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Matt Adrianson



About the Artist

Matt Adrianson studied percussion and graduated with a bachelors degree in Music, percussion performance, from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI in 1992. Matt is the Author of "The Visual Drumset Method" published by Hal Leonard in September, 2010. He played for recording Artists Curt Coffield, Michael Gungor, and Ken Reynolds at his 12 year stay at Resurrection Life Church in Grandville, MI. He studied with David Hall, a world class Marimbist/Percussionist, while at Grand Valley State University. Matt also studied with Rupert Kettle after graduating from Grand Valley - Rupert taught percussion privately in New York from 1965-68 and has taught percussion privately in Grand Rapids since 1968. Rupert studied drum kit and Latin percussion privately with Henry Adler.

50 Ways to play the same beat - Drum Lesson 2 of 5 Matt Adrianson "The Visual Drumset Method"
http://youtu.be/g2yPRfxn8LU?hd=1

We asked... Why Gretsch?

Gretsch drums quality is second to none and they sound amazing!

Influences

Rod Morgenstein, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, and Buddy Rich.

Advice

Learn how to read music and be able to chart out songs. Serve the music not yourself.

Gretsch USA Custom

Hand-crafted every step of the way

The epitome and legend of "That Great Gretsch Sound." The USA Custom series is hand-crafted every step of the way in our Ridgeland, SC factory by highly experienced and skilled drumsmiths. Our legendary Gretsch formula 6-ply shell is the cornerstone of our legendary sound. Shells are completed with 30-degree bearing edges, Silver Sealer, die-cast hoops and custom finishes - ingredients all combined to make a sound long recognized for its classic clear timbre, balanced tone and explosive projection. Custom design your Gretsch dream kit "a la cart" by choosing your desired drum sizes, colors and hardware options. The Gretsch legend continues.

The NEW Gretsch USA Custom Order Guide will explain the many options that are available to help you design a drum set that matches your individual voice as a drummer.

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Catalina Maple

Carefully developed to produce tones that explode a balanced amount of warm low end frequencies

The Catalina Maple series starts with the Gretsch maple formula shell. We carefully developed the maple shell specification to produce tones that explode with attack and volume and project a balanced amount of warm, low-end frequencies. All Catalina Maple shells are 7-ply, 7.2mm.

The Catalina Maples are available in two configurations - a 6-piece shell pack set and a 5-piece shell pack set. Add-on drums are also available to allow for further drum set expansion.

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