This is the story of Jason Gerling. This guy was also in a tragic car accident, but was paralyzed from the chest down. His doctors told him he would probably never walk or play drums again. “It was like a nuclear bomb was dropped on my life. I thought my career was over,” Jason said, referring to his diagnosis.
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Exclusive Giveaway! Win a One Year Subscription to Tom Tom Magazine
Here’s your chance to win a one year subscription to Tom Tom Magazine, the only magazine dedicated to female drummers.
We're Kickin' it Old School with Weekend Gear Deals
If you’ve been with GearPipe for a while (we’re nearly three years old!), you’ll remember that I used to post gear deals almost exclusively. Things have changed a bit, but I thought it would be fun to track down a few deals for those of you with some cash burning a whole in your pocket.
What The!?! Check Out Sound Designer Diego Stocco's Bassoforte
I just came across a great video featuring sound designer Diego Stocco, who assembled a new instrument that he calls Bassoforte. Now, this guy didn’t just build a guitar with a slightly cooler than average finish or a drum with an extra noisemaker taped to the bottom head. I guarantee the Bassoforte is like nothing you’ve seen before!
TED Talks: David Byrne: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve
I just watched this fascinating TED video, featuring David Byrne, about the extent the sound of a building (or other environment) influences the style of music people write.
Best Sellers: Top 10 Best-Selling Zildjian Hi Hat Cymbals at Musicians Friend
These are currently the top 10 best-selling hi hat cymbal pairs at Musicians Friend.
Playing Paradiddles on the Glass Ceiling: Podcast Interview with Tom Tom Magazine’s Mindy Abovitz
Who’s your favorite drummer? It’s a question we’ve all asked and answered, and you probably have a stock response ready to go. When Mindy Abovitz, Founder of Tom Tom Magazine is asked who her favorite female drummers are, she doesn’t even stop to think.
TED Talks: Natalie Merchant sings old poems to life
You might call me a wuss, but I really like Natalie Merchant. Even if you’re not into her, you have to admit that she’s a very talented artist. In her newest project, Leave Your Sleep, Merchant takes her lyrics from near-forgotten 19th-century poetry.
Drum Stick Evolution: Podcast Interview with Players Music’s Tony LaLonde
“Years ago if a person was a skier your skis were all made out of wood. Now they’re made out of all kinds of different materials…there’s no reason that a synthetic stick shouldn’t be as viable as a wood product, and even more so.” This is Players Music founder Tony LaLonde’s take on Duratech drum sticks, his line of nylon polymer sticks.
GearPipe Exclusive Giveaway! Win a Pair of Duratech Polymer Drumsticks!
Today I’m excited to launch a GearPipe exclusive giveaway just for the drummers. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be giving away two sets of Duratech drum sticks each day. Duratech sticks are not your father’s Pro Marks! These non-wood drum sticks are made of a secret nylon polymer blend which resists chipping, fraying, and breaking.