Magesh Magesh

Contributing Author

Magesh is a musician and producer who has worked with Rihanna, Lionel Richie, Ricky Martin, Chris Brown, The Pussy Cat Dolls, Nelly Furtado, and Vernon Reid of Living Colour. He released an instructional drumming DVD called "Unique Beats" where he mixed the drum kit with electronics and Indian hand percussion. He recently moved from Australia to the UK to explore new musical opportunities.
Website: mageshdrumteacher.co.uk

Contact Magesh Magesh at magesh.magesh7@gmail.com

Articles by Magesh Magesh

  • Article photo - 8 Rock Songs With Exceptional Double Bass Drum Patterns - with Music Transcriptions!

    8 Rock Songs With Exceptional Double Bass Drum Patterns - with Music Transcriptions!

    I wanted to write this article to show people what makes a cool drumbeat. Double Bass drumming became popular in the 1970s in heavy metal music. Although, it has now become popular in other styles of music. It requires the drummer to be in great physical condition as it...
  • Article photo - Interview With Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer Marcel Yammouni

    Interview With Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer Marcel Yammouni

    Magesh, Musicngear: You recorded and toured with Australia's number 1 artist Vanessa Amorosi for years, can you talk about this experience?I had some of the best times of my life touring with VA and band. We were a bunch of kids experiencing...
  • Article photo - Gear Review: Roland VAD507 V-Drums Acoustic Design

    Gear Review: Roland VAD507 V-Drums Acoustic Design

    Photo source: Roland The Roland VAD507 is the Rolls Royce of electric drum kits! Its playability and authentic feel make it well worth the price tag. A 20-inch bass drum makes it feel just like an acoustic kit.The different sizes of mesh pads...
  • Article photo - Interview With Legendary Session Musician Mark Amato

    Interview With Legendary Session Musician Mark Amato

    Magesh, Musicngear: You were the musical director for The Voice Kids and Good Morning Australia. Can you talk about the responsibilities of a musical director on a tv show?Being a musical director on TV shows like The Voice Kids and Good Morning...
  • Article photo - Interview with Percussionist Marcie Chapa

    Interview with Percussionist Marcie Chapa

    Magesh, Musicngear: You played with pop superstar Beyonce, can you talk about this experience?Yes, I had the chance of working for Beyonce for 5 years. I was a part of her All Female Band called the Suga Mommas. The experience taught me...
  • Article photo - Gear Review: Roland VAD307 V-Drums Acoustic Design

    Gear Review: Roland VAD307 V-Drums Acoustic Design

    Photo Source: Roland The Roland VAD307 is a professional electric drum kit perfect for gigs, the studio, and home practice. It allows you to use your own sounds so you won't need to upgrade if you purchase this kit. The shells on the toms and the...
  • Article photo - Gear Review: Roland TD-17KVX2 E-Drum Set

    Gear Review: Roland TD-17KVX2 E-Drum Set

    Photo Source: Roland The Roland TD-17KVX2 is a versatile mid-level kit. It is impressive because it has advanced features for a drumset in this price range. Different-sized pads for the snare and toms help it feel like an acoustic kit. Not only does it...
  • Article photo - Interview With Session Drummer Ben Satterlee

    Interview With Session Drummer Ben Satterlee

    Ben Satterlee is one of the top touring/session drummers in Nashville Tennessee. He is known as the Nashville drum coach and teaches students online from his professional studio. Ben's studio setup lets him record with artists all over the world.  His...
  • Article photo - An Interview With Anthony Schmidt, Gen2's Vocalist & Lead Guitarist

    An Interview With Anthony Schmidt, Gen2's Vocalist & Lead Guitarist

    Magesh, Musicngear: Gen2's current single Royals just passed 210,000 views on YouTube, and your first single Fire of Love is rapidly approaching 500,000 views! Your guitar sound is bone-crunching on these tracks. Could you let me...
  • Article photo - Gear Review: Roland TD-07KV V-Drum Set

    Gear Review: Roland TD-07KV V-Drum Set

    Photo Credit: Roland The Roland TD-07KV is a versatile electric kit for amateur and professional drummers. It has features that are great for practicing and in the studio. A real bass drum pedal and pad, with mesh head pads, make it feel very similar...