Feb 1st Issue, 2009

In this issue..

1) The Jack Bennett Signature Snare officially launched worldwide! Special sale price on now - 20% off!
2) Worldwide Drummer Search 2009! WWDS is officially open and taking entries. Run entirely online and free to enter!
3) "The Drumming Body" DVD coming soon! A unique look at what happens inside the body when we play the drums.
4) MIND BENDER VIDEO: PART 1 - A conceptual exercise that tests your ability to think about 2 limbs, playing different numbers, in different directions!

1) Jack Bennett Signature Snare - Official Worldwide Launch - Feb 2009!

We are excited to announce the official worldwide launch of the "Jack Bennett Signature Snare" produced by the Sleishman Drum Company. To mark the occasion, we are offering a massive 20% discount on this professional, hand made, 100% free floating snare drum. We are now taking orders through this site, worldwide, for the rest of February at 20% discount.

We are also throwing in Rudiments Around The Kit 12 Disc Set absolutely free, with every snare purchase!

 SPECS AT A GLANCE:

* 14 x 5.5 Tasmanian Blackwood (light brown colour)
* Tasmanian Blackwood is a medium density wood (similar to maple) with a great natural response in the mid to low registers
* Vertical Stave or "Block" construction - not plies, and a 3/4" thick shell adds great top end cut and bite
* 100% free floating drum - nothing attached to the drum to inhibit vibration and tone - gives unmatched response, projection and tuning ease
* Inside of the shell has a sealer coat, to further fatten out the sound
* Truly versatile snare from wide open jazz sound, middle of the road pop sound, high tension "gun shot" sound
* Dunnet throw off system
* Ships with Die Cast Hoops

ORDER HERE!

Download flyer here

2) Worldwide Drummer Search 2009 - Now Taking Entries!

Submit Your Video To Win $1,000's In Prizes And A
Worldwide Endorsement Contract!

The Worldwide Drummer Search (www.worldwidedrummersearch.com) is officially launched and taking entries! This open age drum competition is open to literally anyone who can hold a pair of sticks, anywhere in the world, and offers $1,000's in prizes and a worldwide drum endorsement contract with the Sleishman Drum Company. The WWDS is FREE to enter, and it couldn't be easier to do so. It is run entirely online. April 15th 2009 is the closing date for all entries. Click this link to go to the official site and read all the rules on how to enter. But in a nutshell... 1) Film yourself drumming solo for 2-3 minutes (no backing music whatsoever) 2) Upload that video in .MOV format to Youtube.com 3) Post the Youtube video link in our drum forum, and we will note your entry. That's it! We will announce all winners and place getters through Big Drum shortly after April 15 2009.

3) The Drumming Body DVD. Coming Early 2009!

The Drumming Body (TDB) is the DVD we have been wanting to do for over a year now! And I have finally pinned down Perry Venakis to lend his incredible knowledge on all things "physical" (as pertains to drumming). TDB will take a unique look at what happens inside the body when we play the drums. And then some. More than just a "fitness for drummers" DVD, TDB will look specifically at what happens inside us as we play around the kit; from the specific muscle fibres and muscle groups used, in what order they fire and why, which of the bodies "natural slings" we use, how and when the skeletal, neuro-muscular and nervous systems come in to play and STACKS more. The Drumming Body will also look in depth at:
* Potential problems caused by drumming (postural, skeletal, R.S.I. etc) * Preventative exercises using functional resistance training * Correctional exercises and motions used to correct or fix problems caused from drumming The truth is a lot of drummers suffer discomfort from drumming, myself included, particularly after extended periods of playing. This scientific analysis of purely the physical side of drumming is a much needed resource for drummers.
Now what qualifications do I have as a physical rehabilitation or postural correction expert? ABSOLUTELY NONE! Which is why I've teamed up with one of Australia's most in demand personal trainers/exercise scientists, Perry Venakis. Perry will be running the show, explaining what's happening inside me as I play the drums, and I will be the guinea pig. Who is Perry Venakis and what are his qualifications? Perry is one of Australia's most sought after Personal Trainers / Master Coaches. With over 25 years experience in the fitness industry, Perry's credentials are impressive and varied. Perry has completed the following courses as a trainer: * Completed ALL Kit Laughlin P&F Stretching Courses * Level 1 "Practitioner & Life Coach" through Paul Chek - USA * C4 Personal Trainer * Applied Biologist Despite being highly sought after as a postural correction / physical rehabilitation expert, Perry is also: * Master coach to Sara Picket-Brown (Australia's highest ranked Amateur Figure Athlete) * An ex Australian Tae Kwon Do Champion * Black belt in 2 different styles of Karate Perry's knowledge will blow you away, so stay tuned for snippets of this very unique release!