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Mike Mangini & Co-Author Shawn Crowder Talk About Mike’s New Book - The Ultimate Stickings – Book 3 In His Rhythm Knowledge Series

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In this interview recorded November of 2022 Drumming News Network host Paul “The Rög” Rogne talks with Mike Mangini and co-author Shawn Crowder about Mike’s third installment, "The Ultimate Stickings", from his world-renown drumming book series, “Rhythm Knowledge”.
Mike Mangini currently plays for the Grammy award winning band Dream Theater. Mike is best know for performing with Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie, and Steve Vai as well as being featured on the Discovery Channel show Time Warp, displaying his drum skills for high-speed cameras. Between 2002 and 2005, he set five World's Fastest Drummer records and before joining Dream Theater, Mangini was a faculty member at Berklee College of Music.
Mike is a consummate teacher offering many ways to learn online or directly from him.  When able he holds online Zoom group classes, 1-on-1 drum lessons, and Vimeo series of lessons. All information is available at www.MikeMangini.com .
Shawn Crowder is a drummer and one half of the electronic-jazz duo, Sungazer (with bassist Adam Neely). Shawn is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA, where he studied with world-renowned drummer Mike Mangini (Dream Theater, Steve Vai, Extreme), among others. Shawn held a guest faculty teaching position at the Berklee Percussion Festival in Boston from 2010-2014, and has given private lessons and masterclasses around the world. Since 2019, he has garnered a sizable online following through his YouTube channel, where he shares educational videos and his experiences as a professional musician.
You can purchase Mike’s book buy going to his website (All books signed by Mike): www.MikeMangini.com
A direct link to the book page:
https://mikemangini.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/copy-of-book-rhythm-knowledge-volume-1
You can learn more about Shawn at his website where you can purchase downloadable lessons, and when able, direct lessons: www.ShawnCrowder.com
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Drumming News Network PODCAST Episode 09

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the most popular news posted from October 3rd through October 9th.
Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our show notes and make sure to visit The Drumming News Network daily to keep up on all the drumming news.
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10/4: Modern Drummer & Yurt Rock Announce Exclusive Partnership
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10974
 
10/5: Batterie Magazine # 195 Features Jay Weinberg
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10982
 
10/6: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Overview
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10978
 
10/7: O.R.K. Featuring Pat Mastelotto Due For Release October 21st
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10997
 
10/9: Modern Drummer’s – Meet Alex Gonzalez Contest
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=11019
 
10/9: October 2022 – Volume 46 Issue Of Modern Drummer Feature’s Producer/Drummer Butch Vig
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=11003

Drumming News Network Podcast Episode 08

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the most popular news posted from September 26th through October 2nd.
Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our show notes and make sure to visit The Drumming News Network daily to keep up on all the drumming news.
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9/26: Georgia Tech Has Created A 3-Armed Cyborg To Play The Drums
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10912
 
9/23: Tommy Lee Relists His Calabasas Home For $4.6 Million
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10922
 
9/28: Ringo Starr Discusses New Music, Resuming Tour And “The Magic” Of An Unexpected Hobby
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10947
 
9/30: Save the Dates! DW Is Celebrating Their 50th Anniversary November 4-6th
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10953
 
10/1: Los Cabos To Donate Portion Of Pink Stick Sales To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10956
 
10/2: Troy Luccketta Doesn’t Know If He Will Ever Play With TESLA Again
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10961
 
10/3: Ringo Is Canceling A Few Shows Due To Covid
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10970
 
#1 Story for the past few weeks:
4/18: Joey Kramer’s Tour Replacement Named As Aerosmith Drum Tech John Douglas
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=8765

Drumming News Network Podcast Episode 07

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the most popular news posted from August 15th through August 21st.
Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our show notes and make sure to visit The Drumming News Network daily to keep up on all the drumming news.
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Alan White’s Stolen Drum Set Used With John Lennon Is Still Missing
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10456
 
Final 24 Takes A Look At Keith Moons Final 24-Hours
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10462
 
Gibraltar Releases The 9” Swap Practice Pad System
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10465
 
Dinah Gretsch Joins NAMM Foundation Board Of Directors
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10482
 
Jerry Tachoir Discusses His Switch To TAMA | BERGERAULT Vibraphones
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10496
 
Jonathan Moffett Launches His Own Drum Stick Brand – SweetBeats
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10485
 
Celebrating CD’s 40th Anniversary
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10503
 
Drumming Against Gender-Based Violence In Ecuador
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10491
 
Gibraltar Releases Their New NEO Thrones
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10474
 
TAMA Introduces The Star Reserve Vol.8 Stave Ash Snare Drum
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10511

Drumming News Network Podcast Episode 06

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the most popular news posted from August 7thth through August 13th.
Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our show notes and make sure to visit The Drumming News Network daily to keep up on all the drumming news.
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Hudson Music Releases “DG’z Notebook” From Tower Of Power Drumming Legend David Garibaldi
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10380
 
Interview With Stewart Copeland On The Police’s Restored Tour Film
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10383
 
Tama Releases Limited 1st Chair Round Rider w/ Vibrant Fabric Top Seats
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10387
 
Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10397
 
Mike Dolbear Features Ash Soan On “In A Conversation With…”
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10436
 
ddrum’s Parent Company Armadillo Enterprises Addresses CEO Incident
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10426
 
Cympads Now In Pink In Their Chromatic Series
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10439
 
