Stick Control is one of the most recommended drum books of all time. But most drummers don’t use it properly. It takes discipline, focus, and even grit to finish a page without messing up or losing count. But it works! Today, Heather Thomas will guide you through the FIRST page and show you a challenge that will sharpen your focus and your hands (especially your weak hand). - And THIS is the week: The Drumeo Festival is this Friday & Saturday and we have drummers flying in from 13 different countries to attend, what I hope is going to be, the best drum festival ever. And it REALLY is your last chance to grab a ticket: > www.Drumeo.com/festival/ Do something unforgettable this weekend -- come see 10 of the world’s greatest living drummers, all in one incredible sounding venue, with your full Drumeo team & community. We’re down to about 40 tickets, so you have to hurry. To Your Drumming Success, - Jared Falk
Today's big story British couple 'diagnosed with coronavirus on cruise ship' What happened? A British couple stuck on a quarantined cruise ship are believed to have tested positive for coronavirus. David and Sally Abel are passengers on the Diamond Princess, the vessel stuck off the coast of Japan with 542 cases of the illness on board. Mr Abel posted on Facebook: “We have been proved positive and leaving for hospital soon. Blessings all xxx.” 'Smelling a rat' Mr Abel later cast doubt on his diagnosis, saying: “Frankly, I think this is a setup! We are NOT being taken to a hospital but a hostel. That’s where partners are sent waiting out there (sic) quarantine. No phone, no wi-fi and no medical facilities. I really am smelling a very big rat here! Waiting for the transfer now.” A confirmed diagnosis for Mr and Mrs Abel would put the total number of Britons diagnosed from the ship at six. Reports from Japan said there are 88 more cases on board t