Nice article about Kris R!

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Milford Daily News: Drumming to his own beat

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x78...s-own-beat

Quote:When it comes to detecting the nuances of drum language, Russell is adept. And it has made him a sought-after drum technician and drummers' performance coach in the professional music world. He has toured with such artists as Billy Miles, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie, Brian Culbertson, Taylor Hicks, Earth Wind and Fire and, most recently, Hanson, and he has tapped out beats in more recording sessions, music festivals, club gigs and concerts than he can enumerate.

And now, the Franklin resident has opened a private home studio, The Drummers Studio, to teach drumming skills to others.

"I enjoy passing on the gift of drumming," says Russell of his inspiration for starting a drum school. "Every time a new student comes in, I get to introduce them to this whole new musical experience where they can have fun, challenge themselves and become part of a world-wide fraternity for life and pass what they find on to others."

and quotes from good friends..

Quote:Russell's knowledge is far from lost on those with whom he works.

"Kris is highly knowledgeable as it relates to drum and percussion equipment," says Felix "D-Kat" Pollard, of Los Angeles, Calif., who drums for Clay Aiken, Lionel Richie, Taylor Hicks and American Idol and has worked with Russell. "He's taught me a lot about the importance of making subtle adjustments in my playing that has given me more power and control over the instrument."

Marybeth Barry, of North Attleboro, is one of Russell's students and has found him to be a "very knowledgeable" teacher in many styles of drumming. "He's a great teacher," she says. "His classes fly by because he makes it so much fun."