Best Drumming Podcasts (2024)

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485 - Sam Merrick: Playing "& Juliet" on Broadway, Touring with Jalen Ngonda and Celisse, Splitting Time Between New York and Nashville 1:04:16

41m ago1:04:16

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Sam Merrick is a Nashville based drummer, currently holding the drum set chair at & Juliet on Broadway at the Sondheim Theater in New York City. Previously, he spent nearly five years and played over 1200 performances with the national tour of Hamilton: An American Musical. He has also recorded and/or performed with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, …

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300_Mac McNeilly - The Jesus Lizard 49:46

9h ago49:46

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For the CBBP 300th Episode, The Jesus Lizard drummer Mac McNeilly talks about their new record “Rack” and the process of recording it, revisits their records chronologically- from Head to Shot ,playing along to Deep Purple & Black Sabbath in his early years (and the genius of Bill Ward), Jody’s first impression of the band via a cassette tape of Li…

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484 - Joel Rothman: Legendary Author of Drum and Percussion Method Books, Using Humor when Writing, Connecting with Teachers 1:05:23

1h ago1:05:23

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Joel Rothman is the renowned author of almost 100 drum and percussion method books, many of which are among the most popular books used by teachers in private music studios as well as schools and universities worldwide. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Joel studied drums and percussion, as well as piano, with well-known teachers such as Sam Ulano, Ed Sh…

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Drummers You Should Know 27:17

1h ago27:17

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To listen to the drummers and songs mentioned in this episode: https://spoti.fi/3zOeeKB To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on S…

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Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil 50:57

12d ago50:57

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Our guest on today's Meinl Radio podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Jürgen Reil. Jürgen, better known as Ventor, is a founding member of the legendary thrash metal band Kreator. During the 80s, Kreator released some of the most influential thrash albums ever recorded, for example, "Endless Pain", "Pleasure to Kill", and "Terrible Certainty". We chat a…

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483 - Dave Brandwein: Playing with Forrest Blakk, Working His Way Up from Chicago to LA to Nashville, "Learning the Language of the Person in Charge",, 1:30:42

8d ago1:30:42

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Dave Brandwein is a drummer, originally from Chicago, who spent 4 years in Los Angeles, CA and has now relocated to Nashville, TN. Dave's current main gig is with pop artist Forest Blakk (drums/playback) with whom he played a 2022 theater run supporting Dean Lewis, various fly dates/festivals throughout the same year, and headlining US/Canadian tou…

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299_Scott Reeder - Fu Manchu 39:46

1h ago39:46

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Drummer Scott Reeder of Fu Manchu talks about his early drum sets, particiapting in concert band & finding Carmine Appice’s drum Book ; Realistic Rock, his recent bike accident which lead him to a magical drummer doctor in L.A., John Bonham and Steve Ferrone as drumming bedrocks, recording Fu Manchu's most recent record “ The Return of Tomorrow”, N…

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482 - Chuck Fields: Drumming for Country Superstar Terri Clark, Putting Your Own Stamp on the Music, Touring Canada 1:18:46

12d ago1:18:46

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Chuck Fields launched his musical career playing rock, blues, and R&B all while studying jazz at the University of Memphis. In the early 90’s he moved to Nashville and landed his first touring gig with Paul Brandt. Through the years Chuck has toured with several of Nashville’s recording artist such as, Martina McBride, Keith Anderson, Michelle Wrig…

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The Music Industry and Social Media (with Wiktoria Bialic) 57:36

1h ago57:36

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More on Wiktoria: https://www.instagram.com/wiktoria_drums To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my fav…

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481 - Kent Aberle: Playing with Blackberry Smoke, Replacing the Late Brit Turner, Renewed Perspective After Loss 1:08:06

5d ago1:08:06

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Kent Aberle is a first call drummer from Atlanta, GA. Kent is currently performing with Blackberry Smoke. He has previously recorded and toured with Kristian Bush of Sugarland , James Hall (Pleasure Club, Marry My Hope), R.A.H. and numerous other artists. Kent has over 25 years touring experience both in the US and Internationally including China, …

