Playing the drums for a living is not like having to work down the pit. It has it's ups and down, but lets be clear, it is a fairly privileged role. The orchestral pit is the closest we musicians get to working down a Pit, so I thought I would share a view of working on a musical show in an orchestra pit. At the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon the band is housed underneath the stage to control the volume of the live band and to get a few extra seats into the auditorium. Bands these

I was asked why I started Gigajam. #Gigajam #BrianGreene #BrianGreeneDrums #Learntoplayamusicalinstrument #NationalPlanforMusic #NationalCurriculumforMusic

If Carlsberg did drum lessons, they would probably be second best to ours. In 30 minutes we had Tilly go through the first lesson, building up some straightforward three way coordination, playing in time with supporting backing tracks and ending up wit her playing along to AC/DC rock classic Back in Black. You can follow the steps freely for the first lesson, just go here At the end of the lesson you will play this quarter note rock groove. Once you can play the quarter note

As the summer ends, autumn brings us the new programme of gigs from the BBO Big Band. I love playing with the band and we start tonight with our first gig of the Autumn. If you are around please come down and support a great cause as we try and raise money for local charities through our live performances. Gig starts at 8.15pm. Just £6 on the door, with a licenced bar and raffle. Royal British Legion Station Aproach Marlow SL7 1NT. www.bbobigband.co.uk #BrianGreene #BBOBigBan

We have added a page that gives an example of how you will sound at the end of each lesson. There are 10 lessons in the first 3 grades, but over 76 units to work through. Check it out to see how you will sound. Check out the Essential Skills Drum Course #drumlessonshighwycombe #gigajam #briangreene #essentialdrumskillscourse