In these trying and difficult times, keep your drumming fun and interesting. I took part in a fantastic recording and filming session last month. Time drifts away when you’re having fun. This sounds like a cop-out but bear with me. I’m genuinely not concerned about being the best drummer in the world. I haven’t …
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Like most of us, I take time off at Christmas to be with family and friends. I believe that it is important to take time to reflect and having done so, I realise that this year, 2019, has been one of the most successful of my life. January The year started quietly for …
I have now a New Instagram page. It contains fun photos of me working and playing the drums. The address is: Instagram.com/paulhosedrummer
In 2011 I published my first video lesson aptly titled, David Garibaldi – A video insight. The lesson comprises of a short film that illustrates how to thread together classic drum method books such as Stick Control with contemporary titles such as Future Sounds. The video has been viewed some 72,000 times which is both exciting …
2019 has begun with a lot of positive energy and it is almost time for the music industry to have it’s annual family reunion. A time when we all say, see you at NAMM! I truly enjoy attending the NAMM show. This year will be my 15th consecutive trip. It is a time to reconnect …
Is the desire to be perfect stopping you from achieving your goals? Stop playing it safe and push yourself. I see this more and more. Our desire for perfection can paralyse us. Back in April, I wrote a blog piece about balancing the need to improve against being our own worst critic. In order to …
I am currently listening to Use Your Illusion I and II by Guns n Roses. Both albums were released in 1991. I can remember listening to these albums during the during of 1992. My brother and I, together with many friends spent the summer camping in Belgium. It was a fantastic period in our lives. One …
I am currently listening to Rhythm Sessions by Lee Ritenour. The album was released in 2012 and in recent years I have become a big fan. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Lee on several occasions in Los Angeles. He is quite the gentleman. This album is as relaxed as he is! Rhythm Sessions
I am currently listening to Continuum by John Mayer. The album is the third studio album by John Mayer. It was released in 2006. My sons and I have been listening to the album since 2008. Its still a favourite of ours. The production and the song writing is exceptional. The album features Steve Jordan …
Unorthodox Jukebox is the 2nd studio album by Bruno Mars. The album presents a wide range of styles: reggae rock, disco and soul music. My favourite song from the album is Locked out of Heaven. I love the energy. The live clip below, recorded in Paris, showcases one of the best bands on the circuit! Locked out …