Exposure Skate 2022 Returns

Exposue 2022 Olympian Bryce Wettstein

Exposure Skate 2022 returns the most amazing skate contest I have ever seen. First, the level of skating has risen to a new level. For instance, in the past, an advanced trick would have been a once-in-a-contest-moment, and now it happens every run. Further for me, it was inspiring to see this new level of skating. Third, the crowd was screaming every time the skateboarders pushed the new levels of skating. And finally, it was amazing to see Exposure back again. Of course, we all missed this special-giant skateboarding event.

The enormity of this event is overwhelming. Given that, my only complaint about Exposure is that you feel like you can’t experience the whole thing. In fact, I feel that Exposure could be broken up into 3 events. That is to say, one event for each skateboard category.

I am so grateful that Exposure Skate 2022 returns! Because it reminds you that anything can be done and that hope prevails. Thank you to everyone who makes this “hope” happen.

Finally, here are some pictures I took at Exposure Skate 2022. In fact, I have taken pictures at every Exposure event.

Ken Hada Songwriting Sessions

Ken Hada Songwriting Sessions I am posting complete unedited takes of my recent songwriting sessions. In the hope that you will see a person writing music with drums, keyboards, and computers. As a result of this candid artistic process, you will be inspired to write your own music.

Further, these videos have all kinds of mistakes and artistic deer-in-the-headlight moments. But it’s ok with me, I’m not insecure about my drumming. And I believe in the artistic process.

To sum up, if it’s too hard to watch or if it inspires then go make what you make.

Ken Hada Daily Drums
Ken Hada Drums
Ken Hada Songwriting Sessions Chillwave Music

Ken Hada Daily Drums

Ken Hada Daily Drums Recording and Songwriting is a music creation diary. In fact, I started this daily drum discipline back in April 2022. Oh yeah, and I stopped playing the drums for 20 years. But, that’s another story. Equally important, I have learned many unexpected things along the way. Therefore, follow this journey. Especially if you love the drums.

Not a drum virtuoso, instead a daily drum journey

Ken Hada Daily Drums

This drum vlog has given me the opportunity to work on drum styles. Further, Triplet fills have always been an overlooked thing with me. In fact, they were so overused in the 1970’s I did not have an interest in them. And then I heard Tony Williams and wow that guy made them cool.

Ken Hada Daily Drums
Ken Hada

Drummers Stick Together

Drummers stick together. Just the other day I posted a video of me learning a John Bonham beat. That night legendary drummer Curt Bisquera text me an audio clip (that he made). And this clip helped me learn the beat.

In addition, drummer John Stamos and I have been playing drums (over the internet for a couple of months. First, he received a drum clip from a very famous drummer from the past. Second, we work on that and other drum things daily. Finally, the last time I played this amount of drums with Stamos on the daily was high school 40 years ago.

In conclusion, drummers stick together. I wonder if other types of musicians have the same disposition?

Ken Hada Paradiddle Permutations

Ken Hada Drums Paradiddle Permutations

Ken Hada Drums Paradiddle Permutations. A series of video clips on paradiddle permutations and drumset. Many years ago I attended a David Garabaldi Master clinic. In fact, this was at Hanich music.

To start, my drum teacher Roy Burns told me about this clinic. And I remember a room full of drumsets. In fact, I think each drummer brought our own? David Garabaldi handed out a stapled book of patterns. I couldn’t believe the complexity of his studies.

That was forty years ago. Today I am reinvestigating this coordination premise. And I am really enjoying the results.

In conclusion, if you are trying this stuff here are a few tips. First, play the accent notes rimshot or fortissimo. And the grace notes as soft hits and soft bounces. In fact, Murray Spivack’s study really helped me enjoy this system the second time around. And lastly, try playing these permutations to bass and or percussion loop.

Ken Hada Drums Paradiddle Permutations