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298_Bill McClintock_Youtube Mashup Artist 45:36

7d ago45:36

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Youtube Rock/Soul/Metal/Funk mashup master (& Elementary/Middle school music teacher) Bill McClintock talks with the #CBBP about his early videos and the inspiration behind starting them in the first place, his love for 70’s rock and Eddie Van Halen as his favorite guitarist, how Steely Dan is an all time favorite, how he searches for two songs tha…

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480 - Dennis Holt: From Nashville to L.A. Back To Nashville, Studio Legend, Staying Active 1:58:13

12d ago1:58:13

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Dennis Holt is one of Nashville's most gifted musicians, whose drumming abilities cross nearly every genre from Americana to Country to Rock, Jazz, Ambient and R & B. Seasoned global performer, Dennis’ diversity has proven itself in recording with Taylor Swift, AD/Kansas, Emmylou Harris, Trisha Yearwood, and Deniece Williams to name but a few. Denn…

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Hybrid Drum Setups (Acoustic + Electronic Drums) 8:58

22d ago8:58

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For my SPD-SX sample pack: https://bit.ly/4daKAll To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: http://distrokid.com/vip/yggb Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite pas…

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297_David Keith- Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Nelson, Leilani Kilgore 41:15

14d ago41:15

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Drummer David Keith talks about his work with guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore in both Blackmore’s Night and in Blackmore’s Rainbow, the mysterious death of original Rainbow drummer Gary Driscol, the greatness of Cozy Powell and the process of learning specific fills, Ian Paice as another badass whose parts he had to learn, internet backlash for pla…

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296_Brody Taylor Smith-Invent Animate 34:47

1M ago34:47

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Drummer Brody Taylor Smith of Invent Animate, Exist, & Satyr talks about IA’s most recent run with Northlane, Thornhill & Windwaker, as well as their two month tour with Beartooth, pre-show warmup’s, learning double bass early, using guitar pro for music notation, why he doesn’t use triggers with Invent Animate, recording and playing live with his …

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479 - Jamie Eblen: Playing on Broadway's "The Outsiders," Stylistic Authenticity in Music Theatre, Investing Yourself in a Process 1:27:08

28d ago1:27:08

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Jamie Eblen is currently on the new hit Broadway musical The Outsiders, which just won the Tony award for best new musical. He also originated the drum chair for the smash hit Dear Evan Hansen, which also won best new musical Tony as well as the Grammy for best original cast recording. He has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Jason Robert…

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El Estepario Siberiano 1:02:35

26d ago1:02:35

1:02:35

On today's Meinl Radio Podcast, we welcome Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Stick & Brush artist Jorge Garrido, better known as El Estepario Siberiano. In this episode, we chat about Estepario's humble beginnings as a self-taught drummer, the ins and outs of social media, workout routines, and much more.

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295_Cripe Jergensen-Drunk Horse 31:11

1M ago31:11

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Drunk Horse drummer Cripe Jergensen talks about the band’s hiatus, he and guitarist Eli Eckert’s child hood friendship and obsession with comic books, recording in legendary drummer Jeff Porcaro’s haunted home studio, thinking that living to 30 years old was a stretch,IPA’s, crazy Keith Moon stories, early tours with The Fucking Champs, an LA show …

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478 - David Chiverton: Leading by Example, Double Drumming in the Band - Smoogies, Learning to Sound Like a Pro 1:38:14

2M ago1:38:14

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David Chiverton is a Miami Florida native who continues to work and live in south Florida. The cultural diversity in Miami as well as his upbringing in the gospel church both played a heavy role in shaping him into the musician he is today. He has toured internationally with various major talents such as Lauryn Hill, Jon Secada, Donnie McClurkin an…

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Drum Recording...the Easy Way (with Eric Proctor) 55:07

1M ago55:07

55:07

For info on my drum recording course: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/recording More info on Eric: https://www.instagram.com/ericproctordrums/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link…

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310: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion, Raw Impressions) 1:26:18

