In related news: Sabian has also added innovative Cuban artist Raul Pineda to its roster of endorsing artists.

The Grammy award-winning and 3-time Grammy-nominated Latin drummer has a unique style of playing: a blend of Afro Cuban and contemporary influences applied to modern drum set.

Raul has cemented his status as one of the most influential Cuban drummers of his generation. Sabian AR Director Chris Stankee states:

"I have been a fan of Raul's playing since I first saw him perform at the PAS Day of Percussion in Las Vegas almost 10 years ago. He is a naturally talented drummer with supreme chops and combined with his roots in Cuban music really makes his playing something special. Sabian is proud to have such an esteemed performer choose our cymbals to express himself."

Details of Sabian clinic tour in April, May and June 2012:
April 10th: Aldo Mazza - Castleton State College, Castleton, VT
April 10th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Vancouver, BC
April 11th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Edmonton, AB
April 12th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Calgary, AB
April 13th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Regina, SK
April 13th: Andy Harnsberger - Eastern Kentucky Univ
April 13th: Matthew Coley - Indiana Wesleyan Univ, Marion, IN
April 13th: Aldo Mazza - Castleton State College, Castleton, VT
April 13th: Terry Bozzio - Greenbrier Music, Fredericksburg, VA
April 12th–14th: Marvin Sparks - Texas Southern Univ., Kingwood, TX
April 14th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Winnipeg, MB
April 14th: Robert Chappell - Univ of S. Carolina, Columbia, SC
April 14th: Andy Harnsberger - Campbellsville Univ, Campbellsville, KY
April 14th: Rob Bridge - Millersville Univ, Coatesville, PA
April 14th: Rich Redmond - Frenship High School, Wollforth, TX
April 14th: Jeff Handel - Univ of S. Carolina - Day of Perc, Columbia, SC
April 14th: Chris Sutherland - Just Drums, North York, ON
April 15th: Gary Cook - Univ of S. Alabama, Mobile, AL
April 15th: Matthew Coley - Eastern Mich Univ, Ypsilanti, MI
April 15th: Chris Pennie - Frankie’s PMI Music, Toms River, NJ
April 16th: Andy Harnsberger - James Madison Univ Bill, Harrisonburg, VA
April 17th: Todd Sucherman - Daddy O’s Music Shack, Springfield, IL
April 18th: Todd Sucherman - Hauer Music, Dayton, OH
April 19th: Bob Becker - Univ of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
April 20th: Brian West - Lamar High School, Arlington, TX
April 21st: Matthew Coley - S. Oregon Univ Terry, Ashland OR
April 23rd: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Toronto, ON
April 24th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Ottawa, ON
April 24th: Bob Becker - Northern Arizona Univ, Flagstaff, AZ
April 25th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, Halifax, NS
April 26th: Will Calhoun - Long & McQuade, St. John’s, NL
April 26th: Bill Moersch - Northern Illinois Univ Gregory, Dekalb IL
April 26th: Michael Spiro - Columbus Pro Percussion, Columbus, OH
April 28th: Jim Armstrong - CNY Day of Percussion, Syracuse, NY
April 28th: Andrew Beali - CNY Day of Percussion, Syracuse, NY
April 28th: Brian Zator - Edinburg N High School, Edinburg, TX
April 28th: Dom Famularo - Edinburg N High School, Edinburg, TX
April 28th: Javoun Gilliam - Edinburg N High School, Edinburg, TX
April 28th: John Wooton - Edinburg N High School, Edinburg, TX
April 28th: Melina - Latin Music Conf, Prince George, VA
April 28th: Scott Kettner - Rocky’s Music Studio, Brooklyn, NY
April 28th: Ignacio Berroa - Univ of Montana, Missoula, MT
April 30th: Stephane Chamberland - Sam Ash, Huntington Station, NY

May 2012
May 5th: Rob Bridge - Eastman School of Music, Bloomfield NY
May 5th: Bob Becker - Eastman School of Music, Bloomfield NY
May 5th: Bill Cahn - Eastman School of Music, Bloomfield NY
May 6th: Brian Del Signore - Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY
May 6th: Morgan Agren - Cosm, Wapingers Falls, NY
May 9th: Morgan Agren - Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA
May 9th: Dave Elitch - Guitar Center, La Mesa, CA
May 9th: Tony Royster, Jr - Guitar Center, La Mesa, CA
May 10th: Morgan Agren - LA Music Academy, Pasadena, CA
May 10th: Tony Royster, Jr - Guitar Center, San Marcos, CA
May 10th: Dave Elitch - Guitar Center, San Marcos, CA
May 12th: Tony Royster, Jr - Guitar Center, Lawndale, CA
May 12th: Dave Elitch - Guitar Center, Lawndale, CA
May 12th: Don Parker - Fayetteville State Univ, Fayetteville, NC
May 12th: Bernard Purdie - Rogers High School, Newport, RI
May 19th: Dom Famulary - Victoria Drum Fest
May 20th: Ed Shaughnessy - Chicago Drum Show, St. Charles, IL

June 2012
June 2nd: Garey Williams - The Drum Exchange, Seattle, WA
June 9th: Dom Famularo - WhackBamThudd, Saskatoon, SK
June 17th: Vicki Jenks - International Music Camp, Minot, ND
June 18th: Diane Downs - We Got The Beat Music Camp, Fresno, CA