Cruise ship drummer books

Drummin in the rhythm of rock with linear patterns, and linear jazz drumming. Cruise ship musicians earn a decent salary but thats only the beginning. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 5 elvin jones transcriptions master drum transcriptions book. We match professional musicians and performers to venues worldwide. We are able to read books on the mobile, tablets and kindle, etc. Doug has published six drum instruction books and has played with stanley clarke, regina carter, ashford and simpson, dean martin, della reese, and lorna luft. Vic firth snare drum method book 1 by vic firth excellent book, with short studies in 24, 34, 44, and 68. Cruise to unforgettable destinations with royal caribbean. Rudiments covered are flams and various short rolls mostly 5stroke. The cruising industry boasts some of the worlds best entertainment and performers. Here is my tips for how you can get a job on a cruise. Jobs on a cruise ship cruise career princess cruises.

Ez rock drumming a short course for the mastery of rock beats an extremely effective method for teaching and learning this very important area of drumming. Did you just click on the transcription label on one of my old posts. From 2007 to 2009 i worked as a cruise ship showband drummer and i am often asked by other drummers how to prepare for this type of audition. Shameless plugs archives joe the drummer drum lessons. Free bonus cruise ship drumming workbook ebooks music. Still, the biggest issue with playing on a cruise ship is behaving yourself, which means being sober and on time, while keeping jaded comments to yourself. Below we go into all the detalis, from average cruise ship musician salary by job to onboard expenses and. While performing on cruise ships, as well as performing in and conducting, cruise ship. Jan 28, 2020 after reading a lot of canlit, it was time to read another palate cleanser something lighter, something suspenseful. Solo performance artists, usually pianists, provide background music in lounges, lobbies, and dining rooms. We find gigs on cruise ships for pianists, guitar players, drummers, bass players, trombone players, singers, pianobar entertainers, showband musicians, party bands, latin bands, lighting technicians, sound technicians, and more. His son, adam hashian, said thursday a cause of death had not been determined. I own several books by mitchell peters, and though theyre mostly excellent, i approached this one with caution.

Hence, there are several books getting into pdf format. Life as a cruise ship singer working for carnival cruise. Drum score world is 100 % accurate note for note drum score transcriptions made to help drummers worldwide grow technically and musically. How to land a gig playing on a cruise ship reverb news. One that stands out happened on a christmas cruise out of galveston. This book includes all of the downloadable drum exercises, transcriptions, practice methods, and drum grooves posted on todd bishops cruise ship drummer. Sib hashian, drummer for the charttopping classic rock outfit boston, died wednesday evening after collapsing midperformance aboard a cruise ship.

Youve subscribed to chronicles of a cruise ship crew member. A brief roundup of some available beginning snare drum books books for first year students who have never played before, roughly age 10 and up. Several big band drumming books a couple of newold big band drumming books dropped into my lap recently, so what the heck, i thought id round them up for you. This cruise ship drumming video featuring tom jackson on drums presents a look at playing the drums on a cruise ship, as played from the show. Here is what life as a cruise ship musician is like with all of the different shows i have to perform, all the places i get to travel too, and all of the different obstacles and lifestyles i. I found out one of my blogging friends, mel, once lived and worked on a cruise ship, and she was kind enough to elaborate on it for us. There is a world of opportunities as cruise ship musicians to lead a lifestyle both new and exciting, and lime entertainment is your gateway to that world. Books were disorganized and using the location specialist as an occasional organizer just does not fly. Musical bands perform on stage at cruise ship theatres. Free steve gadd book heres an excellent free book on steve gadd by danish drummer hans fagt. Rudimental swing studies for the advanced drummer by charlie wilcoxon.

Woolsons father had enlisted in the union army but was wounded at the battle of shiloh. The cruise ship drummer book of the blog 2014 is now available as is a paper version of the samba and bossa book. Nov 27, 2015 one of my favourites is the cruise ship drummer blog written by todd bishop. How to apply as a cruise ship musician, band, or entertainer. Who knew back in march of 2015 it would still be going strong. What are some awful passenger stories on cruise ships. Off beat with michael aubrecht a drummers look at drums. Written and transcribed by todd bishop, author of the cruise ship drummer. Joshua kinser is the author of chronicles of a cruise ship crew member. This month marks the five year anniversary of the off beat blog. Before that, he was their longstanding musical director. Drummer john sib hashian who set the beat on bostons first two albums the eponymous 1976 rock landmark and. Whether for a summer or a year or more, whats it really like to pursue this as a career and a lifestyle. These books include all of the downloadable drum exercises and transcriptions posted on my cruise ship drummer.

