Sun, 16 May 2010 18:17:08 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In Part 2, we continue to work on controlling the hi-hat in a groove setting. Here’s a couple more ideas to try. Enjoy! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/46703-billy-ashbaugh-hi-hat-independence-part-2

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:55:20 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This one is called Something Else....

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/audio/3938-hedras-jr-session-3

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:06:05 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
For this lesson we’re going to expand our sticking pattern, for our groups of 5, to extend over 2 bars of steady 16th notes. Once familiar with this, we’ll look at a couple of ways to apply this c...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/45178-billy-ashbaugh-2-bar-groups-5

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:40:37 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's the follow up to our first lesson with the Triplet Warm-up. Remember to be creative with how you put these examples together!! Example #1 - Part 1 Review Example #2 - 3 ac...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/4386-triplet-warm-exercise-part-2

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:47:53 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Today we're looking at understanding 8th Note Triplets. In this lesson we're going to learn how to read, count and properly play 8th Note Triplets! This is just the beginning...enjoy!! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/39877-billy-ashbaugh-understanding-8th-note-triplets

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:04:32 -0400 by drumfreak
Here's Billy and myself in the drum room having fun. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/drumfreak/media/audio/5841-drumfreak-and-billy-ashbaugh-loop-jams-3-2009-04-03

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:05:09 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In this lesson, I’m going to share a few of the warm-up exercises I’ve used over the years involving Triplet Rolls. Enjoy! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/46045-billy-ashbaugh-triplet-roll-warm-ups

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:41:28 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's the first lesson I shot from the Drum Room. This is warm up exercise I'll call Diddle Combo #1. It's a combination of paradiddles and double paradiddles. I plan on posting more of these exerc...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/4073-diddle-combo-1

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:50:13 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In this lesson I will break down and explain the Flamacue. Enjoy!...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/48118-billy-ashbaugh-flamacue

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:46:59 -0500 by drumfreak
This came out of our Jam Session on 2009-02-18 where Cash and I reflected with me on the Guitar and he covered Drums, Bass and Keyboard. Sometimes you just gotta reflect to realize where you are. I'm ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/5159-drummerconnection-reflection

Sat, 15 May 2010 18:26:11 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In this lesson we’re going to take the accent patterns from Part 1 and begin to move them around the kit. These exercises are great for fill and solo ideas. Enjoy! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/46699-billy-ashbaugh-triplet-accent-exercise-part-2

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:27:32 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This is a clip from the HBO special we did back in 2000. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/youtube/3757-beat-box-w-justin-timberlake

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:30:54 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Today’s lesson is going to take a look at the Drag. Hope you enjoy! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/46124-billy-ashbaugh-drag

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:21:57 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In this lesson we're going to practice applying 16th note rhythms from the "Understanding 16th's" lesson to the kick drum to create a series of grooves. Hope you enjoy! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/6868-billy-ashbaugh-applying-16th-notes-grooves

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:53:54 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
This is our first look at a swing/shuffle tune that boogies along at about 160 bpm called Cash Man Blues. So strap yourself in!  You'll definitely want to check out this Road Map before you do the pl...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/34202-billy-ashbaugh-cash-man-blues-road-map-talk-through-wo-music

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:39:02 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In this lesson we're going to look at the 10 stroke roll. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/35603-billy-ashbaugh10-stroke-roll

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:04:03 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
In Part 2, we’re going to get a little busier with the kick drum. It’s time to introduce a few 16th note rhythms. For now we’re going to keep the two variations of the opening hat, both on the d...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/49289-billy-ashbaugh-heel-toe-hi-hat-workout-2

Sun, 31 May 2009 01:42:59 -0400 by ricky
drumfreak remixed this. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/ricky/media/audio/32753-vence-en-mi-mix-2

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:55:49 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's a look at the Road Map for a tune called 70's Disco Night Dance. In Part 1, we'll learn the arrangement by listening to the song while we follow along with the Road Map. Enjoy! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/42322-billy-ashbaugh-road-map-part-1-70s-disco-night-dance

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:21:28 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This is a little warm up exercise that I created years ago. Hope you get some use out of it....I sure did!!   Example #1 - Sticking Pattern Slow       Ex...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/4379-triplet-warm-exercise-part-1

