We are sad to announce that drumming legend Jim Chapin passed away on July 4th, 2009. Jim will always be remembered... James Forbes “Jim” Chapin was a well-regarded American Jazz drummer, with many achievements in his lifetime. He was most remembered for his two published books entitled, Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer, volumes I and II.  His drumming and teaching has inspired drummers all over the world, and his legacy will continue to rise many greats in the dr... read more...

    For more info. on this event, please see: http://www.sabian.com/EN/newsevents/clinics.cfm/country1/state0/show1/bo_filter0/numRec10/currPg4

Schedule and times are still TBA. For more information please visit http://www.cbdrumfest.ca/ or call 902-842-1577

    Coming on May 3rd from 1:30pm-5:30pm, drumming legend, Dom Famularo will be hosting a private drum teacher seminar sponsored by Vic Firth.   Also in attendance is special guest Rod Morgenstein!      IN THIS SEMINAR, LEARN HOW TO: - Develop a rewarding private drum teacher career - Increase your student enrollment - Develop better music business skills   FREE ADMISSION THROUGH REGISTRATION ONLY!!! Email Olin at o... read more...

  In Celebration of our 10th year of hosting PDT Seminars... PLUS - MEET SPECIAL GUEST ROD MORGENSTEIN!     Hosted by world-renowned drummer, educator, clinician and motivator DOM FAMULARO    

It was an Honor to present Jim Chapin the Drummer Conneciton Lifetime Achivement Award for his life long commitment to musical performance and education. Presented by Dom Famularo on behalf of all DC members and all the people that Jim has impacted over the past 60 years. Special thanks to:   Dom Famularo - Sabian, John Spinelli – Seminole Music and Sound, Billy Canty - Pearl, Matt Buckner-Kaman, Terry Platt - ddrum, Greg Zeller -Sabian, Casey Grillo - Kamelot, Brian Bernard - Cyc... read more...

You don't want to miss the 1st Annual Sam Ash Drum Summit hosted by Dom Famularo and Lou Gerver! The summit will also include a panel of several other artists such as Camille Gainer, John Favicchia, Stephane Chamberland and many more! Attendance is expected to be high so make sure you come out early.   For more information call the store at 631-421-9333  

We had the please of meeting up with Dom Famularo again, and got to ask him about his experiences with NAMM. ... read more...

Here's Roy Burns from Aquarian, and Dom Famularo talking about some new things to expect from Aquarian this year! ... read more...

PRIVATE DRUM TEACHER SEMINAR Taking place in San Francisco, CA, prior to the NAMM Show!     Hosted by world-renowned drummer, educator, clinician and motivator DOM FAMULARO SUNDAY JANUARY 11TH, 2009 Best Western Grosvenor Hotel 380 South Airport Blvd South San Francisco, CA 94080 1:00pm - 5:30pm free admission · free coffee · free snacks Please register with Olin Johannessen to reserve your spot! LEARN HOW TO: - Develop a rewarding private drum teacher career - Increase your student enrollment - Develop better music business skills PLUS: MEET VIC & OTHER SURPRISE GUESTS! FREE ADMISSION THROUGH REGISTRATION ONLY!!! Email Olin at olin@vicfirth.com to register! PLEASE NOTE: This is not a drum clinic - there will be no drum performance at this seminar.