Being a paramedic with princess cruises offers you the ability and opportunity to travel the world, enhance your skills, and work alongside experienced nurses and doctors. A field manual for drummers written by todd bishop, author of the popular drumming blog, cruise ship drummer. However, by the time hamburg was delivered in march 1969, german atlantic line as the whole company was known by then had abandoned liner service and hamburg was used for fulltime cruising. How to apply as a cruise ship musician or entertainer. New cruise ship drummer book playing samba and bossa. Jobs available for dancers, ballroom couples, circus acts, musicians, bands, special acts at cruise ships, casinos, hotels, theme parks and festivals around the world at the international talent agency rising stars. A must have book for drummers starting their first cruise ship contract, or for drummers already sailing the high seas and looking to enhance their performance. Doug has published six drum instruction books and has played with stanley.

Its been eight years, and i really dont want to see most of those tunes ever again. Updating the book time to rework the book for my events band again. Sep 20, 2012 as musicians, most of our gigs stem from informal auditions, which are typically very loose and relaxed. Here is what life as a cruise ship musician is like with all of the different shows i have to perform with the variety of artists i have to play for every single night. Books of the blog include all downloadable materials from the site for that year. Start your dream vacation with a cruise to alaska, the mediterranean, mexico, or the south pacific. We talked to a band currently out at sea, as well as a drummer whos been on several tours with different companies, to help manage expectations before you quit your job, break your lease, and head for the blue horizon. Published by modern drummer and distributed by hal leonard the book and dvd combo won best in show at summer namm 2014 and is an amazon bestseller in four countries. Youve finished practicing and studying from a drum book, but where do you put those learned skills to use in the realworld. A cruise is the ultimate hasslefree adventure, where you can explore to your hearts content without taking on the headache of planning itineraries. The last drummer boy off beat with michael aubrecht. May also use them with more experienced players with little reading background. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. I always felt too obligated to make this some kind of oldiesswing band, but really, for the type of gigs we do, nobody cares.

Heres a little thing i put together to develop the 4. Heres a workout to develop your left hand reading the exercises 1 to 8 of the ted reeds syncopation, something that will keep you busy during this period. On your left youll see our blog, which has news about lessons, and also selected practice materials from my drumming blog, cruise ship drummer. Normally you actually want to explain an advanced concept like this, but really, if you dont recognize it right away, youre not at a stage where you should be working on it. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. With this book the subject is the brazilian styles samba and bossa nova, and how to play them in a jazz bandlounge band setting. Tiffani worldwide talks about how to make money in the music industry, how to perform for a. This is one of the main types of books i use in my teaching, for learning to read, count, and play rhythm, and understand basics of drumming. This is one of the main types of books i use in my teaching, for learning to read, count, and play rhythm, and understand basics of drumming and. Todd bishop of the cruise ship drummer blog puts out a high volume of interesting, valuable and varied drum set lessons and exercises.

Click the above links for information related to taking lessons. Did you ever want to perform on cruise ships, get paid to perform, and travel the world. After many years working on cruise ship as a purser, i have come across some very bad passenger behavior. We spoke with josh greenberg, a recent music school grad from the midwest, who is living the dream. Topics covered include snare drum technique, jazz soloing and comping, rock, funk, independence, brazilian and cuban latin grooves, and much more. There is an orchestra drummer, a top40 rock drummer and a back loungejazz drummer.

He is currently the musical director and drummer for concert pianist ryan ahern. All 3 positions are effectively the same, save for some differences in pay. However, it is not a decision to be taken lightly, and anyone considering cruise ship work should begin by carefully weighing the pros and cons. In addition to broadwaystyle production shows, cruise ship entertainment includes a variety of options that rival las vegas performances. The book certainly gives a good account of what it is like to be a drummer on a ship, if not one of the really crappy jobs. Its come to my attention that todds latest continue reading. All of my other print books are 15% off until whenever i feel. Joshua kinser writes about cruise ships, travel, and music. Mar 24, 2017 according to tmz, the cruise ship, which began its trip march 18 in florida and made several stops in puerto rico and the bahamas, will continue with other musicians performing tributes to hashian. But what happens when you are asked to audition formally for a gig with a large corporation.

A cruise ship is generally a large passenger ship used for ocean voyages in which the voyage itself, the ship s amenities, and usually the different destinations ports of call along the way each form part of the passengers experience. Doctors were unable to revive the 67yearold rocker, real name john thomas hashian, after he collapsed on wednesday, while. Mar 23, 2017 john sib hashian, former drummer for the arena rock band boston, died on board a cruise ship wednesday. I like to show my support by buying the stuff hes got for sale like his books and records. Many high school and college music students aspire to play music on a cruise ship. Mar 23, 2017 former boston drummer sib hashian has died after collapsing on stage. This type of cruise ship musician can be found all around the ship in bars, lounges, poolside, on the back deck, or even performing in the theater or main atrium. On a regular basis todd offers transcriptions of individual grooves and full pieces of music, drumming exercises, videos and hes also published a couple of books based on his blog posts. Includes pieces by elvin jones, tony williams, jack dejohnette, roy haynes, vinnie colaiuta, zigaboo modeliste, ringo starr, frankie dunlop, james gadson, paul motian, philly joe jones, and many more. Ex crew worker reveals what he wishes he could tell guests about the food cruise ship holidays are muchloved by many britons and there are cruises to meet nearly every budget and.

