Podcasts Archives - Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros.

In this podcast I chat with Philly’s own, G. Love. G has been performing for over 20 years to crowds around the world as a solo artist and with his ... more The post 223 – G. Love talks: drummers, authenticity, and the keys to a lasting career appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Clarence Penn is a musical man. His never-ending drive to create a feeling and add to the “conversation” has lead him to become one of the busiest jazz drummers in ... more The post 222 – Clarence Penn: Copying, creating and finding your own voice appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

It’s far easier to blame others than to take responsibility for what’s going wrong in your life. We’ve all heard the same excuses: Politics, bosses, salary, the President, etc. The ... more The post 221 – Stop playing the blame game appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

It’s hard to categorize Todd Sucherman. Sure, he’s most notably known for being the drummer in Styx, but he’s also a clinician, writer, and educator who has released two DVDs and ... more The post 220 – Todd Sucherman: Conquering Rock, one world tour at a time appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

There are two types of people in this world: The type who run their day and the type who’s day runs them….and it all starts in the morning. Morning?!?!  Yup, ... more The post 219 – The one daily habit everyone should have appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Nate Wood, the California-born, NYC residing instrumentalist has been making waves on the live music scene lately, and for good reason. It doesn’t matter if he’s playing bass, or drums, ... more The post 218 – Nate Wood: The art of communicating musically. appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Chase Jarvis is widely recognized as one of the most influential photographers of the last 20 years. He’s won awards for his images on 6 continents, including contributions to the ... more The post 217 – Chase Jarvis: CreativeLive’s Founder & CEO on creating a living and a life with your passion appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Dafnis Prieto is a genius…and he has he credentials to prove it. After moving the United States from Cuba Dafnis has made quite a name for himself. He is also ... more The post 216 – Dafnis Prieto: Cuba’s expressive genius appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

You hear it all the time: “Never Look Back” I agree that we shouldn’t live in the past and we should concentrate on the future, but sometimes looking back can ... more The post 215 – Why “Never Look Back” isn’t always the best advice appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

With a resume like Lenny White’s it’s hard to know where to start when talking about his accomplishments. Although he is well known for being a member of Chick Corea’s Return ... more The post 214 – Lenny White: A founding father of Jazz Fusion appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

I’ve been an entrepreneur my entire life. I started at the ripe age of 6 with a Kook-Aid stand (had to differentiate my stand from the lemonade stands in the neighborhood) ... more The post 213: What you should consider before starting a music-based business appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Justin Faulkner is a phenom. That’s a bold statement, but it’s 100% accurate. Not one to label himself a “prodigy”, Faulkner has been playing professionally since he was 13 and ... more The post 212 – Justin Faulkner: Young blood, old soul appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Every day I try to learn something new; a better way of doings something, a new skill or something I can apply to my daily life to make me more ... more The post 211: What a day at the gym taught me about drumming appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

What can be said about Chad Smith that hasn’t been said already? Chad is a full-on rockstar who’s been the driving force behind arena rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers since ... more The post 210 – Chad Smith: Not your average rockstar appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

There are plenty of people who argue both sides of the debate: Is success based on talent or hard work and skill? Over the years of studying successful people both ... more The post 209: Talent VS Skill appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Zach Danziger is a trail blazer and an innovator. In 1995 he was using and developing effects cymbals with Zildjian before there was a need for them and before anyone ... more The post 208 – Zach Danziger: The evolution of a player appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

It’s always said that you should “take every gig” because it gives you experience and you “never know who’s going to be at the show.” While I agree with this ... more The post 207 – Should you take every gig? appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Billy Ward is no stranger to the limelight. Having toured with Joan Osborne extensively, played the Modern Drummer Festival and being a member of the band Knack, the limelight came ... more The post 206 – Billy Ward: Getting back in the game appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing over 200 of the world’s greatest drummers and they all have different practice routines. Some are very regimented, some are very loose and many ... more The post 205 – Practice routines of the greatest drummers in the world appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Kenny Washington is a Jazz Legend. The 58 year old Brooklyn born, Staten Island-bread drummer has played behind Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Ahmad Jamal and a never-ending list of ... more The post 204 – Kenny Washington: Speaking the language of Jazz appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe Steve Gadd needs no introduction. He’s a ... more The post 203 – Steve Gadd: The undisputed master of groove appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

There’s no doubt we live in a world of over-stimulation, instant gratification and shorter attention spans than ever before. It seems like every time you try to do something there’s ... more The post 202 – How to eliminate distractions and get focused on what’s important appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Andres Forero is a modern-day renaissance man. He’s not only the drummer for the Broadway smash hit, Hamilton, but he also plays 13 instruments has won an Emmy, Grammy and ... more The post 201 – Hamilton’s Andres Forero: A man of many passions appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Billy Cobham is a man whose reputation precedes him as someone who has not only influenced and shaped generations of drummers but also as an innovator behind the kit. Whether ... more The post 200 – Billy Cobham: A Spectrum of Knowledge appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase: “The only person standing in your way is you.” The theory is that we are 100% in charge of our lives and every outcome ... more The post 199 – How to remove your limiting beliefs appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

