Upcoming Workshops This Month’s Workshop: Rhythm & Groove TrainingWhen: Monday, July 7thTime: 6:30-7:30pmWhere: Bridge MKE Next Month’s Workshop: Guide to ImprovisationWhen: Monday, August 4thTime: 6:30-7:30pmWhere: Bridge MKE Student of the Month Jason is June’s student of the month. Jason gets the award because of his willingness to continuously challenge himself with songs beyond his skill …
Upcoming Workshops Rhythm & Groove TrainingWhen: Monday, July 7thTime: 6:30-7:30pmWhere: Bridge MKE Join us for a one hour training session focusing on timing and how to keep a steadier beat. Student of the Month Jane is the student of the month this May. She has been an upstanding worker since she started. What gets her …
The Drum Tuning Workshop This first week of May, we will be performing our drum tuning workshop. We’ll go over how to tune your drums, how to set them up properly, and other posture aspects to go over so that way you’re set up for long term success. This is going to be most beneficial …
You know that feeling when a song just clicks — when the beat feels like it’s syncing with your heartbeat, and the chords seem to dance through the air?That magic isn’t coming from the flashy solos or fancy licks you might expect. It’s the rhythm guitar — the true engine of pop and country music. …
Rhythm Guitar Mastery: Strumming and Riff Techniques for Pop and Country Read More »
You’ve been working hard on your music—nailing that tricky chord change, perfecting your drum fills, polishing your vocals. But how do you really know if you’re improving? The secret weapon most musicians overlook is simple: recording yourself at home. It might sound intimidating at first, like setting up a tiny studio in your bedroom. But here’s …
Home Recording on a Budget: Recording Your Practice Sessions Read More »
Drum Setup Workshop We are announcing our next upcoming workshop! Many drummers struggle with tuning and best setup practices. With so many variables and no clear path to proper tuning, we wanted to hold a special workshop dedicated to our rhythmically gifted drummers and give them the best sounding drum kits they’ve ever had. Join …
You don’t need to scream your way into rock history. The best rock vocalists don’t shred their vocal cords—they master them. Whether you’re drawn to the electrifying power of Chris Cornell, the raw rasp of Janis Joplin, or the grunge-soaked growl of Kurt Cobain, one thing is true: the voice is an instrument. And like …
Rock Singing 101: Adding Power and Grit Without Damaging Your Voice Read More »
Join us on Monday, April 21st for a one hour workshop with Alex Bennett. In this workshop, we are going to go over techniques and critical goals to achieve the most progress possible. From real life examples to data driven results, we’re going to do a deep dive in figuring out how to take you …
If you’re new to drumming or want to learn some new beats, it’s important to know basic rock drum patterns. These beats are used in many famous rock songs. Let’s look at some easy drum beats every new drummer should learn. 1. Basic Rock Beat (Standard 4/4) This simple beat is played with a steady …
The Fast Track Workshop As of the writing of this newsletter, we are just a few days away from our first workshop. But that hasn’t stopped us from thinking about our next workshop. And for April, we plan to put on a workshop completely dedicated toward making quick progress. How can you make the best …
