Hey, grooveosopherz! palipao nice to hear from you! Glenn wow! good to hear from you! Please tell us what you are refering to when you mention your mp3... :-) Ereek How's Rodney? Seen 'im? u de man!<--- fighting for musical artistic freedom in the realm of life! :-) In terms of the Zendrum, certainly it is another instrument from the acoustic ddrum set. I usually lay it out as follows: RH plays HH and ride sounds and cow bell sounds LH plays snare and bass drum plus toms. I try to imagine I'm trading 4's with Jimi Hendrix playing a hand held drumset. the far row of butons is nice for tom rolls I intersperse samples and loops where ever it is convenient. You gotta demo it! It's really great! Check out Bela Fleck for cool inspiration! :-).

Groovicatalaterz! If you are the 10,000th visitor to this site, please take a picture of the screen with you in the picture! :-) I'll give you a free prize!!!! :-) Peace! :-).

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hey kennwood,been a long time.lifes offerings..........hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......long paths........pleasure and love. i'm doing well.thank you for your knowledge which i still carry and refer to till this day.love you man......check out the quiver low on mp3.com or rolling stone.com.it's my latest.

Hey Wood de Hood The 1st ... Hope that u're fine ... I sincerly thank u 4 ur Constant Inspiration, Love , Attention , Kindness and Commitment ... U are one of the rare men in the entire universe to speak EXACTLY like he Acts Does and Fights ... ... and so in this Dark Age of The Beast ... ... and so also in Real Time All The Time ... love 2 u bro' Cosmogonic Peace Eric

Ciao Kenwood, long time ago me and you at Trident in a rainy day...oops, there was Laura too...what a sunny day in my hearth!!

I have been impressed with the Zendrum and would like to know your thoughts on the natural feeling of the instrument. I have not been able to get my hands on one to demo. What type of finger and hand arrangement do you use for modeling the set. Is it a bit awkward to learn this the Zendrum if you have been playing a set. Thanks

I appreciate your response very much. I have always wished that people (especially musicians) would enjoy music as pure sound rather than idolize the musicians performing the music. we are not gods to be idolized but, human beings expressing the human condition. we should let the purity of the harmony and the melody uplift us. Art is all about being enlightened and being uplifted. Not a single creator failed to do this and i believe that we shall continue to do this as creators of art. i agree that too much of today's music is filled with anger and sex. ironically I am angered by this. tomorrow's music must be utopian. god bless and take care.

I practice using "Airplay" these days every morning before I leave the house. I am working on 4 stroke ruff recently with feet alone. When there is the luxury in my schedule, I practice my instrument for many hours and also piano and vocals. Naturally, often before a big performance I practice with specific musical targets in mind. Every day of my life I have a specific target of life and human happiness, so I practice bringing out my highest self each morning with spiritual practice. I find it valuable to practice as in "put things into practice". I do my best not to simply practice for the sake of formality. There is a saying: "There is no need for formality in a win or lose struggle. Triumph is achieved through all-out effort." In terms of practicing when I'm burnt out, no I do my best not to practice when I'm burnt out. When I'm burnt out I do my best to sleep. On one occasion, I over practiced before an important engagement, and I wound up with a big headache and a sluggish feeling technique when it came time to do the actual musical performance I had been practicing for.Because I had practiced heartily, but I had not left sufficient time for recovery, I was using primarily red muscle fibers and not enough white muscle fiber. I got through the performance with a Just Advance attitude, and I brought out my highest self regardless, but I made a determination to leave recovery time after extensive practice. Please don't misunderstand...my drumming now is built on hours of practice. When I was attending Berklee College of Music, I had a habit of practicing often 8 hours per day and sometimes 16 hours per day on weekends. Fortunately for me, I started at age 8, and came up in a household where constant practice was facilitated. Sometimes as an adult I have to make myself practice. That's why I use inner directives such as "¡Just Advance!" or "¡Move Along!"( feel free to click on Just Advance or inner directives on this site) having a schedule I adhere to helps . In my private lessons I sometimes help people construct 10 week practice routines for themselves with some specific musical goal in mind. I am not in the business of missing my target. When I am burnt out it is usually at the point where I have no more energy left. I am ready to collapse into a nice restful sleep. Why are you burnt out? Do you need inspiration? Michael Jordan used everything for inspiration and motivation. apparently once when He was mercilessly booed, he started scoring fast and early and achieved his career record. So if one can turn a "boo" into motivation, just think of all the other wonderful potential motivation there is in the environment! What ever you do whether its practice ,rest perform or study, together, Mike, let's achieve a Just Advance! :-) Peace! :-).

n/p... the wholehearted attitude of relentless advance towards victory: that is my secret. for rolls I recommend the squeeze stroke: step 1 start in the Ready Position (sticks 1" above the playing surface) Step 2 extend your third fourth and fifth fingers away from the stick step 3 raise the stick 15 degrees and let it bounce freely on the playing surface. Step 4 repeat step 3 but sqeeze the stick suddenly upon the second note such that you play an accented note. Step 5 repeat step 4 and guide the stick smoothely to 45 degrees, then repeat step 5 over and over again. Just Advance!

