tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post5904496991719906876..comments2024-03-17T13:38:35.114-07:00Comments on Cruise Ship Drummer!: Interview: drum author Joel RothmanTodd Bishophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06814005635510193577noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-6605967045948489652023-11-29T17:47:47.210-08:002023-11-29T17:47:47.210-08:00There are contexts where teachers may defensibly s...There are contexts where teachers may defensibly say something like that-- like to correct what they see as a attitude problem, or to provoke someone to be more serious about their studies than they're being. <br /><br />Obviously they shouldn't say it to somebody just because they think they're really good judges of talent and think they can predict what someone can do... because they can't. <br /><br />But I don't know either party here personally, so I have no idea about this situation. Glad the commenter went on to have a career, that's great. Todd Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481104613152814648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-76358703831733979672023-11-29T12:53:34.307-08:002023-11-29T12:53:34.307-08:00Damn! I don’t care how many books you sell. If you...Damn! I don’t care how many books you sell. If you say things like that to students, you’re a horrible teacher Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-58265357646962581392022-08-30T11:20:49.198-07:002022-08-30T11:20:49.198-07:00I took drum lessons from Joel in Hampsted London h...I took drum lessons from Joel in Hampsted London he tore me apart saying I would never make it as a drummer I soon became Tina Turners drummer and a Hollywood Composer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-72553502945045898022020-09-17T12:07:51.655-07:002020-09-17T12:07:51.655-07:00I've been dipping in and out of "The Comp...I've been dipping in and out of "The Compleat Rock Drummer" for more than 50 years. The print has worn off the outer cover long ago. What an inspiring and very hefty tome! (536 pages of goodies). I love this book. Such a great "go too" source.<br />Bless you Joel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280359997493211343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-42748060303715716922016-12-29T04:32:05.216-08:002016-12-29T04:32:05.216-08:00I like the rock and roll bible , it's the one...I like the rock and roll bible , it's the one that got me startedGarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-52588275633636749282014-05-17T15:35:06.938-07:002014-05-17T15:35:06.938-07:00I would like to thank Joel for his tremendous work...I would like to thank Joel for his tremendous work and for providing us drummers who are dedicated to teaching about essential, flexible and practical books to share with our students and enjoy playing drums.Francesc Voltànoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-1923818321729655482012-07-10T01:02:33.818-07:002012-07-10T01:02:33.818-07:00I use a number of Joel Rothman's books with my...I use a number of Joel Rothman's books with my private students. The jazz books are particularly useful. They're beautifully organized for all skill levels and the font is clear and easy to read. As popular and well-known as his books are, I still think he's highly underrated. Thanks, Joel!<br /><br />David Hocker<br />www.outofhockdrumstudio.comDavid Hockerhttp://www.outofhockdrumstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-2413745715715642132012-06-21T16:44:18.570-07:002012-06-21T16:44:18.570-07:00I have several of books of joel rothman. Rudiments...I have several of books of joel rothman. Rudiments around the drums and the book series on triplets.and several other books. just want to say thankyou, your books are so easy to understand. RodRodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-38262617791835596712011-12-20T15:07:40.367-08:002011-12-20T15:07:40.367-08:00Joel is Awesome, I used to help him sell the Art D...Joel is Awesome, I used to help him sell the Art Deco jewellery in return for lessons back in the 1980's. We used to head out to a bar in Covent Garden in those days on a Saturday morning, I would give out leaflets all down the Strand and surrounding areas......fun memories of sitting in the hallway on those practice pads....Stevehttp://www.badmannersontour.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587725.post-8923665973058616092011-05-16T12:14:32.478-07:002011-05-16T12:14:32.478-07:00I LOVE Rothman's "Rolls, Rolls, Rolls.&qu...I LOVE Rothman's "Rolls, Rolls, Rolls." A great but very unknown drum book. When I was a little guy, it really helped me get my rolls together. Thanks for letting folks know about it.<br />--Mark Feldman<br /><a href="http://www.bangthedrumschool.com" rel="nofollow">www.bangthedrumschool.com</a>Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08814310943391742709noreply@blogger.com