Happy 2nd Birthday OnlineDrumLessons.com!

It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since the official launch of OnlineDrumLessons.com, but it's true. Time certainly flies. Speaking of time flying, Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, the weather is really heating up, and summer is just around the corner!

Summer Plans
Many of you have asked me whether I'll be teaching through the summer this year. The answer is "yes", I will be teaching a full schedule this summer. Please let me know of your scheduling preferences as soon as possible.

Band Workshop

Registration for the Summer Band Workshop at Let's Jam is open right now. Workshops are open to kids (9-17) and adults. Classes will begin right after the 4th of July holiday. For more information, please call me (845.279.3279) or email.


Have a safe and fun Memorial Day Weekend!

Tons of News and Updates!

The Phantom Blogger Returns!
Well, I've finally returned after a long absence from posting. As many of you know, I spent part of 2006 living in Europe. Despite the best of intentions, website maintenance and development weren't in the cards for me during my extended European sabbatical. I figured I'd never look back at my time living overseas and say, "Man, I just wish I would have spent more time working on the computer..." Safe bet, wouldn't you say?

I'm Proud to Announce...
...the official release of my first instructional book, entitled "Foundations in Rhythm - Book 1". It's a rhythm study book aimed at beginners of any instrument. I originally intended it to be for drummers only, but as I've been teaching "Rhythm Studies for Non-Drummers", the book has proven to be equally beneficial to musicians who sing or play any instrument. Foundations in Rhythm - Book 1 is now available for sale in the
Online Store! Please buy copies for yourself, everyone you know, and for at least 10 complete strangers.

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking!
The Chris Milillo Drum Studio can now be seen in the Yorktown, Katonah, and Putnam editions of YELLOW BOOK. (The small local issues, not the huge Westchester/Putnam book). Check out my display ads under "Music Instruction - Instrumental" and money saving coupons in the back. Then get in touch and sign up for some lessons!

Band Workshops
This summer, I will be conducting the "School of Rock" band workshop programs at the School of Music @ Let's Jam, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Kids (9-17) and adults are welcome to join. There's no better way to get your "feet wet" in a band situation. Band workshop students will have an opportunity to perform a live gig at the conclusion of the class


Domain Madness:
I believe I've previously expressed my odd obsession with acquiring relevant domain names to point at this site. The following URLs will get you to this site:

www.onlinedrumlessons.com
www.onlinedrumlessons.net
www.chrismdrumstudio.com
www.mahopacdrumlessons.com
www.westchesterdrumlessons.com
www.putnamdrumlessons.com

Shout Out to an Anonymous Drummer and Stumbleupon.com!
I'd like to thank the web surfing drummer who submitted onlinedrumlessons.com to www.stumbleupon.com. Apparently, stumbleupon.com has increased my hits by 8 times the normal weekly amount. I haven't had a chance to really check out stumbleupon.com, but I hear it's one of the fastest growing sites on the net. It can't hurt to have them pulling for me!

Coming Soon!
In the immediate future, I will be redesigning and rearranging some of this site. I'll be adding new FREE lessons and articles, and there's even been talk about adding video drum lessons. Honestly, I've really only been talking to myself about it, but that's a whole other issue! If you have any topics you'd like me to cover in video lessons, please email me and let me know and I'll do my best!

Stay Tuned