7DrumCity

Known for his melodic phrasing and expressive playing, Mateus Asato shares his approach to improvising over a song and finding new ideas within familiar melodies.

📽️: Universal Audio

Do your songs come with a story, or do you let the listener write their own?

📽️: Associated Press

Shoutout to Hannah and Tommy for keeping the 7DC facilities and gear in tip-top shape—and to Bowie for supervising and bringing the vibes! 🐾

Need a quick pre-show warm-up? Try this exercise to get your hands in sync and your playing feeling smooth before you hit the stage! 🎸

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Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time, rehearsing with your band, playing a show, or looking for a concert in DC, we’re built for music lovers at every stage 😎

Lamont Dozier’s songwriting advice: get out and observe. 👀

Sometimes the best inspiration isn’t sitting in a practice room. It’s listening to conversations, watching people interact, and paying attention to the world around you!

Do you agree?

📽️: Grammy Museum