THE LATEST & UPCOMING     

-Welcome to my official site, for all things <Traveling> Drum School & Freelance Drumming. Please check out these pages --------------->

for more info on what I've done & can do for you.

 

*Mobile version of this site: Please also check out the newly revised version for on-the-go info & updates. 

 

*JG Boccella: New single "Unstoppable" just released! I'm handling drum set duties on this track. Check it out @ JGBoccella.com

*Summer-Winter: Latest album "Heart of a Starling" just released! I'm drumming on the album's title track, "Borrowed Time" & "Quiet Worlds".

*Instructional drum book: 

Currently finishing revisions, will be announcing release date. Seminars & clinics to follow. Details coming soon!

  

   I was very excited to get the message from the Thumbtack.com staff that I was voted #1 among the top drum lessons in Pittsburgh, PA! Since I signed up in 2011 I received this notice on 5 different occasions holding the top spot in the "top rated", "most reviewed", & "most vetted" categories. As of September 2012, I am still holding this spot!! Many thanks for the great feedback & to all those who have voted! I'll continue to give 110% in all I do.

     Thumbtack.com is a great search engine to seek out local services in your area. Please click on the link located in the "contact & social site links" page. 

 Photos by I4Eye Media          

   The debut album from The Satin Hearts, "Living on Overdrive" is receiving rave reviews! Referred to as "Insanely thrilling and totally 21st Century" by Dewey Gurall of The Scene, the album features tracks "Wild Child", "Sucker For Your Love", and "Cyber Stalking Girl", among others that cover a wide range of genres & topics. 

 

   We signed on with Powderfinger Promotions (who have worked with diverse artists such as Steve Winwood & 311) and Bryan Farrish for solid radio campaigns. We are currently being played on 72 radio stations in 28 states, 3 Canadian Provinces, & Washington DC (detailed list on The Satin Hearts official site). In May 2012, we made the FMQB top 50 most added nationally to commercial radio! Multiple stations have increased our spins and put us in heavy rotation, mostly playing "Wild Child". Another track from the album, "Zombies", has been recently used for zombie walks on the west coast. The full album and individual tracks are available for purchase all over the web including iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify, Rhapsody, & Amazon as well as at all upcoming shows.

    The band recently released a digital only single "Show Me to the Bar" from a recent session at Broadcast Lane Studios. For more info on the band, please visit www.TheSatinHearts.com. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, & Reverb Nation.

 

Recently finished recording a live performance and interview footage for a new music based television show "The Beat". The show will air this Spring on Armstrong County cable channel 10, then be on demand in 5 states; Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. Select clips from the 30 minute show will also be posted online. More details coming soon...

   My blog has been going strong with more & more readers each week. The subject matter continues to evolve but the continued emphasis is all things positive with drums and music. There have been lessons, personal stories, album reviews, product reviews, <Traveling> Drum School student updates, and much more. There has also been frequent pics and videos associated with the topics! Please visit and comment often. Blogs are posted each Monday. The time varies but they're always up by Tuesday morning! There will be a more extensive blog archive featured on this site soon. Below is a sample clip from a previous week's topic. Many thanks to all of you who take the time to visit!

 

   

  Below is the interview I recently did for The Holiday Cafe, a really cool online literary magazine rooted in Pittsburgh.This seasonal publication features great written works as well as beautiful art. Check out the full issue here; www.TheHolidayCafe.com. 

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   When I noticed that you were looking for someone that inspires the community I instantly thought of Christopher Belin. He is the sole proprietor of the Chris Belin’s Traveling Drum School as well as being a professional drummer. I have had the opportunity to know him for several years. Since then I have noticed how Chris has impacted the community with his drumming and teaching skills. I interviewed him and here is what he had to say:

 

If there was one thing you wanted people to know about your business…what would it be? 

 

As a teacher, I’m committed to developing an individualized curriculum for each student, based on their interests & goals, to ensure their aspirations of being a drummer become reality. As a freelance drummer, I give 110% all the time. Every note I play is done with heart, portraying my deep love for music. 

Thus far I feel the Traveling Drum School has had an extremely positive impact on the community. No matter what, my teaching approach is always positive and encouraging. It’s gratifying to see students convey the same or similar philosophies in their playing & attitudes. Many students have been able to perform in the areas where they reside, whether it’s a school band program or their own bands. Some have even had the opportunity to tour and post drum clips on the internet, showcasing their skills on a more global level. 

Lastly, what is your future endeavors in the business? 

My goals are always to take my business to the next level, keep growing and evolving with the times. Teaching more diverse students, releasing instructional books, and performing with more bands/ solo artists are goals I continue aspiring to achieve.

 COMING UP LATER IN 2013: 

Slated to record drum tracks for a new full length release from Christiane D. finish up tracks for an EP from guitarist / songwriterZac Lloyd, and complete the first full length album from The New Mingle.  Details coming soon...