I was wondering how often you still practiced and if you feel practicing all the time, even if you feel burnt out, is recommended.

Dear Kenwood I was wondering if you ever had a great deal of trouble with your weaker hand, and a few tips or things you did to try and recover. I have been playing since march this year and have jumped in quite a lot of time on the drums and i feel i have been seriously outgrowing my left hand. the technique in my right is decent, what i mean is it feels natural. I have trouble with rolls, and just want to catch this thing before it's way too late.

Hey guys! I volunteer to moderate the current discussion on the question "what is a saint?" Is that ok? If I have your blessings in this endeavour, We will find an atmosphere of "just advance" here. Let's advance with justice: a just advance! Let me say that the answers we have received have been at times inspiring, informative, and creative! yaaaay! Peace! Hi tara! Guys! This girl Tara said hi to everybody, but where is everybody? Are you guys sleepin?

Peter, thanks for your interesting question about the future of Music. If you chaeck out my video, "Just Advance" I propose a new level of virtuosity. A level in which we cant help usher in a new age of harmony and consideration and human happiness. Sometimes I feel that today's music is dominated by sex and anger. I believe that the direction of music is changing. For one thing I feel that in the future, musicians will be more concerned with the happiness and uplifting of the audience and less concerned with the superiority, aggrandizement and special priviledge and objectification of themselves and the notes they play. 'what do you think? Ken Serio: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WHOO HOO! I BET YOUR LADY HELPED. AM I CORRECT? U GO GUY! Please e-mail me a photo. I want to let our fellow groovizors be inspired by your successful example. Please include a short blurb saying what your struggles were how I helped if at all and what your success is. Thanks! Peace! :-) Eric. Thank you for your constant inspiration! :-) I am in NYC!.

Bein' a Saint is Just Bein' The Real U, Constantly ... Because we were all born in a state of all knowledge and obviously filled by the One Constantly ... Also ... it's all what it is ... We forgot it ( because of the material ocean of disease : Time of Kali ... ) ... but ... !!! ... Through Constant, Sincere, Meditation, True Devotion 2 the One ( whatever the religion is ... ) We can All Recover it TOTALLY ... I live it daily ... So ...? Whether u believe or not ... It's just is . ( D.O.T. !!! ) love 2 ya all E_reek ...( Nam Myoho Renge Kyo ... )

Hey, I just wanted to let all of you KD fans know that I met Kenwood, and he is the nicest guy you could ever meet. You'd never know that he is one of the best drummers on the planet (unless of course you listen to him drum). See you in NYC Kenwood!! Jerry

Hi kenwood hope all is very well with you!!! just want to let you know that i was featured in modern drummer in june 2000 and will be in "drum" magazine in november 2000!!!! just began working on my 3rd cd. i'm now making a living as a musician FULL TIME!!! Well teaching TOO!!! and i remember all the words of wisdom you said to me in lessons a few years ago at your place in newyork. i just want to thank you. please check out my drum website www.trippingtree.com/drum. let me know what you think all the best peace and love ken serio

Hi Jerry! It was nice meeting you in person! The NYC gig will be with Larry Coryell the week of Tues. 9/26/00 . shows are 9PM and 11:30PM the address is 131 W. 3rd street between 6th ave. and MacDougal street see you there! Thanks so much for your interest! :-)

A saint is someonefree from all worldly obsessions and sins. I was just wondering what you thought about where music is going to go. What is the future of music?

Hey Kenwood !! It's me - drummer from Maine Jazz Festival ( asking about "Little Wing" :-) . I was very glad to meet you and talk about music with you . I hope we can connect sometime in future...I'll try to send you a copy of our new CD ! Keep in touch , my e-mail is tomek@torres.w.pl Check our website @ www.triology.w.pl

Hello Dear Kenwood and Everybody!! I felt the pull to check in again, seems like fortuitous timing. I've been meeting lotsa drummers the last few days (hi you guys!!!); I was so happy to be in NYC with my old friend Tor. The music was great; his group Irrepressible Spirit, my brother Omar Kabir played trumpet with Istanbul Orchestra-awesome Turkish funk/jazz, and I just saw a great band, Buzby, who will be at Wetlands in NY Sat night. Hmmmmmmmmm....SAINTS; I am thinking about that. I think that anybody can achieve absolute connection with the Divine, Godliness, BuddhaNature, the Mystic Law of the Universe---IF they want to, if they try. I'll just focus on how one interacts with other people. I try to have true compassion for others and strive to inspire hope in everyone I encounter. When I chant consistently (nam-myoho-renge-kyo) and try to live this way, I constantly have amazing experiences of bonding deeply with "strangers" all around me. In Buddhism, all that matters is what is in one's heart, and taking action. I don't think anybody Makes you a saint, but by helping other people to overcome their suffering, the natural Law of life makes your own life stronger, happier, and more tuned into eternity and the interconnectedness of all. I love you Kenwood!!!!! Tara

