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Ken Hada John Stamos 1982. I made this photograph just before John Stamos became famous. In fact, at this time we would go to Los Angles for his auditions. Eventually, we would do something in Los Angles. Further, one of our favorite things was the stunt show at Universal Studios. Additionally, this picture was shot with my Nikon F2a. Finally, yes I still know John Stamos.
Drum Journey Day 367. In order to keep drum practice fresh I sometimes make midi loops with Logic Pro and practice with them.
Ken Hada Daily Drum Journey is an exploration of drumming. In the first place, I am a drummer who played for most of my life. After, my dad died I quit drumming. Finally, 20 years later I am drumming again. And by the way, I am 59 years old and yes I am drumming again. Finally, if you used to play an instrument you might want to pick it up again and see if you get some enjoyment from playing.
Lately, I have been playing around with 6/8. And I ask myself is 6/8 just 2/4 in disguise? In a word, I still don’t know for sure. But I like playing drums in 6/8.
Although I am a drummer I have an interest in songwriting. And I will program some chords into Logic Pro and record live drums. In the example below I am exploring the Chillwave music genre.
And other times I will use midi to trigger synths or samplers. In the example below I am triggering a sampler with the signal from the kick drum.
I also trigger sound modules or synths via an electronic drumpad. In the example below I am playing chords from a Drum Kat.
I also practice drum styles. In the example below I am working on John Bonham’s triplet style.
And I am not the type of drum channel that only shows drumming in a highly practiced state. I record and share my practice success and failures.
And I have a lot of drummers who support my drumming. Brooks Wackerman did a podcast with me. And Brooks gave me the drumset that I use in most of my drum videos. John Stamos and I have been playing drums together since 1980. and we still play drums together to this day. I met Greyson Nekrutman at John Stamos house and he has been a drumming inspiration ever since. Curt Bisquera and I met over skateboarding of all things. Curt has been a generous supporter of my drum journey for years. John Wackerman taught me so many things about drums for most of my life. John Terby played many live shows for my band (while I was singing). There is nobody better than John Terby.
Ken Hada Daily Drum Journey has brought a huge thing. For one thing, it got me plsying and recording myself drumming. Which helps me see the parts of my drumming that needs improvement and further exploration. Second, it got me talking about drums.
In fact, John Stamos convinced me to create a video about what drumming has done for me. And my girlfriend and daughter made great efforts to help me produce this video. I hope to share that in the future.
Follow my drum journey here on Youtube. Finally, if you are disconnected from your journey I hope you find your way back.