The Tom Hutch Podcast is a platform where top-class professionals who have created a successful career within the music industry are interviewed to learn how they got to where they are and any advice they have to pass on to other musicians at any stage of their career.
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How do you get into the biggest classical music festival in the world? Follow composer and comedian Vikki Stone as she unbuttons the BBC Proms and asks the questions everyone else is afraid to ask.
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Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world's top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling... every component of the drumset and drum sounds gets dissected, discussed, tested, and reviewed here on Drum C ...
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10 Reasons to Love JEFF "TAIN" WATTS (Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett)
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Practical Independence Lesson, Part 1: One-Limb Ostinatos and Melodies
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Doc Sweeney's Steven Stecher on the Focus Series Snare Drum
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Shop for parts, accessories, sticks, hardware, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.By Mike Dawson
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Product Design and More With Sahir Hanif (Masters of Maple)
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Byron Landham (Frankie Valli, Bobby Hutcherson, Joey DeFrancesco, Pat Martino, Temple University)
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Shop for the best prices and selection of drum parts, accessories, sticks, heads, and more at: www.drumfactorydirect.comBy Mike Dawson
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Special Episode! The Bass and Drum Hook-Up With Paul Thompson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton
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Deep-Dive Into Exotic Snare Drums and More
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Host Mike Dawson interviews master drum builder Chris Carr about six different exotic species snare drums. Shop the best selection and prices for drum parts, hardware, sticks, heads, accessories, and more at: www.drumfactorydirect.com.By Mike Dawson
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How to Play Ghost-Note Grooves in 7/8, More With Hutch, Seamless Aluminum Snare, and More
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"Da Bang" With Modern Jazz Great Greg Hutchinson, Odd-Time Fluency Part 3, and Much More
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"Da Bang" With Modern Jazz Great Greg Hutchinson, Odd-Time Fluency Part 3, and Much More www.drumfactorydirect.comBy Mike Dawson
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More With Seb Thomson (Baroness, Trans Am, Publicist), Odd-Time Fluency Part 2, and More
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Baroness's Sebastian Thomson, Odd-Time Fluency Lesson, and More
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More With Kenny Washington, Melodic Flam Taps, Ash Snare Drums, and More
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Warehouse Pick of the Week: 5.5x14 Prime Series Ash Snare https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_1259&products_id=18440By Mike Dawson
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Kenny Washington Returns!, Sticking Dexterity Lesson, and Much More
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www.drumfactorydirect.com Guest host Tom Wendt revisits with modern jazz great Kenny Washington, Mike Dawson shares one of his daily technique builders, and much more!By Mike Dawson
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Elvin Jones (Part 2), Triplet Licks, Practice Pad Special, and More
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www.drumfactorydirect.com Hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton conclude their discussion of legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones, Dawson shares a lesson on a cool Elvin-ish lick, and much more.By Mike Dawson
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10 Reasons to Love Elvin Jones (Pt 1), "My Favorite Things" Beat, and Much More
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We are kicking off season 5 with the first half of a "10 Reasons to Love...Elvin Jones" conversation between co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt. We also share some industry news, a fun lesson based on Elvin's pattern in the classic John Coltrane track "My Favorite Things," and answer a listener question on upgrading an entry…
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Rudy Royston (Bill Frisell, Dave Douglas, Flatbed Buggy)
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Beartooth's Connor Denis on Touring, Practicing, and Collecting Gretsch Drums
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The Wallflowers' Mark Stepro on Ludwig Drums, Practicing Time, and More
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Practical advice on developing an inner pulse, choosing timeless gear, prepping a sub, and more from Wallflowers and Butch Walker drummer Mark SteproBy Mike Dawson
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Exploring the World of Percussion with Dr. David Glover of Slippery Rock University
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SPECIAL EPISODE! 10 Reasons to Love...Post-Bop Great Joe Chambers
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www.drumfactorydirect.com Hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary post-bop drummer/composer Joe ChambersBy Mike Dawson
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More With John McBride (Blackbird Studio and Academy)
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This is the second part of our thought-provoking chat with legendary audio engineer and studio owner John McBride.By Mike Dawson
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Blackbird Studio and Academy's John McBride, Part 1
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Legendary engineer and studio owner John McBride shares a wealth of knowledge about producing, mixing, songwriting, drum miking, and much more. Stay tuned for part 2!By Mike Dawson
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Mike Melito (Eastman School of Music)
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In this episode, host Mike Dawson interviews the Hooters' David Uosikkinen before the band embarks on a run of dates in Europe and then it's first US in decades.By Mike Dawson
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Host Mike Dawson shares his approach to dialing in the perfect snare drum sound. Shop the best prices and widest section of drum parts and accessories at: www.drumfactorydirect.com.By Mike Dawson
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10 Reasons to Love...Funk/Jazz/Fusion Great Dennis Chambers
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In this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, David Throckmorton, and special guest James Johnson III share "10 Reasons to Love...Funk/Jazz/Fusion Great Dennis Chambers."By Mike Dawson
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What Does a Tour Manager Really Do? Chris Popadak of Hawthorne Heights
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www.drumfactorydirect.com Hawthorne Heights drummer and tour manager Chris "Poppy" Popadak shares how he juggles drumming and managing and much more.By Mike Dawson
