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Matt Halpern Drum Workshop at Guitar Center Hollywood

Known for his technical musicality and authoritative, deep-pocketed grooves, Matt Halpern led an inspiring workshop at Guitar Center Hollywood, offering glimpses into his drumming journey, experiences with Periphery and a look at his signature drum gear.

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02 Apr 2025
NAMM 2025: Drum Gear

It’s that time of year in Anaheim, California, where drum and cymbal makers are rolling out their newest innovations and much-anticipated reissues at NAMM 2025.

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05 Feb 2025
Nate Smith Drum Workshop at Guitar Center Hollywood

Three-time Grammy Award-nominated jazz drummer, composer and producer Nate Smith recently visited a full house at Guitar Center Hollywood, playing through original compositions and having an illuminating conversation about his musical influences, style, technique and equipment.

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13 Sep 2024
Luke Holland Drum Workshop at Guitar Center Hollywood

Drumming sensation Luke Holland shares his experiences, demonstrates some techniques and exercises, and plays through tracks in front of a packed house at Guitar Center Hollywood.

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28 Mar 2024
Reflecting on the Life of Neil Peart of Rush

The Guitar Center family remembers drumming icon Neil Peart.

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10 Jan 2020
NAMM 2019 Highlights: Drums & Percussion

The drum hall at NAMM is like nowhere else on the planet. It's a booming cavern of new tools and tech, and you'll definitely catch some of your favorite drummers there trying out the latest gear. Among the thousands of kits, sticks, and cymbals, these noteworthy new items captured the beat of our hearts.

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29 Jan 2019
John “Jab’o” Starks, legendary James Brown drummer and RockWalk inductee, has died

John “Jab’o” Starks, legendary James Brown drummer and RockWalk inductee, has died.

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02 May 2018
2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Musical greats include the Moody Blues, Dire Straits, and Nina Simone.

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