Posts by eficalora
Tom Tom Magazine Chops TV Drum Lessons on Drum Charting.
Tom Tom Magazine Chops TV Drum Lesson on Drum Charting View this post on Instagram @drumchartbuilder Walks us through the basics of her book and software program drum chart builder. It is an easy tool to help you write out…
Read MorePlaying Practically Perfect for a Theater Production of Mary Poppins
Hi Drum Chart Builder users. Sometimes I do read measure after measure of music. Sometimes a simple chart will not cut it. Check out this video. I am playing at the Keaton Theater in Nashville playing the show Mary Poppins. I was reading the music for the song Practically Perfect. The music was written…
Read MoreDrum Chart and Song Track Play Along Bonnie Raitt
Play Along with Bonnie Raitt. Here is how you can read and play one of her songs. Press Play.
Read MoreDrum Teachers, Teaching Ideas Using Drum Chart Builder
Hi Drum Teachers, Since the release of Drum Chart Builder, a drum charting software program, I have found more uses for the program beyond just charting a song so I wanted to share my experiences with you. I use Drum Chart Builder as a teaching tool. My students have accounts and bring in their iPads…
Read MoreNashville Drum Teacher Simplifies Craft With Technology
THE TENNESSEAN – JANUARY 2016 Drum some rhythmic frivolity into 2016 with private or group drumming lessons. Liz Ficalora, a professional drummer and teacher based in Nashville, has created several programs to help drummers learn their craft more easily. Ficalora’s style of teaching prepares students for all types of musical performances. An individual interested in…
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Creating a Demo CD
How To Promote Yourself And Make Money Let’s say you meet a busy record executive or producer and they need to hear you play right away. A Demo CD is always a good thing to have for that moment. Busy executives and producers will not have time to go to your website and most likely…
Read MoreHow to Write Out Patterns at PASIC
Pasic 2011 Master Class Writing out Patterns
Read MoreCollect Email Address Of Songwriters And Artist
Collecting email address of Songwriters and Artist is a very effective way to keep in touch and keep you on their list of people to call when they are in need of a drummer. Send out a monthly or weekly email to your list and keep in touch. Find out what they are doing and…
Read MoreGoing to Songwriters Nights
How To Promote Yourself And Make Money I have been hired more times at songwriter’s nights than in any other way. Go to Songwriters nights and meet the performing songwriters. Ask for their email addresses and keep in touch. Songwriters always need demo’s recorded and are constantly play out to get their songs heard. Offer…
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