Simon Phillips drum lesson: getting a big sound from your drum kit

It&no secret that Simon Phillips has forged a phenomenal drumming career that shows no signs of stopping. From musical theatre and jazz, to tenures with massive names including Toto, Jeff Beck and Mike Oldfield, Simon&playing has added a touch of magic to an incredibly diverse spread of musical situations. In the October 2014 issue of Rhythm Magazine Simon talks about how, decades into his career, he continues to find ways to improve his drumming, production and general musicianship. We were also invited into Simon&personal LA studio to shoot some accompanying video. Here, he offers advice on getting a big sound out of your drum kit.