Drum Clinics | Percussion & Bass

Ben Smith's interest in presenting drum clinics has come from his experience of watching professionals who are active in musical performance and his fondness of interacting with people of all ages.

Ben's drum clinics involve exposing the crowd to the techniques he uses while working live, and in the recording studio with a wide array of musical artists.

Ben gives tips on drum fundamentals, from the beginning concepts of sticking and hand technique - to the importance of practicing with a metronome, odd-meter drumming, drum tuning, and drum groove composition, and explains how these basic points apply to all types of musicians. In addition, he performs to audio tracks of songs he has co-written with friends from bands like Alice in Chains and Steely Dan. Ben will always involve as much of the crowd as he can. He does this by having the audience playing in-group rhythm patterns, and by conducting a no-holds barred Q and A session. This combination of elements makes for an enjoyable time and hopefully, an exciting and informative one, for all present.

Ben Smith drummer for Heart endorses Pearl Drums, Zildjian cymbals, Promark Sticks, Evans Drumheads, and LP percussion.