At MedleyMerch.com, we believe in supporting the communities that keep music alive, and there is no community more vibrant or far-reaching than Drum Talk TV. We are proud to announce our partnership with DTTV as a prize sponsor for their amazing (but challenging) music-themed game shows – something pretty special if you’re a music nerd.
What Is Drum Talk TV?
Drum Talk TV – known widely as DTTV – is the world's largest online drumming and music community, uniting drummers, musicians, and fans from every corner of the globe. Founded in 2013, DTTV has grown to over 1.3 million fans across its platforms, consistently reaching an average of 100 million people online every month – not small potatoes – entirely through organic engagement, and zero paid advertising. Explore their massive video library on Facebook and YouTube, and check out the TV documentary on their first 10 years at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRTyjFkviAw
The Vision Behind the Brand: Dan Shinder
Dan Shinder is the founder, CEO, and creative force behind Drum Talk TV. From what I noticed, he has the right combination of energy, humor, patience, personality and resilience to make something like this work (damn fine drummer too). His journey began while running an online drum lessons platform, where he developed this guiding philosophy: "Not all lessons are learned at a practice pad or behind a drum set. Lessons can be learned through the sharing of experiences of other artists and educators." With that, Shinder launched DTTV in January of 2013 after conducting his first professional artist interview with Glenn Sobel in December 2012. What started as a one-man passion project has since grown into a full production team covering major events, including the Winter NAMM Show, the Bonzo Bash, the Singapore Drum Fest, and Taiko Festivals in Japan.
How DTTV Serves the Music Community
DTTV's mission is to bring together the international community of musicians and fans into a "supportive, inspiring and entertaining format where everyone, from famous artists to unknown talents, has the opportunity to shine." The channel features interviews with legends such as Carl Palmer, Cindy Blackman Santana, Bill Bruford, and Carmine Appice, alongside spotlights on emerging artists across countless genres. Their experiential membership platform, DrumTalkTVBrilliance.com, hosts live music-themed game shows, fan Q&As with artists and producers, monthly drumming challenges, and exclusive private streamed concerts.
MedleyMerch Joins the DTTV Family
MedleyMerch.com is honored to be donating prizes for Drum Talk TV's music game shows on the DrumTalkTVBrilliance.com platform. Whether a lifelong drummer, a casual music fan, or somewhere in between, I invite you to give the DTTV community a look, and while you’re at it sign up and play along with one of the games. Watch for MedleyMerch prizes up for grabs on the spinning wheel, and together we’ll celebrate the music, the players, and the fans who make it all matter.
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