We all want to be like our drumming heroes. From learning their licks, playing along with their albums, setting up our kit like theirs or buying the same equipment as ... more

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Henry Cole is a force. He’s a shape-shifting drummer whose versatile, multicultural style positions him at the forefront of a growing wave of jazz innovation and cross-cultural 21st-century rhythms, tracing ... more

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Keith Hall’s 25+ year career as a professional drummer and educator has been nothing short of impressive. The Michigan native, who spent nearly a decade in New York studying closely ... more

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Drummer, Actor, Comedian, Writer and Producer Fred Armisen took a circuitous route to becoming a successful entertainer. From touring in a van with his band, to self-producing comedy skits and ... more

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This episode originally aired on May 27, 2019, and we’re re-releasing it to celebrate the memory of Khari Parker. Khari was a pro, in every sense of the word. He ... more

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Chris Johnson is a trailblazer in more ways than one. His impressive resume of touring with Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Camila Cabello, Madonna, Seal, J-Lo and Taylor ... more

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In this follow up to last week’s “Black Sounds Matter” podcast, Daniel focuses on three relatively unknown African-American artists – Baby Dodds, James Reese Europe and Louis Jordan – each ... more

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In this session, Daniel shares how his assumptions about race have been shaken by the recent #blacklivesmatter protests, and reflects on how we as musicians can do better in confronting ... more

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Tom Hurst has built a career the old fashioned way – he earned it. For the past 25 years, Tom has been working in music in a variety of capacities. ... more

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If you’re looking for a drummer who’s resume spans numerous styles, Van Romaine is your guy. From Billy Joel, The Steve Morse Band, and Enrique Iglesias to John Petrucci, Naughty ... more

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Shannon Forrest was destined to be a professional musician. His formidable years were filled with hours in the studio with his father Otis, an accomplished producer and engineer in South ... more

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This episodes originally aired on December 5, 2016 What can be said about Dennis Chambers that hasn’t already been said? He’s a legend in every aspect of the word and ... more

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Chris Parker may fly under the radar, but it’s not because of a lack of accomplishment. The NYC drummer (who started playing drums at the age of three) has had ... more

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It’s hard to classify New Jersey native, Tysahwn Sorey. As a man who wears many hats well, depending on the day, he may be playing a multitude of instruments, conducting ... more

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Every year I sit down to chat with my buddies Matt and Zack from Working Drummer to chat about our careers, state of the industry, and whatever is happening at ... more

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It’d be easy to classify Raghav Mehrotra, the young phenom drummer as being “great for his age” but that’d be grossly inaccurate. He’s a great player. Period. Adding to his ... more

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Leroy Clouden was destined for success in music, but it wasn’t handed to him by any means. Born and bread in NYC, Clouden took advantage of every opportunity that was ... more

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If you’ve ever listened to the radio, you’ve heard Greg Errico’s playing. That’s a bold statement but it’s the truth. As the founding drummer of Sly and the Family Stone, ... more

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Having a successful career in one band is hard enough, but for Mike Marsh, he’s managed to have two successful careers with two completely different bands. Marsh was the founding ... more

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Billy Martin can be described as many things, but the word unique comes to mind first when I think about him and his playing. As a musician, finding your own ... more

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As if it wasn’t apparent, Tucker Rule plays with passion. In fact, it’s that passion and visceral reaction to Punk music that inspired him to play drums in the first ... more

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Philadelphia native Johnathan Blake is no stranger to hard work and discipline. As the son of renowned jazz violinist John Blake, Jr., Johnathan learned at an early age what it ... more

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In this episode, I answer listeners’ questions about a wide range of business topics, like: Social media growth Taxes Paying yourself as a freelance artist Having multiple streams of income ... more

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Bob Gullotti was forever leaving his mark and pushing what’s possible as one of the founding members of The Fringe and worldwide tours with Eddie Henderson, J.J. Johnson, Joe Lovano, ... more