Saints, by definition are persons who are able to be in direct contact and awareness of God. A saint has a higher or pure awareness or connection to God. The Roman Catholic church has a complicated process of declaring someone a Saint. One of the first and last steps are called Beatification and Veneration. In the Jewish faith the Kabbalist declares: "The goal of the Mystic [Saint] is to establish devekut, union with, or, as Jewish mystics prefer to define it, cleaving to God." Saints historically have had powers to heal and perform miracles. Woody I'm not aware of how Bhuddists designate someone to sainthood. Maybe you can elucidate us, LOL!! I believe Bhudda was a saint, yes? Saint Augustine of Hippo was born 354 AD. He is recognized as the greatest thinker and philosopher of Christian philosophy. Augustine was introduced to Neoplatonism by Plotinus. His teachings were similar to those from India. That is self-conscious mind or spirit arises from the transcendent One; from causal mind comes individualized soul. Finally, in the last stage, matter develops. Neoplatonic philosophy teaches that one must search inside not outside if one is to find his spiritual origin. The spirit at the center of man's innermost Self links him with the Universe. Augustine wrote in his "Confessions" how he experienced God through this introspection. I believe one can become closer to God through deep reflection and meditation in the creation of music. How's this for a start to the Discussion of Sainthood? - Ciao, Rich

HEY ROOM! let's have a constructive dialogue based on the ideas which have come up here spontaneously from you my grooving visitors whom I appreciate: Question: "What is a saint?" :-) proposed rules of dialogue: Let's all be to be on our best behaviour by our own standards (see "Just Advance- the philosophy) Authoritarianism bites, son't you think so? :-)

You dig! Fellow gitagroovalizers! Unite! Yo Tim! Congratulations for the compassion to practice such a wonderful spiritual path! :-) Charlotte! wow! all I can say is wow! you soooo rock! :-) Bill! Let's stick together for life! Wanna be my pr man? Kind words indeed. I appreciate you, bud! :-)Yo better still: Just Advance! IN your own way... I will be so moved if you exhibit your own joy, your own self expression and your own genius. Rich Lamana is correct! I recorded a phat cd with him with Alex Acuna.Guys please learn from Rich! If you have something good to say don't say nothing at all! Whaddyathink? :-) lol Linds on a calm and serious note, I will do my utmost in sincerity to revolutionize this world towards justice happiness dignity beauty art ! A non-violent fist! ...checkitout: drumming is a non-violent fist! To me the Mentor-successor relationship is prescious. I LOVE IT! My relationship with my mentor, Alan Dawson is THE BOMB! check THAT out. Dyami is a nice dude: I'll do my best to help him reveal his excellence- his mastery! That is justice to me. That is the meaning of a "just" advance! :-) :*-) you understand? :*-) Ereeeek! I stand firm in our friendship! :-) "Make new friends and treasure old" -Mustafa Kemal Ataturk- (father of modern Turkeye)

More than everythin' else ... Woody is a Saint ... Got doubts ...? So ... Look very carefully ... ( While focussin' on ur 3rd eye and Breathin' very Deeply , very Slowly but with ur Diaphragm !!!... ) Love 2 Wood de Wood !!! e.

hey kenwood my best friend and soon to be student of yours, is coming over in a week or so to study at Berklee. I just wanted to let you know I think your music is alive. Take care of Dyami for me, (that's my friend) and make sure he stays on track. He's got what it takes. keep playing, Linds

Hi Woody, hi all. Just wanted you all to know that Kenwood rocks on my new cd, Introspective. It features previous associates of Jaco Pastorius and Weather Report (Kenwood, Othello Molineaux and Alex Acuna). I think you'll dig Kenwood's playing on it. It is MetaRhytmic, LOL!! "Morning" off of the cd was just selected for Jazz Improv's companion cd. It will be reproduced in Volume 2, Number 4. Ciao!!

Kenwood Dennard rocks!! Brand X's "Livestock" is one of my favorite CDs and I only wish that Kennard could have been involved in more recordings with them. Kennard, my man, you are truly an inspiration to Me and My playing and obviously to all of us who visit this site and that you have taught. I hope to listen to more of your work soon. Hope to see you in Louisville, KY some time for a clinic or a gig! Peace, my Man... Billy Donald

well, mr. kenwood, tim and i found our way here! and what a groovy site you have. if you can get to maine you can sure get to san diego eh? some great places to play here!!! wooo hooo LOL

Hi Kenwood! This is Tim, Charlotte's and your bud! What a grand site! It's a bloomin' lotus, yoo dig!? --Tim

Yo, peeps, I will be hosting a chat on drumming. The address is www.thepercussionist.com/chat the time is Sunday August 6th ,2000 You are invited! Come on down! :-) Peace! :-)

Kenwood, my man. I need directions to your Maine gig!! I called that number you gave me. The guy never called back. I’m gonna try again, but man, I wanna see you play. Could you send me directions, or the name of the place where you’re gigin so I can get directions from them? I don’t want to miss it. You’re one of my favorite 3 drummers of all time (the other 2 are Stewart Copeland and Dennis Chambers, by the way. The order changes daily, depending on my mood). I can’t miss seeing you right here in my own backyard!!! Please, get back to me!!!!!!!

hey my name is jeramy gritter and dig your grooves. you got to come to philly and teach these jazz heads how to groove hehe,but man i have not much more to write Iam studying jazz at the university of the arts for three years and hate class,s I mean i love the stuff that i,am learning ,but i think a need something else. Iam ready to quit college but iam not sure what to do, what do you thing kenwood?

