Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini is about to start a European clinic tour with 16 clinics in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Norway, Poland, Belgium and The Netherlands. A month before the 2014 tour with Dream Theater starts, supporting their latest self-titled album; Mike set his mind to a full force Pearl/Zildjian clinic tour from October 25 to November 17. Pearl will be giving away some Mike Mangini signature snare drums and copies of the new Dream Theater album. Signed by Mike.
Mike has always been famous for his speed, control and accuracy. Once he became the drummer of world renowned band Dream Theater in 2010 his incredible drumming was seen by much more people and his status rose beyond the drummers scene. A clinic of Mike Mangini is inspiring: his enthusiasm, useful tips, insights and instructive exercises give you the tools to be a better drummer.
Mike Mangini already had a tremendous career before joining Dream Theater. He teached at Berklee, worked with Steve Vai, Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie, Steve Perry, Godsmack, Steven Tyler, Dale Bozzio and Skunk Baxter, amongst others. In the nineties, he published two important parts of his Rhythm Knowledge books, which are widely used teaching methods.
Mike feels well playing with Dream Theater. He mentioned that this drum style fits perfectly with the musicians of Dream Theater, and that he’s fond of all the drum parts that were previously written. His first album he played on, 'A dramatic Turn of Events', he was able to completely interpret the drum parts his way. On the new, self-titled album 'Dream Theater' Mike also shows how he has all odd time signatures and time changes deep down in his pocket.
Reason enough to go see Mike and learn from one of the best at one of the clinics listed below.
