Bret_Salyer's Drummer Profile

Bret Salyer

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From: Broken Arrow, OK, USA

Male

Level: Intermediate

In my CD player...Mad Season and Temple of the Dog

Drumming Experience I learned a couple songs on the recorder in elementary school and a few songs on the bass guitar in high school. Started playing drums in 2009 just for fun.
Favorite Drummers Right now ...Barrett Martin, Matt Cameron,...
Bret Salyer's Drums

Type

acoustic

Manufacturer / Model

Tama Starclassic B/B

Photo of My Drums

Picture of my Tama Starclassic B/B drum set

Comments (19)

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Pavel

Sochi,
Russia

Two tooms!WOW!

Jan 19, 2010 - 03:42 AM
Hi Bret! I loose your comments too and comments of all our members of the site too!Thanks for stopping on profile! Fnd by the way 2 toms looks awesome!I want to listen your kit!
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Johnny Rabb

Chicago, IL
USA

Hi from Johnny!

Dec 06, 2009 - 09:06 AM
Hey Bret, Thanks for the comment. I am very happy to be involved with Mike and you all on the site. Steve is a great person and amazing drummer. He is always improving his skill on a daily basis. Happy holidays!
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Steven

Colorado Springs, CO
US

Re: Jazz

Oct 04, 2009 - 04:46 PM
Thanks for the kind words on my video. I definitely have been practicing a ton and listening to great drummers. Check out anything Louie Armstrong, if you have netflix grab the Steve Smith jazz dvds (Standing on the shoulders of Giants). Just listen to all the old greats, louie bellson, elvin jones, art blakey, (any coltrane or chick corea album), Krupa, Buddy Rick. The key is to not just listen while doing something else if you seriously want to mimic these guys. You must really focus and devote time to listen (With greb as one of your fav drummers, you know he's said that time and again!) Thanks again for the kind words. -Steve
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Steve Boze (Breathingrhythm)

Norman, OK
United States

thanks bret!

Sep 24, 2009 - 01:50 AM
thanks for the kind words man, it means a lot really. You're more than welcome to come jam with me if ever you're around the 405 area. Cheers!
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Joe Tasse (Browndog)

Sterling Heights, Michigan
USA

yup

Sep 22, 2009 - 11:01 AM
I record then sync afterwords. However, you can go right to the video camera from the presonus firestudio. Your choice. I like to do it afterwards cause I can edit each trac (mic) and adjust each drum separately. Loads of fun
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Joe Tasse (Browndog)

Sterling Heights, Michigan
USA

Mics

Sep 21, 2009 - 04:46 AM
Hey Bret I use Audix D series mics and a presonus firestudio project to get it all in my mac. Then mix with Apples Logic Express 8 Or garage band. Works awesome. Yes, I need to post another soon
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Tim Maguire

Piscataway, NJ
USA

World beats

Sep 15, 2009 - 07:00 PM
Nice job on the world beats video. I watched it four times. Can you make one where you teach me the french grip technique on the ride?
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Mike "White Lightning" Johnston

Sacramento, Ca
USA

New Video

Sep 13, 2009 - 08:49 AM
HOLY CRAP BRET! That was flawless playing in your new Latin video bro. I was actually saying to Amber when we were watching the Mambo part "It's really good but it needs to be a bit faster" and then boom! Ya kicked it up to a perfect tempo. Great Job Bret!
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Steve Boze (Breathingrhythm)

Norman, OK
United States

mmmm....

Aug 04, 2009 - 11:33 PM
cast hoops... yummy.... that kit is freakin awesome...
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Audree Dillard

Fort Collins, Colorado
USA

Jul 19, 2009 - 07:49 AM
Hey, thanks Bret !!! I kept making adjustments on my kit until I felt comfortable. The biggest thing was my hi hat was always too high and my arm was up in the air. I never noticed until I started making videos of myself and then it was easy to fix. Anyway, the other 2 ladies will appreciate the comments on our video. How long have you been playing? You will be advanced before you know it at the rate you are going. Your kit is awesome too.
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Ryan Rose

Miami, Florida
USA

Jul 18, 2009 - 12:38 PM
Yo Bret!! Nice job on the Video!! Its pretty awesome for a beginner! And I love that color on your kit!!
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Amber "Chat Screener"

Sacramento, CA
US

Awesome

Jun 24, 2009 - 05:17 PM
Hey Bret, So happy to hear how you are enjoying the lessons! Love the black to gold sparkle kit!!
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Jake Naugle

Pleasant Grove, Utah
United States

hey man

Jun 13, 2009 - 12:00 PM
bro thanks for the comment. Im actually tryin to get my eq sounding better. The toms still sound like garbage for some reason. Next time i post a vid. It ill sound better, i swear. Take it easy Jake Naugle
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Joe Tasse (Browndog)

Sterling Heights, Michigan
USA

Jun 10, 2009 - 02:35 PM
Bro, I want that Kit. I love it 5 months...Wooohooo join the club my brutha. Us old guys get wierd about starting stuff like this at our age :) Joe Tasse AKA Browndog
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ian "grease lightning" walling

austin, tx
usa

WoW!

Jun 05, 2009 - 09:36 AM
great kit man, i was just admiring one of those at a local store the other day, love it!
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Mike "White Lightning" Johnston

Sacramento, Ca
USA

She's Beautiful

Jun 04, 2009 - 08:59 AM
Damn bro, you went all out. That thing is Gorgeous! Congrats man, such an amazing day when a drummer gets his or her first Pro Level kit. Die Cast hoops too! How are ya liking the Paiste 20's?
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Jonathon Wilson

Canton, Texas

Sup man

Jun 01, 2009 - 07:11 PM
Hey dude, we are trying to get Mike's students to email modern drummer to do an article about this website. please go to http://www.moderndrummer.com/contactform.php?si=20&staffname=Adam%20Budofsky,%20Editorial%20Director and write an email to Adam Budofsky about mikeslessons.com say whatever comes to your heart and mind. Mike deserves this. Thanks man.
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Jonathon Wilson

Canton, Texas

Sup man

Jun 01, 2009 - 06:31 PM
Hey dude, we are trying to get Mike's students to email modern drummer to do an article about this website. please go to http://www.moderndrummer.com/contactform.php?si=20&staffname=Adam%20Budofsky,%20Editorial%20Director and write an email to Adam Budofsky about mikeslessons.com say whatever comes to your heart and mind. Mike deserves this. Thanks man.
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Mike "White Lightning" Johnston

Sacramento, Ca
USA

May 31, 2009 - 03:15 PM
80, that's great bro. I promise that you will be up to 180 in no time my friend. What kind of set did you order?