Hey Kenwood, I’ll be at both gigs! I’ll be the guy in the audience with his wife in a wheelchair (it’s just temporary. She was run over by a car in California. She’s a trooper though. She’s been in the wheelchair for 8 months now. I don’t know how she stands it) I just found Sculler’s last week. I’m starting to find my way around. Boston is a great town. That back bay area is outstanding! As far as lobsters go, man, since I’ve been here all I’ve eaten is lobster. They even serve lobster for breakfast here. We love it here! Did you check out Mike Stern, Play? Check it out if you haven’t. Dennis Chambers is on about half of the CD. Big Kids is a dynamite song. It’s the last song on the CD. See you at the gigs.

HEY TARA: YOU ROCK!!!

Yo dudes , I say you need to check out http://www.karalla.com We have a visual art work among us. Her name is Cynthia Karalla. She is a Cynthesizer! Yo ckeck out the glasses with lenses made out of rock I wear on the Just Advance video. Yo, she MADE those yo.

In a message dated 7/10/00 8:46:40 PM, Yoo Dig writes: << In a message dated 6/16/00 6:05:21 PM, Grego Ben writes: << Hey there poppy, que paso? How ya doing? Just a quick note to say hi and see how thangs are going. Are ya playing a lot? Just came back from Halifax with Dutch Robinson, formerly with the Ohio Players. Touring? Teaching? Always loving teaching. It's in my family tree. Tell me something good. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! :-) I miss your pure spontaneous inspiration. you dig!!!!!!!!!! Ya know....It's weird, all I have to do is listen to the Maceo CD and in an instant I am completely inspired. I thank you for that. Thanks for those kind words, Greg I hope to keep in touch while we're on this journey to excellence!! :o) kool. Let me ask you something. How can I go about hooking up with the big time bands? SECRET: "GO WHERE THEY ARE AND be kind and friendly" (but please don't forget the oil on your spoon at home : please be responsible). I am sure you can benefit from that. It's up to you, correct? What do I have to do to get my foot in the door? practice giving and receiving loyalty from people. self reflect and learn how to inspire loyalty from bandleaders. This way once you get your foot in the door you can make a beautiful lasting wholehearted phenomenon. Law of averages says you will get your chance! Are you ready Greg? Learn by trying. Will you see the opportunity when it comes? Will you be in the right place at the right time to hear about the opportunities which are occuring to people each and every day somewhere on this wide wonderful globe of ours? Just keep asking bandleaders if you can play with them. Einstein said 99 times I try and the 100th time I succeed. I hope you try to get detailed feedback from bandleaders and colleagues regarding your tapes and performances. I hope you constantly self reflect. I am sure you can see your patterns and you can improve with dignity! I know I can hang with the big times, I just need opportunity! Tell me something good! I hope all is well, Kenwood! Peace, Greg Benavides >> It's AWL good! Peace! Just Advance! :-) Cause and effect! Everything can be music! Everything can be an opportunity, don't you think so??? Peace! Nice dialogue... mind if I post it on my website? >>

JERRY,I AM gonna be in Maine on 9/2/00 performing with Sam Sherry! Call 207 799-8485 for details on the Maine gig. In terms of Boston, I'll be with Larry Coryell at Sculler's on 8/23/00 Yo, the lobster in Halifax where I just played in the jazz festival with Dutch Robinson of the Ohio Players, is better than Massachussetts lobster. Let's see how it compares to the best the USA has to offer... :-) Peace.

JERRY,I AM gonna be in Maine on 9/2/00 performing with Sam Sherry! Call 207 799-8485 for details on the Maine gig. In terms of Boston, I'll be with Larry Coryell at Sculler's on 8/23/00 Yo, the lobster in Halifax where I just played in the jazz festival with Dutch Robinson of the Ohio Players, is better than Massachussetts lobster. Let's see how it compares to the best the USA has to offer... :-) Peace.

Yo Kenwood! I’ve moved!! We’re neighbors now (kinda). I’m up in Maine. I go down to Boston here and there, but now I don’t have any place to set up my drums!!! I’m in an apartment. My neighbors would kill me if I played. I’m gonna be building a house soon. When it’s done I’ll be playing again. It’d be a real kick to start taking lessons from you when I can play again. In the mean time... if you’re playing any place in the Boston area, anytime, please let me know, if you think of it. I’d love to come see you play. My email address has changed so send any responses to the new one.

we love you, we miss you, we want you, always your cynthesizer....... ps. baby won't you please come home

Whatever u face in ur life ... It's just the Journey ... But ...!!!... It's the biggest ILLUSION because it seems to last But it's still also an ILLUSION !!!... So ... Keep Goin' and DONT BELIEVE THAT S**T !!!... ( bills, broken heart, whatever !!!... ) ... Because The Universe trusts us as we do for most of us subconsciouly and few, consciously ... No matter How ... When What ... Who ... IT'S JUST THE JOURNEY !!! I JUST LIVE IT DAILY SO ... Peace, Love, Power, Soul ... e_Om ( eric )

Hey Everybody!!!! Great to be here again!! A couple of nights ago I ran into my old high school friend who went to Berklee and is a drummer in SF. I asked if he knew you, Kenwood, and he said, "Not personally, but he's a kickass drummer!" I told him about meeting you at FNCC ;-) Tara I don't know how you come up with those great words~*~ ' '

pier paolo, huh? Your own apartment? That's really sweet! Just Advance! :-)

Hey Kenwood, I'm living in my first apt.:ALL MINE!! Let's advance together!

