How You Measure Up
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This lesson explores gaining full control over your dynamics. Stick control is important to express the feel of the groove appropriately.
This lesson explores gaining full control over your dynamics. Stick control is important to express the feel of the groove appropriately.
Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.
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