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Kevin Michaels is scheduled to finish
in 2004
his drumming book called: Masters of Drumming: The Complete Guide to Professional Drumming!
In this exciting
and revelationary book, the author gives descriptive diagrams,
techniques, thoughts and new approaches of understanding music that
only the 'Masters' of the craft could show you. Kevin includes many
known drum teachers and artists whom have lent their special gifts to
the craft and art of music that changed the course of drumming and
percussion in this century.
Included in this
book are new excercises for developing playing skills and techniques
that will help you develop lightning quick speed, simple to the most
intricate fills and feels and help you form a super strong groove
within any time signature and dynamic element of song, for all styles
of music that you may want to play.
The author has
included a complete section on rhythm, dynamics, rhythmic
harmonization, inversions and improvisation, and, a very special
section dedicated to the most advanced type of drummer, called
blending.
Kevin also
diagrams and discusses his own unique playing style that which he says
is "from outside the box", showing simple yet defined
subtleties to IN YOUR FACE DOMINANCE, POUNDING yet with FIERCENESS and
FLASH, all layed out in precise yet aesthetically pleasing detail and
feel, all of which the author is known for.
This book
addresses many problems that beginning students to the most advanced
players find themselves locked into, and gives everyone a system of
techniques, excersises and knowledge that will correct ALL bad habits
and can help anyone who applies themselves earnestly to reach the
sublime state of freedom in their playing, which everyone aspires
towards.
Go to the
contact page and send in request for a book using the email
link!
NEW:
Kevin has developed techniques for playing a single beater bass pedal like a double beater, and can play
any combination with flair and finesse. Kevin showed this technique to his teacher, Joe Porcaro on March 21st of this
last year. Joe said that in his 50 years of teaching and 69 years of playing he has never seen any person do that before!
Kevin says: "Thanks
Joe !, I guess I've just raised the bar on drum playing 50 percent, just by
that alone!"
Dates in blue are: Public Invited Engagements; Dates in black are: Non Public Events.
| August 30 2003:
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The Martins: Chino Spectrum Mall, Chino,
California: Starbucks
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
KK Martin: guitar,
dobro, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals; Sissy Martin: rhythm guitar, vocals; Kevin Michaels: drums, percussion; other special guests
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| September 27 2003:
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Anthony Reyes: St Xavier
Church, Pico Rivera, California
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Anthony Reyes: operatic singer; Kornell
Obrcian: bass; Dave Winstone: guitar; Thomas Griep: piano; Tim Emmons: cello; Kevin Michaels: drums, percussion; @ - Praise and Worship Concert. Kevin has arranged AVE MARIA (Puccini) OPERA, in the style of Flamenco Jazz!
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| October 31 2003:
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Jon Dunmore & Godcha:
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Jon
Dunmore: guitar, vocals; Laura Taylor: guitar, vocals;
Noah: bass, vocals, Kevin Michaels: drums |
| November
16 2003
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Jon
Dunmore & Godcha:
Raise the
Praise Concert. Calvary Chapel, Camarillo, California
Acoustic
set 6:00 p.m.
Electric
set 7:00 p.m. |
Jon
Dunmore: guitar, vocals; Laura Taylor: guitar, vocals;
Noah: bass, vocals, Francois Quillet: Keyboards; Kevin
Michaels: drums, percussion; X (forgot name, sorry): percussion. |
| December 2, 2003 |
Michael Totaro - Remastering Session
Auditioned
for "Les Brown and Moe Green" |
I remastered two of Michael Totaro's country
tunes, #4 "Leave it Up to Love" and #14
"One Love" with Earle Mankey, at Earles
studio.
Oh well,
they really liked but chose someone else! |
| December 6 2003 |
Key Club
Malibu High School
10:00
a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Fundraiser for families who lost their homes
in the recent fires. Perfomances from Musicians,
Artists, and Silent Auctions for donations to the
cause, and of course, some media coverage. |
Reunion
Please stay tuned.
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