Monthly Archives: July 2022

July Backstage Masterclass Recap

July Backstage Masterclass Recap We were proud to announce our July BACKSTAGE Masterclass instructors, Slee and Baxter! Formed in early 2017. Happyalone was born from the reunification of Baxter with the band’s other remaining founding member, Slee. First meeting as teenagers on a summer trip to the Gaeltacht, the two were reconnected in UCC years […]

Top Tips For Practicing drums

Top Tips For Practicing drums This week we are back with some top tips for practicing drums from Team Collision! Drumming is a lot harder than it looks. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. To be on top of your game in music, sport, or any discipline takes patience, dedication, and determination. And drumming is […]

How To Get Your First 500 Followers

How To Get Your First 500 Followers We are back this week with some tops tips How To Get Your First 500 Followers around social media. We’ve all heard of the theory of 1000 true fans, right? If not, that’s okay. “1000 True Fans” is an article written by an author named Kevin Kelly. His premise […]

June Backstage Masterclass Recap

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June Backstage Masterclass Recap We were proud to announce our June Masterclass instructor, Justin Curtis White, III aka JWhite! We look back on the BACKSTAGE Masterclass recap! Justin is a successful USA based Touring and session Drummer, who has collaborated with bands including Sabretooth. With decades of show and band experience, Justin has had toured […]

Top Tips For Protecting Your Hearing

Top Tips For Protecting Your Hearing This week we are back with some more Top Tips For Protecting Your Hearing for your drumming and music! This week we are focusing on hearing protection. Have you ever felt that ringing in your ears after playing drums, at a band rehearsal or at a gig? Here are […]