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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Odd note groupings – most commonly 5s and 7s – are not always easy to play, especially at first. However, it is possible to create odd groupings by simply adding a single bass drum note to an existing group of four. 4+1=5, right? It really is that easy. For our group of four, we’re going [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=212&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cage Match: Real Drums vs Fake Drums Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m writing this because I have to change my habits. I&#8217;m trying to tell myself that this is a good thing, but my mind, body and probably my soul will not take this lying down. The deeply ingrained habits that I have developed over the years are being thrown in the garbage for the greater [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=189&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Saturday Distraction &#8211; VADRUM!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to take classical music by the scruff of the neck and drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century? Or just drag it kicking and screaming... somewhere else?

I've just discovered <a href="http://www.andreavadrucci.com">Andrea Vadrucci (AKA VaDrum)</a> via the very useful and highly distracting website <a href="http://intertuberecords.cheezburger.com/">Intertube Records</a>.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=178&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Three Albums of Awesome: The Catch-up Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's been a crazy month or two... sick kids and a lot of things going on that meant that I couldn't get time in until now to put a post together for the Three Albums thread. I have been faithfully following the prescription, though, and here are the results:<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=163&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What I Now Know &#8211; Americans are Wusses and Goats can Dance.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This blog isn't called the Caffeinated Drummer for nothing.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=159&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How to Deal With People</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote a groundbreaking book titled How to Win Friends and Influence People. As a musician, ultimately our success or failure in the industry is dependent on how well we deal with other people. As an introvert, I have a lot of difficulty in this area of my life and this book [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=152&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Three Albums of Awesome &#8211; Part 5</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I posted a few weeks ago about <a href="http://timkerrmusic.wordpress.com/2010/05/15/first-gig/">my first live gig.</a> In honour of that, nearly seventeen years later, I'd like to dedicate this month's Three Albums of Awesome to... drum roll please... The Spin Doctors!<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=143&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Saturday Distraction &#8211; Ensembles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 01:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week I'll be giving you a few drum ensemble clips to check out. Drum ensembles are tricky to arrange for, so I have the utmost respect for anyone who writes or performs this music. Here are a few different ensemble styles that may pique your interest.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=132&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I mentioned in the post about <a href="http://timkerrmusic.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/my-first-album/"> my first album</a> that there were two stages to losing your musical virginity. The second stage is that of going to your first live gig. This is different to buying an album, because it's all in the moment. You don't get to rewind and play it again - you get one shot to enjoy it!<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=119&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Saturday Distraction &#8211; Frkin&#8217; Funny</title>
		<link>http://timkerrmusic.wordpress.com/2010/05/08/saturday-distraction-frkin-funny/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 01:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's a cup o' clips for your viewing pleasure - on a comedic theme this time.
They're all classics in their own right and you may have seen them before. But it never hurts to see them again...<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=timkerrmusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=9736413&amp;post=105&amp;subd=timkerrmusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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