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 The post 198 – Gavin Harrison: Rhythm, King Crimson and the ongoing quest to improve appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”  – Alexander Graham Bell (Tweet this) If you want to work in the music business, you have to be where the ... more The post 197 – Things to consider before moving to a new city appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Mike Miley, a journeyman drummer who grew up in California, lives in Estonia and quit playing drums for years has made a triumphant return to the kit as the driving force behind ... more The post 196 – The Rival Sons’ Mike Miley appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

There are many skills that go into being a successful musician and sadly most people avoid one of the biggest keys to success: Networking. Networking is the necessary art of ... more The post 195 – How to network like a pro appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Carl Allen is one of the most recognized names in Jazz…and for good reason. He’s not only played with legends like Freddie Hubbard, Christian McBride, Herbie Hancock, Sammy Davis, Jr but ... more The post 194 – Carl Allen: Honoring the tradition appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

David Ivory has been a staple in the Philadelphia music scene for over 25 years and has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including: The Roots, ... more The post 193 – Inside the Studio with David Ivory appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

As one of the most recognizable figures in the drumming community, Zoro is a force to be reckoned with. He’s played on the biggest stages in the world with world ... more The post 192 – Zoro the Drummer: How to make your music career Soar appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

It’s no secret that I love reading. No matter what you’re going through, what you’re trying to accomplish or what you’re trying to learn, there’s a book about it. These ... more The post 191 – 7 books that changed my life appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this podcast I have the opportunity to chat with Bernard Purdie, who is arguably the most recorded drummer of all time. Purdie’s signature sound can be heard on records ... more The post 190 – Bernard “Pretty” Purdie: The most recorded drummer of all time appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Matty Amendola, most notably known for his prowess behind the kit (and his amazing afro), is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, producer, and businessman. Since the age of 13 Matty has ... more The post 189 – Matty Amendola: One man’s journey to reshape the music industry appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

There has been a meme floating around the internet that lists “10 things that require zero talent.” In this session I break down the difference between talent and skill and ... more The post 188 – “10 Things that require ZERO talent” – DEBUNKED appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Matt Halpern is no stranger to big stages, international clinics and legions of fans around the world. What you may not know is that Matt’s passions extend music and carry over ... more The post 187 – Matt Halpern: Takin’ care of Business appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

There’s no question whether or not the music industry has changed. Some say it’s for the worse, but others see opportunity in the change and are helping others do the ... more The post 186 – How to make it in the new age of music with Dave Kusek appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this session I chat with the amazing Thomas Lang. Lang, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the world, has been wowing audiences around the ... more The post 185 – Thomas Lang: The insatiable drive to be great appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

This is a special edition session with my good buddy Daniel Glass. This session is fromDaniel’s podcast and it’s so power-packed with info, I wanted to share it with all ... more The post 184 – [Special Edition] Deliberate Practice w/ Daniel Glass appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Eric Harland is a monster player….plain and simple. But Eric as a person, is much more that a drummer. He’s an introspective artist who connects with people and the world ... more The post 183 – Eric Harland: How to develop a deeper connection to the music appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Within every day there are lessons that we can take away and apply them to our drumming, career, success, etc. A prime example:  Last weekend, my friend and I trekked ... more The post 182 – Taking the stairs: A lesson in music and life appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this podcast I chat with Brendan Buckley, who is best known for holding down the throne for mega-star Shakira for the past 18 years. While not touring with Shakira, ... more The post 181 – Brendan Buckley: From Jersey to Juggernaut appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

This is a quick session designed to give you actionable ways to put into your playing today. Most of the time, we learn a rudiment on the pad but there ... more The post 180 – 5 creative ways to use your rudiments appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this podcast I chat with one and only Aaron Spears. Aaron, probably best known for his work with Usher, has amassed a legion of fans and admirers because of ... more The post 179: Aaron Spears: Ushered to the big stage appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this podcast I sit down with Juan “Carlito” Mendoza, who’s best known for his 2012 Guitar Center Drumoff win. What you may not know is that he’s also band ... more The post 178 – Juan “Carlito” Mendoza: A Master of Music Education appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

I get a ton of emails, messages, tweets, etc asking all sorts of questions ranging from “How can I practice better?” to“What’s your favorite food?” and everything in between. Rather ... more The post 177 – [#AskRuffini]: Fills, Groove Issues, Practice Ideas, & Getting Your “Break” appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Rob Wallis has been a staple in the percussion industry for more than 30 years. You’ve seen his work and he’s taught you a lot, I’m sure. What I’m not ... more The post 176 – The brains behind your favorite drum instructional videos, Rob Wallis appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Most of the time when we ask for advice about “how” someone achieved their skill level, success, status (fill in the blank) we’re looking for an easy solution to get ... more The post 175 – How to go from good to great appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this podcast I chat with Billy Martin, best known for his work with the avant- jazz funk band Medeski, Martin and Wood. Billy has collaborated and worked with a ... more The post 174 – Billy Martin (MMW): Combusting with Riddim appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..