 READERS POLL Winners • It is time to announce the winners of the 2022 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Congratulations to all of the winners, and thanks for your artistry and contributions towards the history and evolution of modern drumming. Thank you for your recordings, concerts, clinics, shows, books, videos, articles, and everything else that you do to promote great drumming and music worldwide. The same thanks go to all of the runners up (who are listed alphabetically) in every category. Some of the votes were very close and went down to the wire. We created some new categories this year, and the reaction was overwhelming. This was one of the largest responses ever to the poll, and we at Modern Drummer thank all of you who voted.

Rob Silverman and Drumology: Drum Duets with the Masters

THE JOEL ROTHMAN PUBLICATIONS • NOW AVAILABLE AS EBOOKS

Dirk Verbeuren: • The Drumming, the Legacy… and Megadeth

The Daru Sessions Vol.2 • Influences and Hip Hop Drumming

Joe Franco Double Bass Drum • Renaissance Man

Elizabeth Lang: THE BIG DRUM BONANZA • On September 22nd through 25th Champion Sight and Sound Studios in Los Angeles will try to contain The Big Drum Bonanza. “BDB” is a multi-day drum camp event that started in 2010. It features a different group of drum instructors every year, and this year boasts a stellar list of established pros and new-comers including Simon Phillips, Kenny Aronoff, Russ Miller, Nate Morton, Jotan Afandor, and Sarah Thawer. However, what really makes the Big Drum Bonanza really special and stand apart from anything else that’s out there (in terms master classes and players camps,) is that this is the only one that each student-member in the camp has his own practice drum set to use during classes. We talked to producer and host Elizabeth Lang about the history of The Big Drum Bonanza and what sets it apart from the rest.

The Business Side of Drumming • By Billy Ashbaugh

Accent Options

Sound Design Part 2: The Microcosm Effects Pedal

Joe Morello: Master Studies

Double Bass Drumming

Realistic 9/8 Time

1928 Ludwig Black Beauty Moose Drum Trap Set

Ginger Baker’s Drum Workshop Collector’s Series 2015 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Kit