Peter Erskine–DRUM-TASTIC Part 2: MASTERCLASS! Steps Ahead - Seth McFarlane and more!

MASTER percussionist PETER ERSKINE demonstrates his concepts and techniques at the drums! He explains his musical concepts and his instrumental techniques – his way of dealing with the sometimes-challenging personalities of his fellow musicians. He tells HOW Weather Report and Steps Ahead rehearsed new material. How the grooves for Seth McFarlane album were created. And he demonstrates it all on the drums in his home studio.

Grammy and multi award-winning drummer/composer Peter Erskine is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest musicians. His 50 albums as leader are joined by playing in the iconic bands of Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Diana Krall, both Brecker brothers, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny and John Scofield.

In this extraordinary interview with composer Richard Niles, Erskine talks about when to play and what to play and how to LISTEN. He explains his musical concepts and his instrumental techniques – his way of dealing with the sometimes-challenging personalities of his fellow musicians. He tells HOW Weather Report and Steps Ahead rehearsed new material. And he demonstrates it all on the drums in his home studio.

This makes this video a must for any musician and a special event for drummers to sit next to Erskine in his studio and absorb his wisdom. Listen, learn and enjoy! 

Peter Erskine–DRUM-TASTIC Part 2: MASTERCLASS! Steps Ahead - Seth McFarlane and more!

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