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Marcus Finnie is one of the most studious and prepared drummers I know. His incredible feel and talent has enabled him to play for such artists as BeBe and CeCe Winans, Kirk Whalum, Rachel Lampa, Michael McDonald, Larry Carlton, Donna Summer, Billy Preston, India Arie, Aaron Neville, Lady Antebellum, and many more.
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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR MARCUS SHARE ABOUT
- How he got his start in Nashville.
- How to approach practicing your instrument.
- Playing with a metronome.
- How to tune drums and get good tones.
- How he got into reading music.
- Preparing to be a successful working musician.
- His love of cooking and food.
- The best thing to put on corn on the cob!
- And more!
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Links:
- MTSU
- Sakae Drums
- Evans Drum Heads (Marcus uses G12 coated heads on top, and G1 coated on the bottom).
- Evans 360 Heads
- Meinl Percussion
- Vic Firth
- Check out this video from Marcus’ CD release!
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