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This is Vicki Johnson. I met Vicki through Girls’ Rock Camp ATL, where we discovered we had two things in common: we were both new drummers and both moms to six-year-old girls. As you can imagine, this is a pretty rare combination to have in common. The motherhood community is not exactly flooded with drummers. But if Vicki and I can help it, it will be soon!

Vicki started playing drums at Ladies Rock Camp, a weekend camp for women to learn new instruments, form a band, and perform a show. The camp also acts as a fundraiser for Girls’ Rock Camp. The next Ladies Rock Camp Atlanta is February 18-20. Registration is still open, so if you want a chance to meet some amazing women and play music, sign up now!

You can read more about Vicki and her drumming adventures in my interview with her at Tom Tom Magazine. Head on over there. It’s worth the click.

I’m SO excited to announce that I am now a contributing writer for Tom Tom Magazine, a magazine dedicated to female drummers. I’ll be doing a monthly online post about motherhood and musicianship and also profiling female drummers in the Atlanta area.

Tom Tom is an incredible magazine offering everything girls need for inspiration, know-how, and information on playing drums. As much as I appreciate the tips and talent that is showcased in mainstream musician magazines and websites, females are not typically represented. Tom Tom is working hard to fill that void for girls who play drums, and I am seriously honored to be included in the magazine.

Head on over to Tom Tom to read my first post on how I finally got the nerve to play drums.