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Celebrating 1st anniversary today! Last viewed: 2 days ago

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Not my wedding or even my divorce anniversary. One year ago today I brought home my first set of drums. After playing guitar for several decades and playing with mandolins and bass and fiddle(hack!) and dobros etc for not quite as long I couldn't put it off any longer. I knew the yearning wasn't going away so I surrendered and have been having a ball ever since.

After lurking here for a few months prior to buying my kit I bought a powertone (cob) from Purdie Shuffle who was cool and kind enough to load me up with some rudiments to work on when I picked up the drum. Since then we've become friends and I've made several additional trips for lessons and socializing.

Just wanted to say thanks to all you guys for sharing your knowledge and helping out NOS guys like me! Anybody else start drumming this late in the game?

Believe it or else!
Posted on 12 years ago
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Congrats, Mick! I wish you many, many more happy years of drumming.

You're welcome by my place anytime. In fact, you're due for another lesson right about now. Call me.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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Congratulations, Mick! Sounds like you're hooked like the rest of us! It must be a real honour to have Purdie Suffle instruct you. In my opinion, you couldn't do better.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 12 years ago
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> to have Purdie Suffle instruct you.

With certain reservations...

I will not try to teach anyone how to 'read music.' I can do it, I just find it a boring waste of time unless the student plans a studio career, or Big Band/wedding band work, working cruise ships etc. Then, you really need to at least be able to read a chart. You're dead in the water if you can't read.

I -am- an excellent 'player coach' though. Just about every student I've had over the years (that I'm still in touch with,) is still actively playing. That's how I judge my success as a drum coach. I won't teach Mick how to read, but, (with effort on his part,) I'll have him ready for a band/jams and sounding like a real-drummer in no time.

Come by whenever you're ready, Mick. I'd like to hear what you've been working on the last few months. Oh, and I'm dying to see the round badge drums you scored! You have to throw them in the trunk next time you come over.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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People are very nice here. I am a guitarist too who just picked up my first kit.

Surrounded by drummers here! (I am a guitarist.)
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1970/71? Ludwig Downbeat in Blue Oyster Pearl
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=33677
Posted on 12 years ago
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Hey, welcome, my friend! I am a drummer and a very poor guitarist. I'm sure your drumming skills will grow with motivation and repetition. Glad you're here!

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Weasel - click on my name, then select; All Posts By Purdie Shuffle. Start going through them, I have posted up a -ton- of great instructional videos/material that you will find helpful and fun to play. Some great, experienced drummers to be had here, any time you have a question, just post it up. One of the boys will see it and field it for you.

Welcome... enjoy,

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks guys, encouragement is always welcome! Moonweasel, I saw your thread on the bop Ludwig kit:very nice! the Avedis cymbals were a nice extra too.

Believe it or else!
Posted on 12 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

> to have Purdie Suffle instruct you.With certain reservations...I will not try to teach anyone how to 'read music.' I can do it, I just find it a boring waste of time unless the student plans a studio career, or Big Band/wedding band work, working cruise ships etc. Then, you really need to at least be able to read a chart. You're dead in the water if you can't read.I -am- an excellent 'player coach' though. Just about every student I've had over the years (that I'm still in touch with,) is still actively playing. That's how I judge my success as a drum coach. I won't teach Mick how to read, but, (with effort on his part,) I'll have him ready for a band/jams and sounding like a real-drummer in no time.John

Wish you were closer to Western PA and Steeler town, I'd sign up with you asap. This town lacks drum teachers with your approach. I agree - reading is not fundamental.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 12 years ago
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larry - I'd be happy to work with you, but I'm not 'formally' teaching anymore. Mick is a beginner and I am trying to help him get off to a good start. It's all among friends and I'm not charging him. If you ever get out my way, let me know. We'll make an appt. to spend some time on the drums.

Bring your own sticks and a note pad. I'll send you home with enough homework to keep you busy in the woodshed for a year!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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