Tara! yaay for benefits congratulations.

AJ,ERIC, ANTOINE, AND JERRY! JUST ADVANCE! YOU GUYS ROCK! checkittout. AJ I am so happy you dropped by the James Brown Ensemble at Berklee. I just finished talking to James Brown's current drummer, Mousey Thomplson. He says JB is still a strict disciplinarian on his musicians(I'm paraphrasing) wow! I don't think James Brown would have left Coletrane to take a 50 minute sax solo!!! What do you think? On the other hand if you listen to Pee Wee Ellis on the hit single "Super Bad" on the "Star Time " complilation cd by James Brown, you'll hear the single most slammin' and Coletrane esque sax playing I have heard in funk to date.-and this is way back torwards the middle of the 20th century- the 60's! :-) Antoine- yes yes yes faith is everything! my practice of Buddhist faith has shown me ever deeper levels of happiness! :-) thanks for asking! :-) before and after? Perhaps before my high energy was coupled with my beautiful theoretical philosophy .Now my high and deep energy is coupled with my concrete philosophy of action!Let's Advance with justice!:-) Jerry Troiana, my recent pick is "MICHAEL, B." DO YOU KNOW WHO THAT IS? I just recently June 12th sat in for Prince's former drummer Michael B... turns out he is humble, serious, professional, kind, and at the same time responsible for some of the most sanctimoniblasphemous scandalous pristine clean sacred funky extreme grooves prince ever wrote! or anybody else for that matter! whew! talk about groovagitilous! yeah Michael B. by the way Paisley park is way cool, and so is the Purple Wonder! cool calm and collected. Thanks, Morris, for gettin me in to the Paisley park celebration, and thanks Kirk for holding down the current fort .dude loves ya! yer bad! metarhythmicnew powergenerationmusiclovers:prince is on top o'his ship! Larry Graham! Larry GrahamLarry Graham! Larry Graham!Larry Graham! Larry Graham! Clean and mean as youwannabe! Najee! great Maceooooo! great! Doug E Fresh also rocked at the wonderful concert I saw at the Northrop Auditorium! Prince live June 13th 2000 96% FOR TECHNICAL PERFECTION....97% for extreme flair and confidence 98% for genius and ingenuity... some how james Brown still moves my heart in a different way. Or Luther Vandross, or Stevie Wonder moves me to tears! yaaay ! I love James Brown so does Prince, you dig! :-) all negativity bows...score:97% overall for genius technique flair creativity global perspective and RELENTLESS HOT HOT GROOVE Eric!!!!! you are the man!!!!!! such enthusiasm will propel you into the throes of happiness and appreciation in life. You will have no problem there! -together let's do our homework! I saw a celestial phenomenon in Florida onmay 14th in the wee hours INCREDIBLE!NO ONE ELSE SAW IT BUT ME. A BEAUTIFUL SHOOTING STAR! a profound voice from the world of realization said you see things others don't see: get over it and do your homework!" lol so Eric : you and me dude let's get over how deep stuff is just enough to do our home work!!! youo and me? friends? !!!!!! who loves ya?!!!! lol everybody peace shijokingo: you are great! you were there when I had my musical hosshakukempon! in Ft Lauderdale! :-) Tara! we are friends from the eternal past... do you remember exactly what time it was when I saw the shooting star? What time were we signing autographs after the 5-13-00 show with Wayne Shorter and Buster Williams and Nestor Torres and Shunzo ono? bye y'all hey drummers: try my online md#1 course! bye together let's ADVANCE! BYE! :-)

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I like the comments that I've read. Breath and imagination; that's cool. Isn't anima breath. . . and spirit?? Keep scorching the skins ;-) Love, Tara

Let's All B One With The One ... Because It's Exactly What It Is ... Peace e.

If u ask to Woody to teach u the REAL S**T, he gonna reply instantly : "Breath is ur most important gift on earth" ( if u dont' have it u basically die ... right ...? ) second : Imagination is the next one ... because ... all that has been hand made or created by men has been imaginated ... 1 st !!! so take a minute to think about it and just advance toward excellence in all matters!!!! Peace ... Ay Ay !!! YoooooOooooooo DiIIg !!!

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U gonna say that i'm mad about this guy ... the answer is yes ... u gonna say that i'm coocoo ... i don't care ... Woody is Just The Real S**t !!! YaaaaaaaAAA KnOOOooW ...!!! U DiiiiiIIIIIIIig !!! Ay ay Ay Ay aY ....!!!!!!! Eric Is Just There Now ... Just Wait And See ... Ah ... Ah ...!!!

