February 2009
Important site news - watch this space!Hi everyone
Apologies for not having an article this month.
I have some important news coming regarding the site. So do keep watching this space! Things are changing… (oh, and it’s all good!)
Matt
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About this site
Matt has drummed for many years in the context of church worship and started this site in 2006 with the purpose of establishing a resource site for Christian drummers in and out of church settings.
He is involved with Psalm Drummers in the UK and teaches West African Drumming in schools in and around London with Inspire Works. Matt also teaches kit/contemporary percussion privately. He is married to Anita and they have two children.
The Christian Drummer site features articles every month, interviews with Christian drummers, posts from other Christian drummers, a forum, T-Shirts, Video clips and other resources to encourage Christian drummers worldwide.
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May the rhythm of the King of king's beat in your heart for 2009! Happy new year - From Matt Listen to the actual recording : [audio:MyKing.mp3] My King, I wonder do you know Him? My King was born King. The Bible says He’s a Seven Way King. He’s the King of the Jews ...
Capturing the Heartbeat and Rhythms of God
A few years ago I went through a challenging time spiritually. I heard people talking as if they knew God so well that they had Him all figured out. It was as if they could read his mind and know what He would say for any situation. They had, effectively ...
Simply Cymbals - using cymbals in church worship
The cymbal. Something I never gave much thought till I had to decide on which one to buy! I suddenly realised that intricate complexities, the subtle nuances and incredible soundscapes that these bronzed alloy compositions held within themselves. This disc-like object shimmered to life at the hint of a touch ...
Drumming with Sensitivity
Being in worship team is more than just keeping the beat. In fact, I started this web site because that was my conviction : there is more to being a drummer in a worship team than just keeping the beat! A proficient worship leader would expect those basic qualities in ...
Drum Videos
Assaf - creative drummer & percussionistA remarkable percussionist and drummer, this young man captured my attention a few years ago. I would love to see him live one day. I do not know if he is a Christian or not but I can see that God has blessed him with a wonderful gift of rhythm. Enjoy the creativity of Assaf.
Interviews
Interview with Todd Reid Todd Reid began his musical journey on 3 coffee cans with ballpoint pens as sticks at the age of 8. His father, also a musician, found him one day in the living room banging away at his “drums”…ink was everywhere! His father quickly figured that Todd would soon ruin the house if a set of [...]
Matt's Blog
Summer updatesHey everyone, thanks so much for your patience! Updates and site merging with Psalm Drummers will take place this Summer! I am still alive and ready to get drumming articles out again!
Psalm Drummers
Psalm Drummer Summer School 2008 Hey guys,
I was privileged enough to be at the Psalm Drummer Summer school of 2008 in the capacity of Event Manager and what a great time we had! Wow! 25 drum kits in one room make a very very loud noise! Anyway, go check out the Psalm Drummer web site for info on that. There [...]