Posts by Kevin Zahner

My first pair of sticks for drum set were Zildjian Vinnie Colaiuta signature series. They were similar to a Vic Firth 5A, and I think he also had a signature stick that was more like a VF 5B. I was...

The situation is undeniable when a non-percussionist asks me for something to shake, like a tambourine or a shaker. Frankly, I don’t think many people realize how much auxiliary percussion impacts...

On a recent trip across country, my family and I stopped to stay with some relatives. My cousin commented on my YouTube channel, and I asked him if there was anything he could recommend. He asked...

Paradiddles are often one of the first of the more complex rudiments that drummers learn. In seventh grade, my first drum set teacher showed me how to incorporate paradiddles into drum set grooves,...

After almost 30 years of drumming, I’ve collected several hacks that have made managing gear and playing drum set more enjoyable. From dealing with the positioning of drums and cymbals to making...

Looking back at all of the books and exercises that helped me develop drum set technique and coordination brings fond memories of the teachers who showed me how to play and practice. They showed me...