BUDS CLINIC® launches with Mickl Sayers and Daniel Vella
25 October, 2010 / Admin
On Saturday 23rd October 2010, PIIP ran its inaugural Buds Clinic music mentorship masterclass with drummer Mickl Sayers from the Screaming Jets and 16-year old talent Daniel Vella. Daniel submitted an explosive drum solo to win the opportunity.
Mickl Sayers spent the whole day helping this young aspiring drummer with his technique and his self confidence, which is a big must if you want to be successful in the music industry. Mickl showed endless patience and kindness in giving up his day to help inspire and provide crucial insight, knowledge and technique to Daniel.
A big thank you to NEON REHEARSAL STUDIO and the owner, Craig, who provided the space for Buds Clinic and made it all possible. Craig runs one of the largest and most unique recording studio's on the East Coast. The rates are very good and this place has an amazing set up with 6 rehearsal rooms and a recording studio. The studio is run by musicians for musicians. They want to see you get the results you deserve. This is a great place to jam with your band or hold functions with a rocking professional fit out. This is a great place for networking and meeting like minded people. If you are thinking about recording in Brisbane you need to check this place out!
A Special thanks to ACCESS DRUMMING and Duncan who provided a Sleishmann kit for Daniel as well as all transport and set up. Cameron gave up his time to come and provide some tips of his own to Daniel. Like Mickl, Cameron is also a Sleishmann endorsed drummer who plays with Roller Ball. He has travelled the world with his craft and regularly teaches kids of all ages. Cameron has an obvious passion for his trade.
Special thanks also to the guys at TALL POPPIES PRODUCTION for the AV tech knowledge equipment use. We will bring you some video grabs from our first Buds Clinic very soon!
Last, but not least, we would like to thank the amazing Mr Mickl Sayers. Mickl, thank you.
You can learn more about Mickl here.
Please support the amazing creative businesses who have made Buds Clinic possible:
Neon Rehersals
Access Drumming
Tall Poppy Productions
Buds Clinic also received some amazing support from Muso2Muso and The AU Review, who promoted the Buds Clinic competition and handled all artist submissions.
if you would like to know more about Mickl Sayers or Buds Clinic check out the January 2010 issue of Drumscene Magazine who supported us! Thank you also to Street Press Australia who also supported the scheme, along with many music projects throughout Australia. The people at Street Press Australia go above and beyond to bring you the best entertainment news.
A special debt of gratitude is owed to the Event Producer of Buds Clinic, Marguerite Boman, whose efforts and contribution went beyond the call of dutiful exhaustion. None of this would have been possible without her tenacity, passion and professionalism. Besides coordinating everything in Brisbane, from Sydney, she then flew to Brisbane to make sure everything ran smoothly. Her tireless work has made this first Buds Clinic a reality.
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About Buds Clinic®
Buds Clinic was developed by PIIP. It is as a masterclass mentorship programme that helps budding musicians get an insight into the music industry from elite musicians. The program is produced in collaboration with key partners. Buds Clinic is a registered trademark of the Pacific Incubator of Intellectual Property Ltd.
For more information about Buds Clinic please contact PIIP.