At embarkation, we had a fairly large family group boarding, six or eigh. Internationally renowned as a specialist in applying afrocaribbean rhythms to the drumset, silverman brought over forty years of drumming experience to. A compilation of drum transcriptions by todd bishop, posted on cruise ship drummmer. There are robust sections on jazz comping, funk, linear drumming, and a. Working on a cruise ship requires a number of sacrifices and perseverance. This handsome 1 page volume includes all of the downloadable materials, transcriptions, and practice methods posted on the site in 2019. Written by todd bishop, author of the popular drumming blog, cruise ship drummer. The ship singers and dancers were outstanding and the newer shows were great, but ever. If you like the ted reed book youll love this book because its all about. Transcriptions by todd bishop paperback online at lulu.

My 15 years playing on cruise shipspros, cons and how to get. Cruise ship drummer two new linear drumming books by. Sep 05, 2017 the last drummer boy this months history lesson presents the story of albert henry woolson, the last surviving civil war veteran on either side whose status is undisputed. Answers to all the questions every passenger wants to ask, a book that does a nice job of conveying what the crew endure the good and the bad. Book of the blog 2018 by todd bishop paperback online at lulu. Transportation from one port or another is usually not the main. There are robust sections on jazz comping, funk, linear drumming, and a broad category described as waltz, triplet, and 6 feels. New cruise ship drummer book playing samba and bossa nova. Best books chop busters by ron fink ok, the title is a little goofy a lot goofy but this is an excellent, fun book of snare drum exercises written by north texas state university instructor ron fink to uncover weakness in basic technique and to develop a coordination of finger, wrist and forearm motions, b sticking accuracy, c speed. Our little secret was a page turner that i learned about at an author event at a different drummer books. May 31, 2017 c h e c k o u t m y p a t r e o n sharing my experience auditioning, traveling, performing, and living onboard 7 ship. Cruise ship crew reveals what he wishes guests knew about.

The new ship, eventually named hamburg was originally planned to operate both as an ocean liner and as a cruise ship, similarly to rms queen elizabeth 2, under construction at the time. Save with the best cruise deals and packages to the caribbean and the bahamas. Listed below are some websites for downloading free pdf books where you can. Musicians are required to have extensive previous experience in performing on stage. Suman entertainment group employs musicians and entertainers for cruise ship gigs, and supplies miami, florida with the best party bands and entertainment for events and weddings. To most musicians, the opportunity to travel and earn money performing on cruise ships or in 5 star hotels is incredibly tempting. The drum community suffered an immense loss this past may 1, when teacher, mentor, and percussion ambassador chuck palito silverman passed away at age sixtytwo. Joe the drummer drum lessons in northwest london now offering online drum lessons. Book of the blog 2019 by todd bishop paperback online at lulu. If someone wanted to work as a drummer on a cruise line, what should they know. Field manuals book 1 kindle edition by bishop, todd. He is the author of over fifteen books, including a caribbean cruise ports travel guide published by lonely planet, several travel guides to the southeast us published by hachette book group, and a bestselling book, chronicles of a cruise ship crew member, about what its really like to work aboard cruise ships.

Learn to play drums the complete drummers guide series cebu. Originally released in 1985, it contains the key bits mainly grooves and solos from some of his bigger recorded performances, from the height of his career. Todd bishop of the cruise ship drummer blog has released his book of the blog 2015 which is a dead trees compilation of drumming exercises and. Cruise ship drummer transcription drum lessons, drummer. Carnival cruise ship sight reading audition youtube. Due to the notation theyre pretty useless to modern users readers. Apr 30, 2012 books the moeller book, and haskell harr drum method, book 2 each of these has it written out in the archaic notation, with an unusual ending in harr two 5stroke rolls plus release.

Royal caribbean cruises amazing cruises and cruise deals. My 15 years playing on cruise shipspros, cons and how to. Travelocity has deals on all sorts of adventures on the seven seas, including cruises to hawaii and alaskan cruises. Life as a cruise ship musician part 2 show montage. Singalong styles and guest requests make each performance unique, and an outgoing personality will help to ensure guests follow their favorite performer all cruise. He is an american drummer on a cruise ship so he has a relatively cushy job compared to most of the staff. Apr 09, 2014 how to apply as a cruise ship musician or entertainer. Playing on a cruise ship offers a rare opportunity to work in the music industry and to be on a salary and, as a musician, knowing exactly what. Princess cruises maintains wellequipped medical centers onboard that include critical care areas, x. Drummer s guide for cruise ship gigs mullowney, daniel, derkson, raphael on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Cruise ship drummer several big band drumming books. Drummers cruise ship drummer field manual book 1 printable 2019 books might be easier and much easier. This free bonus cruise ship drumming workbook is broken into two sections.