Important Links
Aquarian
During the design and development of
RamPad we met with the major manufacturers of drum heads and viciously
experimented with them all. We were so impressed with the workmanship and
quality of the materials used by Aquarian we immediately knew we had to
standardize on their products.
If you are looking for the finest
drum heads on the market you've got to check out what Ron Marquez and the great
Jazz drummer,
Roy Burns, have created:
top of the line Mylar drum heads that are simply unsurpassed.
Michael
Leasure
We are pleased to add Michael to our RamPad family!
Hailing from Los Angeles, Michael is one of the tastiest drum set
artists on the scene. Known for his zaniness and love of life, Michael is
a special person and musician people want to hang with. Michael
performed in high school band and later became the drum set soloist for the
Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps in 1987 and the South Coast Percussion
Ensemble in 1995 and 1996.
Michael is currently touring with Walter Trout throughout the
US and Europe. Michael Leasure is nothing short of an amazing talent
and if he's playing near you be sure to see him!
Ed Barguiarena
Ed is a working composer and arranger based out of Los
Angeles who teaches a
Snare Drum Choir for those who
would like to play in an ensemble and improve their abilities. Ed is the
consummate professional: along with four years of
playing in the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps he has given music
clinics world-wide displaying his percussion and keyboard chops.
Pete Sapadin
Pete Sapadin is an incredibly talented marching percussion
specialist based in Southern California who helps students gain the skills
necessary to perform at the highest levels in the activity. Pete started
his marching percussion career as a member of the Anaheim Velvet Knights in 1987
& 1988 and went on to perform with both the Concord Blue Devils in 1989 & 1990,
and the Cadets of Bergen County in 1991.
Pete has a unique ability to communicate some of the most
complex drumming concepts across to his students with ease and is always
equipped with his terrific humor. Few instructors have reached a level of
cleanliness with their ensembles and Pete is certainly at the top in our book.
Pete teaches the Riverside Community College drum line who put on a fantastic
performance most recently at WGI.
SnareScience.com
Ryan Wold has outdone himself offering free snare drumming
music and technical advice. This is a highly concise website and a
must for anyone serious about their drumming.
Authorized Retail/Distributors
Lonestar
Percussion
If you need gear these are your go-to-guys! Jeff,
Scott, and
their team will get you hooked up with whatever you're jonzing for. Great
deals and even better customer service.
EVO Percussion
This Indiana-based company services the Mid-West and offers percussion
instruction and arrangements for individuals, marching bands, and WGI ensembles.
My Band Staff
Located in Southern California this company offers products
and services critical to a successful band program.