The Light Ball moves, heals, spins in purple rays of blue dark crystals ... and Guess What ...? Woody The First truly knows so too ... Ask him ... Dig ...? Eric Sends His Love To Ya'll ... PEeAAaCee Ouuut !!!!!!!!

LOoooVE truly saves ... ... Like Woody truly knows so among other true masters ... : Don't concentrate on ur finger that is pointing away to The Lagoon Nebula or u'll miss the Heavenly Glory ... Love is not a Joke ... Peace E.

Kenwood, i stopped in to see your james brown and jimi hendrix ensambles and just wanted to say thanks to you and your students for putting on a good show. I was mad impressed. They were tight... Also, i was just reading today about BB King talking with Miles Davis, and Miles telling him that he wished Trane wouldn't solo so long. Ever hear anything bout that? Also, I really dig your work with Jaco. Keep it real. just advance....

<< Hi, I just saw you tonight at the Van Dyck in Schenectady, NY. Let me just say that your performance, along w/ alex, othello and the resto f the band completely made my school vacation better than ever. It was great, and then seeing you guys just made it amazing. I just picked up your solo cd from you as well, and it was superb. I was already digging your skills, due to your performances on the JAco Video and Live in NY cd's. BUt your solo's along w/ your dialogue were just over the top. It is drummers like you that make us bass players envy the talents and skills that it takes to be a drummer. My dad, who isn't into music at all, commented on how amazing you and alex were together. Thanks Alot Steve Terplak

Hey Kenwood, I'm a big fan of your PDB recordings! Your live energy is inspiring. I wonder about your Buddhist faith and how it influences your approach to drums...I wonder how your drive was before you started following Buddhist teachings and then beyond. I just recently traveled to Tibet and it changed my life...alot of positive energy at 12,000 feet. Just curious.. cheers, Antoine

Kenwood, I've got a suggestion for you. You shold have "Kenwood picks" posted here somewhere. I'd love to see your recomendations. I got one for you Kenwood. Bruce Stern, Play. It's cracking. My SECOND favorite drummer plays on it - Dennis Chambers. Do you have any picks for the month Kewood? Love to hear em my man.

Hey Kenwood, You may remember that I was out in Boston several weeks ago and brought a check for you videos to your apt. The videos are great. I really feel like I’ve learned from them. I’ve been buried here, so I haven’t had much time for drumming for at least a month. But I do have some questions. I noticed that you keep your toms pretty far apart. Does that affect your speed much? Is the kit you were playing on the video the same kit (or configuration) as the kit you used on the Pat Martino CD’s that you’re on? The kit on the CD’s sounds like it has many more pieces. The bass drum rolls that you do seem like a controlled jittering (that I haven’t been able to master). Is that a good description? - or have I missed the point somewhere? Do you use the one handed roll for loud fills? I can’t get it tight for anything above a whisper. BTW Joe Migliaccio, Kenwood actually credited that technique to one of his students.

Hi Kenwood, Would you please elaborate on the one-handed roll technique that Johnny Rabb credits you for: The Freehand Technique. I believe you call it the "6ht Gear Technique". Could you provide me/us with a brief synopsis? Thank you. Sincerely, Joe Migliaccio

Hey Kenwood, My interview with Dianne Reeves is in this month's (May) Modern Drummer! It looks great. Thanks again for your help. It was an extraordinary experience.

Hi Kenwood, it's 14.05 pm in Rome: time to eat!! Some amazing Pasta's ready for you too! Enjoy and Buon Appetito!! Ti scriverò presto in privato...Some really amazing news...Not so Amazing like the Moon and The Sun...:)

Hello Kenwood This is a great website.Just wanted to say that you are killin' drummer. I was reading an interview with Jeff Tain Watts where was referring to a technique involving making your hand into a fist and moving it back and forth between your knee and your chest.Tain said that you showed him this excersise.Could you elaborate on this excersise...... Thank you..

Hey Kenwood, I ve only heard you play on CDs and on Jacos video and I really want to hear you live. I am a bassplayer at Berklee and I am intrested in your concepts, I would like to hear more. I am from Brazil and i am half english. Next time I bump in to you I will let you know who I am... Thanx a lot Tiago P.S. I hear you play a lot with Yanick, I heard him last monday and he was smoking... Take it easy, just advance............

I've got most of those CD's already K, I am always on the lookout for you though. Hopefully I'll make it up to MA sometime soon and visit my Grandma in Waltham. I give them every opportunity to play with some type of musical instrument. I think exposing them is the key and of course seeing someone perform on it. Thanks.

