\"After 17 years of doing clinics on a worldwide basis, I know first hand that players still have a burning desire to learn and improve their craft. As we all know this learning process never stops, for any of us. The question is always... who to turn to, and how to get time with players that have vast experience in their particular field. How can we even find them when they are not in our area of the world? Dealing with scheduling conflicts and expenses of a 1 on 1 lesson can also be a hurdle. So to make our drumming and our drumming community stronger, the Drummers Intensive day was started.\"

The next Drummers Intensive day will take place at Leeds (UK) on the 7th of November 2009. Time: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST.

The costs are $100.00 US per person. If you are coming from Europe it will also be dollars not Euro. Phil would need to confirm your attendance before the event and to reserve your spot he needs to get the fees together asap. Send Phil an e-mail for more info about attending this extraordinary clinic. Or check out this blog with more details first.

Central Concept
The central concept of the \"Drummers Intensive Day\" is to provide students with playing time in front of some of the best players in the world. In a clinic setting we have the opportunity to see experienced players play, showcase equipment, give playing ideas and inspiration. But only two hours of watching someone play can leave lots of holes and questions. And of course there is no time for participants to get up and play and have feedback in any way. Maybe many drummers are also hesitant to ask questions because of fear or they are simply too shy. Phil:

\"I found that this problem is overcome by putting sticks in that persons hands and saying...\"lets hear where you are\". This removes all inhibitions and lets us all share the joy of our journey in drumming.\"

While getting the best advice from experienced players in a setting that is both constructive, musically safe and has the best outcome for the participant in mind.

What takes place?
In this five to six hour journey into drumming, the hosts will guide participants through the area in which they have outstanding expertise. Participants not only watch and learn but also take part! When you are at a Drummers intensive day... be ready to play! When you attend, you must be ready to play on drumset and in front of everyone at the event. You will play to backing tracks, and play along with the instructor. You will then receive feedback from them as well as your fellow participants. That is what makes this event unique.