Fancy some Thomas Lang Swag?

Recently, The Institute announced the fantastic news that Thomas Lang had joined its team as a member of the visiting teaching faculty. Thomas will initially be teaching exclusively at the Institute for a couple of days in October where he will be delivering a series of classes and workshops offering Institute students an unequalled opportunity to personally learn from this world-class musician.

Now, to celebrate this exciting announcement the Institute is offering YOU the chance to win some fantastic prizes signed by Thomas, including:

- A 3005 Sonor Snare
- The Thomas Lang: Creative Control DVD
- The Thomas Lang: Ultimatives Schlagzeug DVD
- Signed photos

To win one of these fantastic prizes all you have to do is answer the following question:

How old was Thomas when he took up drums?

Email your answer to info@icmp.uk.com with ‘Thomas Lang´ in the subject box and write your answer, name and a contact telephone number in the email. Emails must arrive by 5pm on Friday 19th October.

(See www.icmp.uk.com for Terms & Conditions)

Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.