Kenwood,long time no see! I have a plan to visit Boston sometime this year. Hopefully, I could stop by at Berklee to visit you! By thw way, wonderful site you have here!!

nick Brigandi: yo, at the present I have no plans, to visit Dallas, except via cd! Nothing Like the Sun (Sting) Life on Planet Groove Maceo and the Sweetest Days -Vanessa Williams and Live at Montreaux- Miles Davis are among the better distributed ones along with Pat Martino's Joyous Lake and Stone Blue...Hmm then there are a couple of albums with Stanley Jordan (mad genius guitarist) and you can get my solocd "Just Advance" upon request in this guestbook! Ciao! Oh by the way. The more important question regarding development is an interesting question.kids develop in different ways from adults as you know. They surprise us.I was fortunately looked upon as a child prodigy...my interest in drumming was really an interest in learning and an excitement about discovery in general! I was exposed to and learned a few different languages and instruments in the process. once I exhibited interest in music, the discipline of piano lessons was pushed on me. I rebelled but later in life I learned to stive for discipline. My friend Aydin Esen is a virtuoso pianist (one of my favorites in the world) He experienced the incredible discipline of a classical training from the earliest concievable age. It paid off royally ...He is sooo accomplished. We've all heard horror stories on the other hand about beauty contestants or ice skaters etc who were pushed too hard. My friend and genius musician Delmar Brown has a daughter who was singing and playing piano at 6 months...his secret? He never pushed her, he would always leave the door open when he practiced. He would leave the keyboards powered on so she could mess around on them. Jaco had twins, too, you know... Hey let's ask one of them! you Nick, do you have a question for felix Pastorius? Jaco's son? (He's my godson). Bye!

I forgot to add, will you be dropping by Dallas anytime soon? Maybe a clinic oe something?

Thanks for the reply K, I have a few questions on development dealing with children. I have twin boys that are 19 months. I have them listening to Classical right now to develop them. I can tell they both have "it". One see's me bangin on things and he picked it up pretty well. I'll play a chop and he'll try to bang it back. The other I think will play some other instrument. He doesn't seem too interested in drums but pull out the keyboard or xylophone, something he can hear a tone with and he goes nuts. What suggestions would you have to nurture this? I played by ear really young and took music lessons on piano but I was more interested in watching them and then playing it back like that. Those lessons didn't work out for me, I couldn't play like that. They have the ear I just need to teach them how to "get it out" correctly. Thanks for any suggestions you have.

Nick, if you like those songs, check out the Pat Martino Stone Blue CD. It'll blow your mind!! There is some of the most tasty drumming I have ever heard on that CD (everybody’s great on it). Check out the bass drum, snare stuff going on on the song Stone Blue. It’s subtle and very sweet. I was kinda half into Jazz till I heard that song. Then I went in head first.

Kenwood, Thanks for the inspiration. You play your instrument the way you live. I’ll be seeing you Sunday! Hey, if you’re playing in NYC, Boston, or southern Maine while I’m out there, I love to come watch. Let me know if you have any gigs b/t the 18th and, say, the 23rd.

Jerry Troiana and Nick! How are you guys! Yo Nick When we recorded that album Joyous Lake we saw what looked like a UFO! We took it as a good omen that "perseverance perseveres!" perseverance perseveres is the traslation of the I Ching which is written on the cover of the album Joyous Lake.Thank you for your kind words: Pat Martino is living proof that "Perseverance perseveres! Jerry Troiana, thanks for your support, and I'll be seeing you soon! Bye Peeple. :-) Just advance!....See that is the point of this section of my website: Just phrases have the power to open hearts and minds while unjust phrases are WEAK! Let's learn and grow and inspire one another to do out best to understand one another! Just phrases! Phrases of justice and consideration. That's what I always endeavour to play on my drumset! Just phrases! So I offer a phrase of praise for your consideration passionate excited attitude Nick, and your harmonious initiative Jerry! :-) On our musical instruments let's ALL be Kings and queens of humanity Let's ADVANCE! together in true synergy!-gotta go! I'm catching a flight to NYC. I AM PLAYING WITH LARRY CORYELL IN Long Island today at a venue called IMAC! PEACE!

Kenwood, I’m gonna be in Boston from the 12th to the 17th. I’d like to buy your video while I’m out there. Can I get it at 1140 Boylston street room "G" ? If so, do I have to go on any particular day?

I want to thank Kenwood for expanding my mind musically. I think if there are any two songs in the whole world that have enlightened me more than anything it's "Pyramidal Vision" & "Joyous Lake". Thanks again Kenwood, Keep amazing me!!!!

Yo, Vasco Neil Miller and Jerry! I sincerely appreciate your positive comments. I will be posting material from my recent India trip, soon! It was unbelievable. It's a whole 'nother thang over there. They have develpoed more or lessindendantly from the rest of the world for over 6000 years. They are highly advanced in many many many many ways! :-) Jerry, I teach provately every sunday from 9:00 AM 'til 6PM come to 1140 Boylston street room "G" let's all Advance in this world together ok? Yooooooooooo Diiiiiig! :-)

Kenwood, I just picked up your solo album, “Just Advance.” Damn!!! I’m sweating just from listening to it!! Those are some sweet, sweet sounds Kenwood. “Just Duo” blows me away. “Just Drums/ Just Get Started/ Justice” is incredible. They’re all incredible. I’m gonna be relocating from southern California to southern Maine within the next year or so (after I overcome the weather shock. It’s 75 here. You all are buried in snow). It would be a kick to take lessons from you when I get there. I hope you’re still in the area by the time I get out there. (THis is my second post of this message. I think the first one got lost)

Kenwood, I just picked up your solo album, “Just Advance.” Damn!!! I’m sweating just from listening to it!! Those are some sweet, sweet sounds Kenwood. “Just Duo” blows me away. “Just Drums/ Just Get Started/ Justice” is incredible. They’re all incredible. I’m gonna be relocating from southern California to southern Maine within the next year or so (after I overcome the weather shock. It’s 75 here. You all are buried in snow). It would be a kick to take lessons from you when I get there. I hope you’re still in the area by the time I get out there.