27d ago1:26:18

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Over the past 40 years, Lou Barlow's body of work--with bands like Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and as a solo artist--has immensely impacted Joe's life. Lou tells Joe about growing up in the chaotic 1970s; his early love of pop radio; the enormous influence the Ramones had on his life; hearing his early songs on college radio; sleep hygiene; and his incl…

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294_Nick Bender- Canopy (ATL Drumming Series .02) 37:33

2M ago37:33

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CBBP Bonus Ep!: Nick Bender of Atlanta’s Canopy talks about dealing with Becker muscular dystrophy and how it affects his playing, his most recent setup, their new EP entitled “Empty Light”, how they recorded their full length record “Humanity Loss” (twice) , keeping a loose feel while tracking with a click track, how his love for Poison the Well, …

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477 - Charles Ruggiero: Playing Alongside Gadd, Maintaining Humanity and Individuality in the Digital Age, Sobriety and Creativity 1:52:43

2M ago1:52:43

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Charles Ruggiero has been active since the early 90s, cutting his teeth on the New York jazz scene and landing his first big gig with Chuck Mangione. His New York cohort included such future giants as Joshua Redman, Peter Bernstein, Jane Monheit, Brad Mehldau, and Chris Potter, to name a few. In addition to his jazz exlpoits, Charles found a home o…

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293_Damon Che- Don Caballero, Yesness & more! 36:00

1M ago36:00

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Drummer Damon Che (Don Caballero) talks about his relationship with Revocation drummer Ash Pearson and how he (Ash) helped him both preserve the master tapes for drum play-through’s and got him up & running for online lessons & more, his guitar-playing Father, the mystical experience in listening to records prior to the internet, bands and drummers…

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476 - MUSIC CITY DRUM SHOW CLINICIANS: Dre Energy, Greg Hersey, Hayley Cramer, Dante "Taz" Roberson, Jaheim Lee 1:28:16

2M ago1:28:16

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In this episode we provide a preview of five of the six clinicians that will be performing for the 2024 Music City Drum Show in Nashville TN. The clinicians are Dre Energy, Greg Hersey, Dante "Taz" Roberson, Jaheim Lee, Hayley Cramer.By Working Drummer

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Faster Hand Speed On the Drums (3 Workouts) 17:09

2M ago17:09

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To download the free sheet music for this episode: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/hand-speed More info on the Subdivision Pyramid: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/product/subdivision-pyramid/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on you…

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292_Dave Bland-Full of Hell, Jarhead Fertilizer 38:25

2M ago38:25

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Drummer Dave Bland of Full of Hell & Jarhead Fertilizer, returns for the first time in four years talk van thieves & band-theft-networks, a peculiar gig involving a slashing, van-breakdowns and the subsequent 60+ hours of solo-driving-treks (NY to Santa Fe drive, a Richmond, VA to Arizona drive, and the Arizona back to Maryland drive), a mystical A…

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475 - Josh Bailey: His New Touring Gig with Ben Platt, Running Tracks and Ears from the Drum Chair, Studying with Dafnis Prieto 1:25:33

2M ago1:25:33

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Josh Bailey has been in New York for ten years, with a wide variety of live and session work to his credit. He is on staff at Studio G (Brooklyn based recording studio), recording drums and percussion for industry and independent artists & producers, and is currently subbing on Broadway's & Juliet and The Outsiders. He has acted as music director a…

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474 - Dre Energy: The Different Scenes in Las Vegas, Playing the Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam show, The Power of Relationships 1:21:23

2M ago1:21:23

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Dre Energy is a native of St. Louis MO, and was inspired a very early age by friends and family at his church to play drums. When the opportunity struck, he found his way to Las Vegas and began performing with Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam show where he held the drum chair from 2010 to 2016. During that time he learned so much about the industry and to…

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Your Mount Rushmore of Drummers (with Scott Pellegrom) 23:54

2M ago23:54

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More Sweetwater #DrumMonth content: https://www.youtube.com/timbuell More on Siros: https://www.scottpellegrom.com/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast …

