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 AUGUST 2014 ISSUE

ear The Tune Up
Tips that will lead to better musicianship

  Evan's Drums 206

 

It's inevitable.  One day you are going to become angry with a band mate.  The bass player will make a comment about your timekeeping.  The singer will sing over your killer drum fill.  Or the keyboard player will simply forget to show up for an important rehearsal.  How can you communicate your feelings and not burn any musical bridges with a band mate? Here are four steps to take before you talk to anybody.

 

*  Determine the real cause of your anger - Sometimes we see "red" and we don't even know why.  We can hear a tone in someone's voice and suddenly we feel insecure. We can receive a constructive criticism and turn it into a personal attack.  Words, tones and specific facial expressions from our band mates might be cueing our subconscious minds to see our personal imperfections. Now there will be times when we consciously know that someone has acted in a callous way.  For those who feel wronged by a member of the band, we've got to be clear in mind, body and spirit as to why we feel the way we feel. It is then that we have a shot at reacting appropriately to the situation.

 

*  Know whom you're dealing 

with  -  Put some perspective into the picture. Have you witnessed a band mate who has a history of acting combatively?  Have you witnessed a band mate whom you know is insecure?  Have you witnessed a band mate who has demonstrated a lack of self - control? Chances are, if you see it, others see it too! Think about whom you're angry with and ask yourself if this person has a history of acting unprofessionally.  If this is not the case, you'll want to do some soul searching as to why this person is pushing your internal buttons.  However, if this is the case, you'll be doing your musical partner a favor by having a constructive talk that has the potential of resolving your feelings.

 

*  Sleep on it  -  Create some distance between you and the situation.  Catch a movie. Go for a drive. Ask some buddies to meet you at the bowling alley.   Although it might feel right to explode with righteous anger at your band mate, you would do much better if you gave yourself a twenty-four hour time-out.  You can then allow your emotions to settle and from there you can collect your thoughts if you need to have a talk with that "special" someone!


 
*  Talk privately  -  If you decide to discuss your grievance with a band mate, do so with just the two of you present.  Call your band mate and set up a neutral place where you both can meet.  With no extra emotions being generated by the rest of the band, you can stay focused and discuss how and why you're feeling the way you do.  In most cases, the other party will be receptive to continuing the conversation and working things out.  

 

Bands are like families.  At times, members get along.  At times, they don't.  The key to great relationships in any band rests on keeping the love and communication alive between those whom you make music with. Practice this philosophy as you work through your disagreements.  If you do, you will be able to make great music on stage and with each other for many years to come.   

 

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Gary  "Porkchop"Schopmeyer is back and better than ever!  Check out his article on playing "con brio" when you play the drumset. What's con brio?  Click on the link, follow Gary's instructions and you'll see exactly how it will energize your playing! 

 

 

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Hey, have you all seen those Back to School ads on TV?  I sure have! In between driving the kids back and forth from camp, these commercials are telling me that summer is flying by. They're also telling me that textbooks and science projects are just around the corner. 

 

This August, I've been going back to school. We'll, sort of.  You see I've been involved with lots of programs over the summer and I've been studying what brings people out to events. Wanna know what I've learned? 

 

I've learned that it takes a lot of fliers, posters and Facebook posts. But it really takes something much more than that.  It takes you, the event organizer.

 

People come to your events if you personally deliver the fliers and posters to the store.  People come to your events if you personally talk with them and tell them what you are doing.  People come if you personally call them on the phone or personally email them.

 

I guess what I really learned is that there is no better way to promote your event than by doing it with your own presence!

 

So, this fall, don't be surprised if you see, hear and feel EX D's presence in your community.  We really believe our events are worth coming to.  And we're excited to prove it with one handshake, one personal email and one call at a time!

 

Sincerely, 

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Evan Pollack
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COMMUNITY SAINT OF THE MONTH

 MEET JFLY!!

 

  

 

Coming the week of August 11th!


 

Jorel "JFly" Flynn is one of Atlanta's first-call touring artists.  In his amazing career, this young man's drumming has supported accomplished artists such as Toni Braxton, Keith Sweat, Jennifer Holiday and Peobo Bryson, just to name a few!

 

Mr. Flynn is determined not to take any of this for granted. In fact, this time keeper is using his time wisely by supporting great causes through his community service and his non-profit How Big Is Your Dream?! Foundation.

 

How and why does JFly soar in all his endeavors? Find out in this insightful interview with the one and only, JFly!

 

For more information on JFly and his life's work, visit his site at www.jflymusic.com.

For more information about JFly's How Big Is Your Dream?! Foundation,

visit the site at www. howbigisyourdream.org.

 

 

 
  AUGUST 2014
CLINICS & WORKSHOPS

  

Saturday- August 9 - Join Evan , Debra and Steve of The Hummingbyrds for "The World Outside the Practice Room Workshop!" 

 

What do you do when you're ready to take your talent and go public with it?  Join The Hummingbyrds (one of the DC area's busiest duos) along with Experience Drums' Evan Pollack, as they show you how to do just that!  All are welcome, no matter what age, instrument or playing level. You gotta see, hear and feel this program so bring out your sticks, your cellos, your trumpets and your interest because we want you to be part of the show!

 

When: Saturday, August 9

Time: 1 pm - 3 pm

Where: Music and Arts 5849 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 (703) 820 - 3610.

Cost: Absolutely Free!


Sunday, August 31 -Bobby Jones is at it again!  Our good friend Bobby D is hosting the

Foodstock Music

Festival, a show to raise

proceeds for the Central 

Pennsylvania Food Bank. Enjoy the great music by four great bands who are playing for a great cause! Better yet, be part of the solution to help families in need with your presence and donation!  We promise that you'll enjoy this event from head to heart!

 

When:  Sunday, August 31

Time: 2 pm - 7 pm

Where: Marion Court 7 East Marion Street, Lancaster, PA

Cost: $10 for advance ticket sales, $15 at the door.

Tickets available at www.foodstockpa.org.

 

 

  


 

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