Hal Leonard Releases “RUSH – The Complete Scores”
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10447
 
Percussive Arts Society Is Hiring – Digital Marketing Coordinator
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10499

Drumming News Network PODCAST Episode 05

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the most popular news posted from July 25th through August 6th.
Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our show notes and make sure to visit The Drumming News Network daily to keep up on all of the drumming news.
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Rikki Rockett Gives Tour Of Drumset
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10282
 
Drumcraft Drum Company Makes It’s Return With 3 Main Series Of Drums
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10276
 
Mapex Partners With Lesson Squad
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10291
 
Evans Release Their EQ PODS Damper Gels
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10294
 
Meinl Introduces The Smack Stacks
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10305
 
Pearl Releases The Drum Key Flip Mute
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10312
 
DPA Microphones Release The New “DPA 4055” Bass Drum Mic
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10315
 
Charlie Watts Biography Releasing In October – Charlie’s Good Tonight: The Authorized Biography Of Charlie Watts
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10331
 
Tama Releases Limited Starclassic Walnut/Birch W/Tamo Ash Outer Ply & Smoked Black Nickel Hardware
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10341
 
NEW RELEASE: Anthony Fung’s Third Album ‘What Does It Mean To Be Free’
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10349
 
Unboxing Vinnie Paul’s Pantera Snare Drum Collection & Prototype Pearl Snare
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10416
 
Album Review Of Bill Bruford’s “Making a Song and Dance”
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10357
 
Top 10 Richest Drummers In The World
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10362
 
Egypt’s Drummers Beat Away Bad Rap Of Tabla Tunes
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10377

Drumming News Network Podcast Episode 04

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the news posted from July 16th through 24th.
This is meant to be a weekly follow up of a few choice stories of the previous week, We have fallen behind and for the next couple of episodes we will reach back a bit further.
Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our shownotes.
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Let’s get on with the news:
July 16th: Paiste Expands Their Flat Ride Options: Formula 602, 2002, Masters and Traditionals
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10074
 
July 17th: Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber Center Stage – WDR Big Band CD Released
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10161
 
July 18th: Rogers Drums Introduce The Cleveland Series Drums
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10166
 
July 19th: Steve Jordan Featured In The July Issue Of The French Magazine Batterie
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10227
 
July 19th: Charlie Benante Becomes The Drummer For The NEW Pantera
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10223
 
July 19th: Mikkey Dee Drives A Truck And Performs Drum Solo On Wires In A Series Of Volvo Ads
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10238
 
July 20th: Gavin Harrison Featured In July’s Modern Drummer Magazine
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10241
 
July 20th: Collision Drumsticks Release The 7A Reach Drumstick
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10070
 
July 21st: Modern Drummer Posts Open Letter – “Print Magazine Update”
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10250
 
July 23rd: Ronny Garz Releases METAL DRUMS Vol. 2
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10265
 
July 24th: Beyerdynamic Has Released A Drum Miking  Video Series – Watch Below
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10270
 
 

Drumming News Network Podcast Episode 03

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the news posted from July 1st through July 15th.
This is meant to be a weekly follow up of a few choice stories of the previous week, We have fallen behind and for the next couple of episodes we will reach back a bit further.
Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our shownotes.
www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com
Let’s get on with the news:
7/1: Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg: ‘A Hollow Realm’ Art Exhibition In Los Angeles July 7th
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=9981
 
7/2: Gretsch Drums Introduces The USA Custom Ridgeland Snare Drum
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10013
 
7/3: Gibraltar Releases Vintage Looking Series 8000 Stands
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10000
 
7/4: Gretsch Drums Introduces New Colors For USA Custom, Broadkaster & Brooklyn
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10022
 
7/5: BR Distribution Announces The Release Of EARPLUGS 2.1
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=9992
 
7/5: DESTRUCTION’s Randy Black – “No Faith In Humanity” Video Drum Playthrough
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10101
 
7/6: Pearl & Matt McGuire Create the First Power-Centered, Fully-Connected “Smart Snare.”
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10031
 
7/6: Sabian’s “HOW TO?!” Cymbal Selection With Jojo Mayer
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10104
 
7/7: METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH Receives Honorary Award At Denmark’s ‘Carl Prisen’
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10048
 
7/8: Robert Sweet (Stryper) New Project CLEANBREAK Releases July 8th
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10122
 
7/8: Michael Cartellone Art Exhibit At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – New Jersey
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10134
 
7/9: Rogers Introduces The ThunderTone 10″x14″ Snare Drum
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10172
 
7/10: Drummer, Percussionist, Composer George Lernis Release Between Two Worlds
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10065
 
7/11: Rikki Rockett Of Poison Posts Video Tour Blog From “THE STADIUM TOUR” ‘22
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10158
 
7/11: A Mini Documentary Takes A Look At Don Brewer’s Career
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10179
 
7/12: Jazz Drummer Billy Hart Featured On PBS State Of The Arts NJ
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10061
 
7/13: The Story Behind “The Glamorous Life,” Sheila E.’s Classic Pop Collaberation With Prince
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10097
 
7/14: INDe Drum Lab Announces The Release Of Their New Single And Double Ball Joint Tom Holders
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10053
 
7/15: Pearl Drums Europe Has Introduced 2 NEW Session Studio Select Finishes – Forrest Green & Black Satin Ash
http://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=10144