About Andy Pearce
FREE Online Drum Lessons
Melbourne born and bred, I now reside in the Highlands of Scotland near Inverness.
I am a drummer, Latin-percussionist, songwriter and producer - I am currently working on a recording project with Spatial Unity (go have a listen) www.SpatialUnity.co.uk
My musical genre combines Electronica with natural percussion and other acoustic instruments. My musical influences evolved from the 90's where I worked as a resident DJ in various clubs. As a child I was classically trained as a pianist but during my teens I fell in love with drumming. Later, I discovered a passion for percussion in particular Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles and now I use these influences heavily in my own creations.
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I have been called upon to record percussion on assorted projects-albums and have played in various concerts; one of my favourites was playing with Geno Washington the legendary blues artist at The Bella.
I hope you enjoy these lessons and tips, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I have also appended a list of my recommended study materials which I use my self and give to my students.
If percussion is more your thing, then why not visit my other lens that contains percussion lessons www.squidoo.com/percussion-lessons
Musical Influences: Spatial Unity of course, Zero 7, Lemon Jelly, The Cinematic Orchestra, Carl Craig, Fila Brazillia, Groove Amada, Sixpence, Lamb, Saint Germain, Telepopmusik, Ordinary Boys, The Bravery, Kevin Shields
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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This Lens is still UNDER CONSTRUCTION. I will soon be uploading a series of FREE video percussion tutorials. Please visit again soon. Recommended Drum Books
I use these books myself and with my students
I particularly chose the Absolute Beginners Drums series by Dave Zubraski, as these are the best all round drum methods that I have found. They are concise, easy to follow and they include an excellent quality CD that contains demonstration tracks of all the rhythms and also backing tracks to play along to. The notation is great, as some drum methods vary.
Absolute Beginners: Drums (Book & DVD Edition) (Absolute Beginners)
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 10/13/2008)
Absolute Beginners Drums book 2- bk/cd (Absolute Beginners)
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 10/13/2008)
The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set: Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar Horns & Strings
Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 10/13/2008)
The Essence of Brazilian Percussion & Drum Set (with CD)
Amazon Price: $29.35 (as of 10/13/2008)
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