Loomer, Famularo Hold Drum Clinics.

A.J.'s Pro Percussion of Tampa, Florida, staged a clinic featuring drummer Ken Loomer on October 21. Loomer covered the drumming and music of the great Buddy Rich, demonstrating the techniques that Rich used throughout his long career. Rare and super video clips of the man himself were shown. The videos showed Buddy Rich doing what no human has ever done on a set of drums.

Drummer Dom Famularo was recently invited to the store to conduct a weekend full of drumming fun. On the morning of October 22, Famularo and owner A.J. Altieri attended Pierce Middle School and delivered a motivational speech on music today to 7th and 8th graders. The students were astounded by Famularo's strong emphasis on practicing every day, to stay in school, and follow your dreams. Famularo and Altieri ended the class by directing and playing with the band to the tune of "Louie Louie."

On Friday and Saturday Dom conducted 14 one-hour private lessons and a master class wherein he taught his awesome techniques and incredible double bass drum skills with an outgoing personality and brilliant communication skills. On Saturday he also conducted a 2-1/2 hour free clinic to a full house. Sabian, Premier, Remo, and Vic Firth co-sponsored this clinic.