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Can Disco and the Blues be Combined? Don’t You Want to Know?

This was the question composer Michael Droste wanted to answer. Through his Play The Blues series at PlayTheBlues.com Droste wanted to teach everyone playing a musical instrument how to play the blues.

Streamwood, IL, November 25, 2013 – This was the question composer Michael Droste wanted to answer. Through his Play The Blues series at PlayTheBlues.com Droste wanted to teach everyone playing a musical instrument how to play the blues. He released 16 different recordings to teach everyone, on every instrument, the blues changes, and give the pros and beginners many choruses to learn how to solo in the blues.

“For this particular release,” he stated, “why not combine disco and the blues together and see how it sounds?” Pleased with the results, the recordings are now available for everyone at every online music retailer.

As fan of the Chicago blues scene, he continues to create recordings that combines the blues with jazz, hip hop, techno, and rock. “One should not be limited to one style of music with the blues,” he said. “The blues changes slot well into other genres,” Droste stated.

As the Trumpet is his main instrument, he could understand the frustration of trying to find some blues recordings for soloing in a key for his instrument. “I wanted the Oboe, Clarinet, Trombone, Piano, Alto Tenor and Soprano Sax players each to have their own dedicated recordings,” he stated. “The only solution was to release 16 different recordings, one for each instrument, and provide all levels of musicians with many different musical keys and styles,” Droste said. That goal is still being realized with hundreds of recordings released at PlayTheBlues.com

Not wanting to short change any instrument the series is made accessible to all with versions for the guitar, tuba, wood recorders, and drum set. Each recording also includes a mini blues tutorial at the end of the blues choruses. There are instructions at PlayTheBlues.com of some ‘magic notes’ that will sound good with each recording, and their specific instrument and key.

About TrumpetStudio.com:
TrumpetStudio.com (http://www.trumpetstudio.com) was founded by Michael Droste in 1998. Mr. Droste was awarded a music scholarship to DePaul University (Chicago) where he received both his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. During his time at DePaul Mr. Droste studied with Ross Beacraft. He has taught trumpet students for the past 25 years. He was lead trumpet for Bud And The Bananas, a ten piece Motown group that played for the Spinners, Four Tops, Mc Donalds, and many local area clubs and festivals in the Midwest. He has written three books for trumpet players. Since 1998, he has developed one of the highest rated trumpet websites that has helped thousands of students around the world with articles, consultations, and free trumpet related downloads.

Contact:
Michael Droste
TrumpetStudio.com
PO Box 1025
Streamwood, IL 60107-1025
630-344-9292
TrumpetStudio(@)mac.com
http://www.TrumpetStudio.com

Aquarian Drumheads Welcomes Drummer Daniel East To Their Family Of Artists

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 [Jupiter, FL] – Daniel East, the drummer known for his animated performances with many artists in Rock, Soul, Blues, and Cajun – Zydeco, recently signed with Aquarian Drumheads to endorse their products. With a background as a live and session drummer, East is also an accomplished audio engineer with a reputation for excellence in the sound and tone of his drums.

“I did my homework,” reports East. “For years, I’ve tried every brand [and type] of drum heads to find that perfect combination, and only Chris [Brady] delivered what I’d hoped for. I want to sound like ‘me’ and have the feel be as right as the sound. This was an easy choice since I always listen for the best sound first.”

Daniel East performs with Iko-Iko, the Blues band that appears in the films Cape Fear and Contact.The band worked with artists in a variety of styles including Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), Muddy Waters, Jimmy Buffett, Bo Diddley, Bobby Keys, Slash, Ivan Neville, and others.

East’s career also includes performances with Christina Christian (American Idol), George Terry (Eric Clapton), Gerald Levert, Alto Reed (Bob Seger), Billy Mann, John Mooney, Albert Castiglia, Patxi Pastor All-Star Band, Nico Wayne Toussaint, Alberto Slezynger, Delmar Brown (Sting), Leroy Romans (Rihanna, P. Diddy, Jimmy Cliff), Fernest Arceneaux, Warren Caesar, and more.

A product of the famed Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, and Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts, East was raised on a hybrid of Philly Soul, Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Rock and Pop – sometimes sneaking into live music venues to see his idols – all of which helped him to develop his deep backbeat style and signature sound.

“We’re really happy to welcome Dan into the Aquarian family,” stated Chris Brady, Director of Marketing and Artist Relations for Aquarian Drumheads. “He has a great understanding of our products and a wonderful reputation for his sound as an artist.”

Daniel East is proud of his choices for sound quality and performs exclusively with these fine brands:
Aquarian Drumheads
Yamaha Drums
Soultone Cymbals
Hornets Drumsticks
KickPort
Audix Microphones
Future Sonics Ear Monitors
Axis Percussion
RhythmTech
Stage Ninja
PitchSlap Cajons
DrumFun

To learn more about Daniel East, follow him online:
Web • Twitter • Facebook • YouTube • NextBigSound

 

About Aquarian Drumheads:

Originally founded in 1980 by renowned Big Band drummer and clinician, Roy Burns, with the technological expertise of business partner, Ron Marquez, the mission was to develop the highest quality products for drummers by drummers. Today, Aquarian Drumheads fulfills this mission by offering outstanding quality, musical sounding drumheads and accessories that allow performers to easily focus on their performances. Their artist roster includes top drummers of every style, genre, and experience level worldwide. Aquarian Drumheads are available from fine musical instrument retailers, distributors, product catalogs, and online resellers worldwide.

For more information about Aquarian Drumheads, contact:

Chris Brady, Director of Marketing & Artist Relations
Aquarian Drumheads
1140 N. Tustin Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807 USA
www.aquariandrumheads.com

For information, high-resolution images, or to arrange interviews, contact:

Michael Young, Promotions Manager
The ECI Group
5500 Military Trail, 22-354, Jupiter, FL 33458 USA
www.ecigroup.net

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