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473 - Larry Aberman: Making a Late Move to Nashville, Ways to Stay Present, Getting Feel Right at the Source 1:22:35

3M ago1:22:35

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Larry Aberman has achieved in-demand status in New York, LA, Las Vegas, and Nashville recently moved to Nashville after a 12 year stint on the Cirque du Soleil show Zoomanity. Since moving, he has gotten busy playing with jazz, country, and everything in between, with Mandy Barnett, Pat Coil and others. In this episode, Larry talks about: How the t…

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BNS: Dave Elitch 2: Self Awareness Boogaloo 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Dave Elitch returns for a bonus episode to discuss his new course, Staying Out of Your Own Way. At its best, learning to play an instrument can be the catalyst for self exploration. Joe and Dave share a curiosity about the nature of learning, and Dave--who has taught many of the best working drummers--talks about the impetus to create his new cours…

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472 - Bart van der Zee: Host of the Drum History Podcast, Connecting with the Drumming Community, Meeting Charlie Watts 1:18:28

2M ago1:18:28

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Drum History Podcast was created in October of 2018 and has been on a journey to document the history of the drums ever since. Topics range from the very early beginnings of man’s involvement with percussion up to modern day innovations that are changing the drum industry. The show has seen major growth since its launch and has become a resource fo…

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How to Start a Music Career (with Siros Vaziri) 25:36

2M ago25:36

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More Sweetwater #DrumMonth content: https://www.youtube.com/timbuell More on Siros: https://www.sirosvaziri.com/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rew…

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471 - Adam Marcello: The MD Role, His LA/Katy Perry Chapter, Splitting time between the US and Ireland, His New Teaching Role at Berklee 1:08:50

3M ago1:08:50

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Rhode Island native Adam Marcello is a professional drummer, music director, educator, clinician, and programmer most notably recognized for his work with singer Katy Perry. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, his performances range from multiple world tours, the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show, Saturday Night Live, and American Idol to recording…

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470 - Piero Perelli: Touring with The Swell Season and Glen Hansard, Growing up in a Small Town in Italy, Solo Record “Notte” 1:34:41

4M ago1:34:41

1:34:41

Italian Drummer, Sound Explorer, music maker Piero Perelli is a musical maverick whose skills stretch from free improvisation to film scores, to performances with international artists and musicians, both live and in the studio. His original style is grounded in his journey as a musical explorer, touring around places like the United States, Europe…

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Are Drum Samples Bad? 10:19

4M ago10:19

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To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) to catch up on my favorite past episodes of the podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ExTvwv…

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469 - Brandon Combs: Playing with Leon Bridges, Studying with Ndugu Chancler, Nashville vs. LA 1:09:58

4M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Brandon Combs is a drummer, programmer, and producer hailing from Lansing, Michigan. Destined to be a great musician, Brandon has been involved with the Grammy Foundation since the young age of 15, attending their Grammy Camp programs in 2009 and 2010 via full ride scholarship. Now living in Nashville, Brandon recently obtained his BM in Popular Mu…

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468 - Justin Amaral: New Record: LIFE IN GROOVELAND - The Hymnal, Practicing Movement and Visualization as a Technique, Creating Opportunities 1:37:27

3M ago1:37:27

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Justin Amaral first made a name for himself touring the country in the jam band scene, leading to shows with Mike Gordon of Phish and a profile in Modern Drummer’s (April, 2004) “On The Move” column. After world tours with alt-country guit-steel legend Junior Brown, Justin relocated to Nashville and quickly became first call for many of Nashville’s…

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RIP: Steve Albini (Roland) 49:03

4M ago49:03

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Steve Albini died yesterday, May 7, at the age of 61. Here's Joe's conversation with Steve from 2017. Originally intended to be a gag episode featuring Roland (the drum machine used in Steve's band, Big Black), this turned into an earnest conversation documenting Steve's evolution from sharp-witted provocateur to sharp-witted empath. With thousands…

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Why Your Paradiddles Are Bad 55:07