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What's a Shuitar? Building Instruments, Playing Drums and Keys at Once, and Tracking Live to Tape With Wood Brothers' Jano Rix
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Reviewing Deep Ludwig-Style Metal Snare Drums and More With Jonathan Ulman (Berklee College of Music, Boston Sessions)
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Which is your fave? Dawson and Ulman check out four different 6.5x14 beaded metal snares at three different tunings. www.drumfactorydirect.comBy Mike Dawson
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Primus and Sound Cipher's Tim Alexander
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In this episode, host Mike Dawson sits down with longtime Primus drummer Tim Alexander to talk about gear, moving back to California, and the new Sound Cipher improv project with saxophonist Skerik and synth/bass player Timm Mason.By Mike Dawson
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Shop the best deals in drum parts, accessories, and more at www.drumfactorydirect.com.By Mike Dawson
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"Just Doing It" With James Johnson III (Ahmad Jamal, Monty Alexander, University of Pittsburg Faculty)
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In this episode, guest hosts Tom Wendt and Dave Throckmorton interview their lifelong friend James Johnson III on his rich musical upbringing and more.By Mike Dawson
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The Ergonomics of Swing, Adapting to Different Gigs, and More With Drummer/Educator Jim White
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Reserve a seat to our drumset masterclass with Mark Guiliana on April 29th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escbBy Mike Dawson
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In this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, Thomas Wendt, and David Throckmorton and special guest Paul Wells share 10 of their favorite tracks from jazz/fusion great Dave Weckl's discography.By Mike Dawson
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How to Practice Independence Creatively, Antique Ludwig Drums, and More
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Reserve space for our Mark Guiliana Master Class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb In this episode, host Mike Dawson shares a lesson on how to simultaneously develop coordination, independence, and c…
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Modern Jazz Drummer/Bandleader Kush Abadey
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Purchase tickets to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana on 4/29: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817By Mike Dawson
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Maple Snare Drum Showdown: Reinforcement Rings vs. No Rings - Which is Better?
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Get tix to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb Can you tell the difference between wood snares with reinforcement rings and those without? Test your ears…
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In this first episode of season 3, co-hosts Mike, Tom, and Dave are back—along with special guest Paul Wells—to share ten of their favorite recordings from legendary jazz/pop/rock/fusion great Steve Gadd. Tickets to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-5285588…
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Percussionist/Leader Mike Dillon, Deep Wood Snares Compared, 3/4 Jazz, Aluminum Slingerlands, and More
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In this episode, we delve into the world of snare drums by comparing 5.5x14 and 8x14 maple models, interview renowned percussionist and bandleader Mike Dillon, known for his work with Punkadelic, Garage a Trois, and Les Claypool, learn about basic 3/4 jazz playing from Thomas Wendt, examine a highly sought-after aluminum Slingerland drum set at Haw…
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SPECIAL EPISODE! Rush's Neil Peart: The Middle Years (With NYC Drummer/Educator Paul Wells)
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www.drumfactorydirect.com In this episode, NYC jazz drummer/educator Paul Wells (Curtis Stigers, Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, Julliard) shares 6 of his favorite Neil Peart tracks from the middle era with Rush.By Mike Dawson
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Snare Depths Compared, Thursday's Tucker Rule, Vintage Ludwig Mod Orange Drums, Drag Paradiddles, and More
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In this episode, 4x14 and 5.5x14 birch snares are compared, vintage Ludwig Mod Orange drums get inspected, and Thursday's Tucker Rule talks Q Drums, writing during COVID, and more.By Mike Dawson
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SPECIAL EPISODE! 10 Reasons to Love...Modern Jazz/Pop Great Brian Blade
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Hosts Mike Dawson, Tom Wendt, and Dave Throckmorton share 10 of their personal favorite performances by legendary modern jazz/pop drummer Brian BladeBy Mike Dawson
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Jazz/Funk Great Mike Clark, Wood Snares Wrap-Up, Paradiddle-Diddles, and More
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In this episode, we talk about the new Headhunters album "Speaker in the House" with jazz/funk legend Mike Clark, make final comparisons of six different Bucks County 5.5x14 8-ply wood shell snares, explore ways to be creative with the paradiddle-diddle, and much more.By Mike Dawson
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Cherry, Oak, and Ash Snares Compared, More with Danziger, Flammed Mill Exercises, and Much More
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In our third wood snare comparison series, we examine cherry, oak, and ash drums. We also finish up our chat with Zach Danziger, and share some cool ways to play the flammed mill rudiment.By Mike Dawson
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Maple, Birch, and Walnut Snares Compared, Modern Drumming Titan Zach Danziger, Vintage Camco, Swiss Triplet Exercises, and More
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In this episode, we interview modern drumming great Zach Danziger, check out a vintage Camco drumset at Hawthorne Drum Shop, compare maple, birch, and walnut snare drums, and much more.By Mike Dawson
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Wood Snare Overview, More With Duduka, Displacing Flam Taps, Vintage Pearl Drums, and More
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Every wondered about the differences between wood species in snare drum shells? How to practice flam taps creatively? This is the episode for you! We also wrap up our interview with legendary Brazilian jazz great Duduka da Fonseca, and we check out a vintage Pearl Wood-Fiberglass kit at Hawthorne Drum Shop. For the best prices and selection on drum…
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PureSound Wires Shootout, Brazilian Jazz Great Duduka da Fonseca, Double Paradiddle Variations, Vintage WFL Drums, and More
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www.drumfactorydirect.com, www.stickshed.com In this episode, we compare all the PureSound snare wire options, interview Brazilian jazz legend Duduka da Fonseca, share some double paradiddle accent patterns, check out a vintage WFL Porto-Pak drumset, and much more.By Mike Dawson
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