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:27:05 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This is from a performance with Greg Howe at NAMM '07. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/youtube/3713-drum-solo-namm-07

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:24:18 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
Today’s lesson is going to add some more ghost notes to our hand pattern. These two tiny notes really help to propel the groove forward. Don’t forget to download the PDF file for the kick drum pat...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/50205-billy-ashbaugh-blues-shuffle-3-workout-1

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:52:24 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
This is your introduction to Swing music. Hope you enjoy! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumlessons/5957-billy-ashbaugh-swing-introduction

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:37:28 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
This is a clip from our performance on The Early Show back in '06. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/youtube/3942-brian-littrell-live-the-early-show

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:19:50 -0500 by billy ashbaugh
Here's a solo I did this past October during a show with Hedras Jr. in Guatemala....

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/billyashbaugh/media/video/3712-drum-solo-hedras-jr-concert-guatemala

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:19:29 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
While at Seminole Music & Sound, we had the pleasure of getting a brief interview with Casey Grillo of Kamelot before his clinic.In the interview Casey talks about life, the band, and scoring hi...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/news/2008/10/10/3498-interview-casey-grillo-kamelot

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:56:26 -0500 by King
    "The kit that I'm getting...it's gonna be SICK!" - Casey Grillo of KAMELOT Since it's beginning, the Pearl company has changed ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/news/2008/02/07/1196-casey-grillo-goes-pearl

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:16:04 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
  Seminole Music and Sound10720 Park Blvd Seminole , FL, 33772United States ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/news/2008/10/08/3479-today-free-casey-grillo-drum-clinic-seminole-music-and-sound-seminole-fl

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:59:03 -0400 by ThatDrummerKid
    When I walked into Seminole Music & Sound, the store was already starting to fill up with people a whole hour before the clinic! The store was layed out nicely, wit...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/news/2008/10/09/3486-last-night-casey-grillo-drum-clinic-seminole-music-sound-seminolefl

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:30:42 -0400 by King
This is Kamelot drummer Casey Grillo perfoming to the single "Ghost Opera" also the title of their new album for which the US tour kicks off on 10/9/08 in St. Petersburg, FL. This is also Ca...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3497-casey-grillo-clinic-10808-ghost-opera

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:06:51 -0400 by King
Here is Kamelot drummer Casey Grillo performs a solo during the first show if their US Ghost Opera Tour. This is also Casey's first performance as a Zildjian endorsee. Congratulations on the new dea...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3494-kamelot-casey-grillo-drum-solo

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:41:56 -0400 by King
    "The kit that I'm getting...it's gonna be SICK!" - Casey Grillo of KAMELOT Since it's beginning, the Pearl company has ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/content/king/5613-interview-casey-grillo-kamelot

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:59:01 -0400 by King
Here is the advertisement for the FREE Casey Grillo drum clinic at Seminole Music and Sound on 10/08/08. Come check out the clinic for a chance to win tickets to the Kamelot show 10/09/08 in St. Peter...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/youtube/3411-casey-grillo-clinic-advertisement-10-08-08

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:02:00 -0400 by King
      I case you missed him perform at the recent Dom Famularo clinic, Seminole Music and Sound will have John Blackwell giving private lessons 5/9/08. Call...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/news/2008/04/28/1797-private-lessons-with-john-blackwell-5908-seminolefl

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:41:12 -0500 by ThatDrummerKid
Here, Casey Grillo of Kamelot is found at the Zildjian Artist signing. Casey Grillo is offically a Zildjian artist now. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/4712-namm-2009-casey-grillo-zildjian-signing

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:05:09 -0500 by King
The other day I had the pleasure of visiting a local shop called Seminole Music and Sound.  Having been in business for over 25 years , the store has made it's home in a shopping plaza near...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/news/2007/11/29/804-seminole-music-and-sound

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:36:16 -0400 by King
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http://www.drummerconnection.com/events/3408-free-casey-grillo-drum-clinic-seminole-music-and-sound-seminole-fl

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:18:18 -0400 by King
Here is some footage from Casey Grillo's First clinic since signing his new deal with Zildjian. In this clip Casey displays his musical diversity by playing some Latin funk. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/3496-casey-grillo-clinic-10808-latin-track-solo