Kenwood, Thanks for the explanation of harmonious initiative. Neil

Hey there kenwood, Great web site! Great vibes! "Just Advance!" cool! Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Capt. V.

Eric Wechter, yes I grip the stick usually between the index finger and the thumb. I have used the middle finger for a fulcrum and I have even held the stick on rare occasions between the middle finger and the index finger when I have gotten tired of using the thumb and index finger grip. Louder strokes demand I grip the stick harder between the thumb and the proximal interphalangeal joint.(the joint closer to the knuckle) gentler passages get played with a grip between the thumb and the distal interphalangeal joint. I have found the widest range of dynamics and speed using the thumb and index finger as my home base. Have you tried the middle finger thang? How is it working for ya? I like your questions. You sound like a professional writer! You're GOOD! peace! SECURITY! A HAPPY LIFE! TRUE PROSPERITY! WHEN'S YOUR ARTICLE COMING OUT IN MODERN DRUMMER? :-)

Hi Quentin! u de man!

Neil, Harmonius Initiative is what you exhibit when you take the initiative in your drumming life, but you determine to harmonize with your musical environment! You are exhibiting harmonius initiative by NOT saying : "Hey Kenwood what should I do next"? You are absolutely correct in making an educated guess and asking me a more educated question. Yes you can do EACH rudiment 100 times in a row , when you practice. Please keep a record of your tempos and go ahead and keep advancing the tempo over the months...If we have harmonius initiative, we have synergy with each other and we maximize each others musical power. MUSIC IS A NON-VIOLENT FIST WHICH CAN HELP CHANGE THE WORLD! Don't you think? :-)

Andrew Jones, I am back in action. I am generally willing to teach privately on any Sunday 'cept I am gonna be in India from the 20th to the 27th of January... you diiig! :-)

Andrew, "Got ta getcha" first then "Shake everythang you got" :-) but Maceo said to me: "If anything....let the BAND rush.....(think about that...I been thinkin about it and tryin it out fo 9 years!!!!! lol!!!!!! :-) go for it Andrew!

Michele and Anoushka!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!! I will never forget those days either, and I never ever will forget my dear former roomate Patrick! I live in Boston , noe, but I still hold dear the heated and creative and fair-minded dialogues Patrick and I used to have about the world.Patrick was a fierce crusader for education. Michele, my soul needed to hear from you ! Thank you so much for putting such a good vibe on my website...I am proud of it! Together, Let's Advance!

Pedro Ito! I believe in you! Your success on the gig has moved my heart! Wow!You have made me so happy I moved to Boston to lend my teaching activities to Berklee College of music. I am endeavouring to give you some of the inspiration given to me by my drumming mentor, Alan Dawson! :*-) your story wets my eyes. Now Let's Advance! :-)

Hi Kenwood, I want to let you know that you've been helping me a lot, not only in my music but in my life experience as well. You made me go back to the very begining and it was really important to me. When you showed me how you practice the single stroke I said to me:"This guy is really serious!" I've never spent so much concentration to practice a regular single stroke...! In our first private lesson, you really shaked me. I felt like you were looking at me with a kind of X-Ray.And you told me some things so deep which made me think a lot and realize that I should ask me many questions before ask you. It scared me because I could find many answers by my self. Some time after that, I had a flamenco gig at Ryles. That day was magic! The band was really grooving! For the first time I felt that I held the bird in my hands for the whole night and it didn't go away.The smal mistakes didn't hurt me as usual, because the Gipsy energy and the groove were so strong! And do you know what I was playing? Just single strokes! I was playing like a child! After that, somethings started to change inside me and some of my questions about feeling, concentration and confidence started to be answered. Man, music is so fun... and it doesn't have to be complicated... Thank you, my friend, for every thing... I'll see you in the Spring...

Hi Kenwood, I want to let you know that you've been helping me a lot, not only in my music but in my life experience as well. You made me go back to the very begining and it was really important to me. When you showed me how you practice the single stroke I said to me:"This guy is really serious!" I've never spent so much concentration to practice a regular single stroke...! In our first private lesson, you really shaked me. I felt like you were looking at me with a kind of X-Ray.And you told me some things so deep which made me think a lot and realize that I should ask me many questions before ask you. It scared me because I could find many answers by my self. Some time after that, I had a flamenco gig at Ryles. That day was magic! The band was really grooving! For the first time I felt that I held the bird in my hands for the whole night and it didn't go away.The smal mistakes didn't hurt me as usual, because the Gipsy energy and the groove were so strong! And do you know what I was playing? Just single strokes! I was playing like a child! After that, somethings started to change inside me and some of my questions about feeling, concentration and confidence started to be answered. Man, music is so fun... and it doesn't have to be complicated... Thank you, my friend, for every thing... I'll see you in the Spring...