Next Great Drummer TN Judge - Isaac Richardson

The Next Great Drummer Nationwide Competition is coming to TN on September 16, 2010 and we want you to meet a few of our Judges: Isaac Richardson, Derico Watson, Tim Smith, and Kevin Stacil. Read a few of their Q & A responses to get to know them. If you are in TN in September come by and see TN Drummers battle out to win "Top Drummer".


Isaac Richardson

Q: How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competition?

A: I heard about the Next Great Drummer competition through my good friend Eric Seats, he told me about it when it first started.

Q: What City are you going to Judge in?

A: I'll be judging the Nashville show and possibly a few others.


Q: As a Drum Judge, what things will you be looking for in Top Notch Drummer? What makes a Drummer "stand out".

A: Things i will be looking for as a judge will be presentation,confidence,placement,originality,personality,dynamics,pocket,groove.. All of these things are the role of a drummer.What makes a drummer stand out to me is when he/she has the ability to be able to control the atmosphere of a song and be able to be tasteful with being the center of the attention. That's a true sign of a Great drummer!!


Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?

A: I would say be you and let your God given gift shine that's the biggest thing and always be humble in your playing and presentation it will take you futher than you can imagine. Be verstile in your styles of playing. Playing different styles of music can and will open your ears to alot of different things

Interview with a Next Great Drummer Contestant & Performer Aunjel Adams

Q:
How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competitions and what was your first impression?

A:
Chrystal Allen Ojon, my Aunt, told me about it, and my first impression was this was a great idea. It's well thought of and put together and is a great opportunity for many!

Q:
What City did you compete in?

A:
The very first NGD competition in Chino, CA, I performed in the Valley and also in Las Vegas!

Q:
What project are you working on now?

A:
My own CD and playing in entertainment shows. My Link is www.myspace.com/aunjel23

Q:
Where do you perform next?

A:
At the Orange County Fair, July 31st at 12pm - See you all there.

Please support up and coming artist.

Next Great Drummer Interview with Winner Alexander Poblete

We just had to introduce you to a young inspiring drummer. Don't let her young age fool you...she's got what it takes to be on the big stage, hopefully touring someday with major recording artists.

Here is a short Q and A interview with her. Enjoy!


Q:
How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competitions and what was your first impression ?

A:
When we went to Sam Ash Music Store, we saw the Next Great Drummer poster on their bulletin board. I got excited when my Mom told me that I was going to compete. It means , I had to practice since I was new to drumming.

Q:
What City did you compete and win in?

A:
I competed in Las Vegas, NV and won there.


Q:
What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you learned?


A:
I enjoyed playing drums in front of people. I liked the judges' advice to me to improve my drumming.I learned that there is always a lot to improve and also I can have a lot of new friends.

Q:
What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?

A:
I would tell them to do the best they can and have fun.