3M ago55:07

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Today we are answering a TON of listener questions: What does your practice ritual look like? How can I run backing tracks? What skills do you need for remote sessions? I have $200, what should I buy? Fighting imposter syndrome Why aren't my paradiddles better? Should I learn to sightread? How to protect your hearing To support the show, check out …

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467 - Ty Bailie: B3 Organ and All Things Keys from Seattle to LA to Nashville, Buying Into an Artist's Vision, Being Musically Agnostic 1:23:02

4M ago1:23:02

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Ty Bailie is currently on tour with Mitski playing keys and organ. He moved to Nashville in 2021 after a stint in LA where his main gig was touring with Katy Perry. Since coming to Nashville, he has also performed with Joss Stone, Don Felder, Tanya Tucker, Wilder Woods, and his own group Uncle Bronco featuring Petar Jancic on drums and Adam MacPhai…

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309: King Coffey (Butthole Surfers) 1:05:54

4M ago1:05:54

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King Coffey tells Joe about: growing up in a single-parent, Christian household; his 40+ year tenure with Butthole Surfers; his interest in Buddhism; and caring for his husband, who suffered from dementia.

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466 - Finch: FDS Drum Services, Managing your Time as a Self Employed Person, Learning New Skills 1:42:09

4M ago1:42:09

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Born in Northern New Jersey, Finch grew up with an unwavering love for drums that shaped his life's path. Before his eventual move to Nashville Tennessee in late 2020, Finch spent time in the US Army as well as working in the insurance world. Shortly after his move to Nashville, his dream was realized by the founding of FDS Drum Services, a drum te…

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Bet on Yourself (with J-Rod Sullivan) 46:54

4M ago46:54

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To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell More on J-Rod: https://www.j-rodsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jrodsullivan/ Save 30% on your first year of DistroKid with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu Podcast Rewind Playlist (on Spotify) t…

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465 - Steve Picataggio: Straddling the Worlds of Jazz and Musical Theatre in NYC, 1:26:38

4M ago1:26:38

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Steve Picataggio has lived in New York for over a decade and has stayed busy on the jazz and musical theatre scenes there. He has toured with The Hot Sardines, The Four Phantoms, and others, and is active on the New York jazz scene playing everything from trio to big band. He is a graduate of University of North Florida where he studied with Danny …

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Let's Hang Out (at a Masterclass) 2:51

5M ago2:51

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I'm doing a masterclass at the end of this month and would LOVE to see you there: What: Masterclass Performance/Teaching "Unlocking Creativity and Finding Your Unique Sound" When: April 29th, 2024 at 6:00 pm Location: Garden Groove Studios (146 Piedmont Ave Nashville, TN 37216) Tickets: In-Person $15 (limited to 20 slots!) Online Live Stream Access…

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464 - Yamil Conga: Playing with Artist Frank Ray, Diversifying your Portfolio, The Origin of the Conga in American music 1:33:22

5M ago1:33:22

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Yamil Conga is a percussionist and drummer with over 20 years of experience playing a vast array of musical genres in live venues, music videos and in the studio. A native of Puerto Rico and a current resident of Nashville, Yamil has benefitted from a vast array of musical influences. Salsa runs in Yamil’s blood due to his father, singer songwriter…

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308: Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Happy Go Licky, etc.) 1:15:23

4M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Guy Picciotto's work in Fugazi and Rites of Spring had an immeasurable impact on Joe's life. As a producer, Guy has helped artists such as Blonde Redhead, Vic Chestnut, and The Blood Brothers reach new heights. In an uncharacterisically candid conversation, Guy tells Joe about his childhood, his artistic trajectory, and his most recent project as a…

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Top 3 Uses for the Roland SPD-SX 7:57

4M ago7:57

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To download my free SPD-SX kit layouts: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/spdsx Check out my SPD-SX mini course (with 50 SPD-SX samples included): https://www.timbuellmusic.com/spd-sx-course/ To support the show, check out Tim's educational resources here: https://bit.ly/3r3RBjh More ways to connect with Tim: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Save 30% on your…

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