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Gavin Harrison is one of the most recognizable names in drumming. Whether you know his work with Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, or his many studio recordings, there’s little doubt that ... more

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Few people have had a consistent career like Ben Sesar, who’s into his 20th-year with Brad Paisley. There are many things that can be said about his great playing, but ... more

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Nashville drummer Kevin Murphy makes his second appearance on the podcast with a no-holds-barred conversation about music and money and the misconceptions around both. Known for his work with Tonic, Randy ... more

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Michael Baker, the sideman for acts like Colbie Caillat, Andy Grammer, Orianthi, Gavin DeGraw, and others says he feels right at home backing up artists. That’s what’s most impressive about ... more

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EMAN is a prime example of what happens when preparation and opportunity meet. As a member of an immigrant family, EMAN learned from an early age that hard work was ... more

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It’s hard to put a label on Madame Gandhi, and my guess is that’s totally fine with her. Known for her work with MIA and Thievery Corporation, drummer and percussionist ... more

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We released nearly 100 episodes in 2019 and while they were all great, there were some that resonated more than others. Based on downloads, we identified the top 10 episodes ... more

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How does a jazz drummer end up working for a reality TV star with a boatload of dance club hits? In this episode, Daniel shares his experiences of touring with ... more

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This episode originally aired on October 31, 2013 In this session, the legendary Motown drummer talks about his start in Kansas City to how he became one of the most ... more

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This episode originally aired on February 24, 2014 In this podcast I talked to drummer John “JR” Robinson, who is regarded as the most recorded drummer in history.  Getting his big ... more

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There’s a phrase that I first heard when I was in college: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” We’ve all heard this time and time so I decided ... more

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New Orleans native Joe Dyson is no stranger to the benefits of hard work and dedication. As the son of an organist and growing up in one of the most ... more

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Although the title of this podcast might sound like a tagline from a motivational speaker, Daniel makes the case that there are concrete “techniques” we can utilize to help us ... more

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David Uosikkinen’s career has lasted longer than I’ve been alive. As the founding member of the Philadelphia-based group The Hooters, David has seen international, mainstream success for four decades which ... more

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a part-time musician, full-time, in a band, independent or anything in between. You have to understand the business you’re in and find others to help ... more

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This episode originally aired on August 22, 2016Billy Cobham is a man whose reputation precedes him as someone who has not only influenced and shaped generations of drummers but also as ... more

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In order for us to move beyond what we think is possible, we need to move beyond our “circle” of friends, colleagues, and musicians to truly challenge our comfort zone. ... more

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This episode originally aired on 9/22/2014 In this podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Johnny Vidacovich who is a contemporary jazz drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Playing since the early ... more

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I’ve made so many mistakes in my career as a drummer that I could never list them all. This episode covers ten of those mistakes that really stand out to ... more

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Although rudiments are the building blocks of every beat, pattern, fill, and solo that we play, many drummers feel it’s not necessary to study the rudiments as part of their ... more

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Anton Fig has had a storied career by anyone’s standards. From his humble roots in South Africa, Fig went on to build a successful touring and session career before replacing ... more

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If you ask anyone how they’re doing, nine times out of ten they’ll respond with “busy.” But what are they busy doing? This episode takes a look at the difference ... more

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Daniel Glass, who is no stranger on the podcast, celebrated the release of his new record BAM! this past Friday. And while any record release is a momentous occasion, it’s ... more

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Vlade Guigni can accurately be labeled as hard-working, passionate, relentless, and many other things. One thing he is not though is lucky. For many people, it’s easy to look at ... more

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In this special edition of the podcast, I share an episode from my new podcast Uncut with Nick Ruffini, where I interview drummer and internet pioneer, Lou Montulli. Why share ... more

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Jason McGerr is on a journey. A never-ending journey to create his own, unique sound. Though most drummers attempt this in their playing, Jason is actually obtaining it. A student ... more

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