Interview with David "Young Professor" Cowan

Q: How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competition?
A: Clay and Tami Drayton (Drummers For Jesus So. Cal.) first told me about Next Great Drummer.

Q: What City did you Compete, Judge, or Perform in?
A: I judged in City of Industry, and Westminster, assisted at Knox Berry Farm and performed and assisted at the Long Beach Jazz Fesitval.

Q: What is your role at the Next Great Drummer events?
A: I basically do whatever is needed but am primarily a Judge.

Q: What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you learned?
A: Since I still feel like I'm relatively new to LA the feeling of belonging to some kind of community is the most meaningful part for me. I find the NGD folks to generally be down to earth, friendly, and respectful.

Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?
A: I tend to de-emphasize the competition element and focus on the community aspect of NGD. I tell people that it's a great, safe, way to have an audience and learn by watching and hearing others and receiving positive feedback about your own playing.

Q: What projects are you working on now that we can share with the public?
A: Currently working with One Tribe Nation as we finish our 2nd album to be released some time in 2011 http://www.onetribenation.com/home.cfm.

Also working with latin rock band ZUR. We're touring with popular latin band Elefante in September. http://www.myspace.com/zurzonaurbanarock

Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
A: http://youngprofessordrums.com

Interview with Dove Daniels - Next Great Drummer Associate Producer

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

Q: What City did you Compete, Judge, or Perform in (if applicable)?
A: LA / Knotts


Q: What is your role at the Next Great Drummer events?
A: Associate producer NGDL


Q: What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you learned?
A: Having a venue for aspiring drummers and artist to showcase their talent.


Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?
A: Compete like it will secure your career and financial future.


Q: What projects are you working on now that we can share with the public?
A:
1. Temecula Gospel Fest. Sept 24 & 24 (Temecula Gospel Fest.com)
2. DDM&M Dove Daniels Music & Media(Artist Development Studio, -includes live & studio vocal instruction, songwriting & producing, dance studio, band and practice rooms and art gallery. Family friendly.
3. Next Great Drum Line (in production) - as an extention of NDG / NGDL is comprised of 35 Drum-line drummers - I am Currently filming back line story on drummers.. Current drummers and alumni who have been part of the John Muir High Drum line for 4 decades. The goal is to create commercial routines that can integrate with NGD performances and provide entertainment for Schools, Pro-sport events, and after school arts drumming. Practice is held Sundays at Charles White Park in Pasadena at 6:00 pm.

Q: Is there anything else you'd like to share?
A: NGD is has presented our nation with a family friendly event that has endless possibilities for marketing and growth!!!

THANK YOU NGD FOR YOUR INNOVATIVE ENTHUSIASM!!!!!

LOVE & LIGHT
DOVE

Mark Henley-Keyboardist with the Next Great Drummer All-Star Band

Interview with Mark Henley-Keyboardist with the Next Great Drummer All-Star Band

Q: How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competition?
A: From Phillip Greenwood, Sr.

Q: What City did you Compete, Judge, or Perform in (if applicable)?
A: I performed with the All-Star Band at Knott's Berry Farm and at the Long Beach Jazz Festival.

Q: What is your role at the Next Great Drummer events?
A: I play keyboards with the All-Star Band.

Q: What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you learned?
A: The performances and rehearsals have meant a lot to me. I have learned to increase my flexibility as a musician.

Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?
A: It's a lot of fun; we have a great time. We're like a family, everyone supports each other.

Q: What projects are you working on now that we can share with the public?
A: I'm currently working on some original music for the band. And in November, I will be a part of a concert featuring the Elevation Orchestra at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Interview with Drew Hinckley - NGD Winner

Interview Questions

Q: How did you hear about the Next Great Drummer Competition?
A: I heard about NGD from some of my friends.

Q: What City did you compete and win in?
A: I competed in Hollywood and won and it was great!

Q: What part of the event has been most meaningful to you and what have you learned?
A: I really love the judges feedback even if its not for me, I like the
feedback from the people that will tell you how to get better!

Q: What would you say to other drummers thinking about competing?
A: Just do it! it's a great experience to write and perform a solo and the feedback
and prizes are a HUGE bonus also.

Q: What projects are you workin on now?
A: I'm currently in a TON of bands but I'm working on recording bands and learning
how to mix and master so I can learn to be a producer.

Here are Drew's latest performance clips:

Hoochie Coochie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6sktnKK7wE

Wipe Out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12U5NeYVfng