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Continued interview....Chad answers question from the fans. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/youtube/33985-chad-sexton-interview-part-2

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:49:12 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
On October 19th, 2009, John Blackwell sat down with DrummerConnection.com's Damian King, Billy Ashbaugh and Eric Rosebrock after his drum clinic at Seminole Music & Sound. DrummerConnection.com cl...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/john_blackwell_interview

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Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:54:29 -0400 by drumfreak
rotcav and I jammed out on 2009/06/08. This is the rest of the Jam 2 part. ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/drumfreak/media/audio/32367-rotcav-and-drumfreak-jam-part-2-20090608

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Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:45:28 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 2 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6685-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-2

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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:05:04 -0500 by drumfreak
Here’s Billy Ashbaugh and me jamming to Hector’s bass lines from last night. We bounced the bass with a click and had some fun with it..  Billy on the DW kit, I’m on the Pearl Session kit....

http://www.drummerconnection.com/users/drumfreak/media/audio/42596-091222-eric-and-billy-jamming-hector

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Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:45:24 -0500 by drumfreak
Here’s the kit tour of the Gretsch Renown Maple kit before we put it in cases. I love this kit!!...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/drumkits/tours/drumfreak-41674-gretsch-renown-maple-drumkit-tour

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:18:17 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 8 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6725-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-8

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:44:13 -0400 by drumfreak
Here's Part 1 of Drummer Connection's interview of a local Drummer: Danilo Maia. Danilo came on site today and hung out in the Drum Room with me. We talked about some interesting Drumming Tips and a...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/5811-danilo-maia-drummer-interview

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:59:28 -0400 by drumfreak
On June 31st, 2009, we invited Blue Man Group Drummer and Percussionist to visit DrummerConnection.com and jam with us as well as interview him. Here's some clips for your enjoyment! Thanks Kevin fo...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/interview/33927

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:56:34 -0400 by King
There are so many great drummers playing today, it's hard to narrow it down to even just a few of the best. Modern Drummer once mentioned that MAYBE half a dozen of the Earth's inhabitants possess t...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/todd_sucherman

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:55:32 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 5 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6689-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-5

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:45:09 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's the 10th and final part of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6727-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-10

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:55:17 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 1 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6622-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-1

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:45:28 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 2 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6685-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-2

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:50:00 -0500 by King
Trick artist Mike Semerau spends a moment with us at the NAMM Show to tell us why Trick is the company of coice for all his drumming needs. Mike also give us a preview as to what he's going to be up...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/4989-namm-2009-trick-drums-w-mike-semerau

Tue, 11 May 2010 18:37:11 -0400 by drumfreak
On May 5th, 2010, Damian King and Eric Rosebrock from DrummerConnection.com sit down with famed drummer JoJo Mayer for an interview at Seminole Music & Sound.   JoJo Mayer: ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/interview/46644-jojo-mayer-interview-05052010

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:58:05 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 4 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6687-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-4

Thu, 06 May 2010 11:55:05 -0400 by drumfreak
Here's a teaser for the JoJo Mayer Drum clinic Interview at Seminole Music & Sound! ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/46544-jojo-mayer-interview-drummer-connection-teaser

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:32:48 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 9 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6726-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-9

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:55:10 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 3 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6686-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-3

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:14:27 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 6 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6714-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-6

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:16:54 -0400 by King
Replacing a former member of an established band is never easy. Aside from having the noteworthy talent required it takes diligence, patience, and thick skin needed to weather the storm and harsh cr...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/anthony_moreino

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:49:12 -0400 by billy ashbaugh
On October 19th, 2009, John Blackwell sat down with DrummerConnection.com's Damian King, Billy Ashbaugh and Eric Rosebrock after his drum clinic at Seminole Music & Sound. DrummerConnection.com cl...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/john_blackwell_interview

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:21:48 -0400 by JeffOcheltree
Jeff Ocheltree visited DrummerConnection.com this May. Here's Part 7 of the Drum Room Interview Billy Ashbaugh and I conducted with Jeff.  The entire enterview is approximately 2 1/2 hours and we're ...

http://www.drummerconnection.com/featured/video/6715-jeff-ocheltree-drum-room-interview-part-7