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Working on a New Drum Chart Workbook

Jul 17, 2022
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In the works is a new drum charting workbook for students. Learn how to write a drum chart fast using the step by step method and practice charting at the same time. Each step will have a worksheet to practice each lesson as you go. Before you know it, you will be writing your own…

Currently Recording and Producing the band Morning Glory – 2023

Jul 17, 2022
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Projects Currently In The Studio New band called Morning Glory If you like Rock music check out this new band Morning Glory Band. I am producing a new young rock band that was put together by one of my drum students. Together with 4 other band members, we are recording original songs written by the…

Produced, Recorded and Released The Sissel Reid Band Album – River Town

Jul 17, 2022
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Ficalora Music Productions presents: The Sissel Reid Band New Album – River Town If you like Acoustic Americana and Rock music check out this new band The Sissel Reid Band. I produced artist Jill Sissel and Amy Reid at my recording studio called Ficalora Music Productions. The new band is called The Sissel Reid Band.…

Liz will be teaching a Master Class at the Jazz Education Network in Orlando Florida- January 7, 2023

Jul 17, 2022
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Clinic Presentation – How to Write a Fast and Easy Drum Chart – 50 minute Clinic on January 7th at 9:00 AM January 4 -7 2023 The Jazz Education Network annual conference brings together jazz beginners and experts for a once-in-a lifetime experience. Part music festival, part networking, part education and all inspiration. The annual…

The Tennessean

May 16, 2022
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Nashville Drum Teacher ​Simplifies Craft with Technology Drum some rhythmic frivolity into 2016 with private or group drumming lessons. Liz Ficalora, a professional drummer and teacher based in Nashville, has created several programs to help drummers learn their craft more easily. Ficalora’s style of teaching prepares students for all types of musical performances. An individual…

DRUM! Magazine

May 16, 2022
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Drum! Magazine 2016 Charting Cheat Sheets Read full article. How To Write Drum Charts

Beat Keepers Online Clinic

May 15, 2022
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Date: June 1, 2022 Time 6:00 Central Time Click Here to Register  Liz Ficalora How to Write a Fast and Easy Drum Chart Wednesday, June 1, 7 pm EST  6 Central Time During this one hour workshop, you will learn how to write a drum chart in TEN MINUTES! Play the song perfectly from start…

Playing the Show Mary Poppins

Jan 17, 2022
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Description: Performing at the Keeton Theater Playing Broadway Plays      Sometimes I do read measure after measure of music. Sometimes a simple chart will not cut it. Check out this video. I am playing at the Keaton Theater in Nashville playing the show Mary Poppins. I was reading the music for the song Practically…