Best Drumming Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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

3d ago46:54

46:54

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

8d ago1:26:38

1:26:38

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

10d ago2:51

2:51

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

15d ago1:33:22

1:33:22

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

17d 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

17d ago7:57

7:57

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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463 - Tom Jorgensen: Playing on the "Beetlejuice" Tour, Studying with Michael Carvin, A Sound-Oriented Approach 1:12:12

22d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Tom Jorgensen is an active and highly-requested drummer, session musician, composer, and mixing engineer based in New York City, currently on the first national tour of the Beetlejuice Broadway musical. Tom is a graduate with a BFA from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC, where he studied with jazz legends such as Reggie Workman,…

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307: Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White, etc.) 1:03:31

24d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

For over thirty years, Jim White has been the drummer of choice for many of the most compelling songwriters working. Now, with assitance from producer Guy Picciotto, he's created his first solo album, All Hits: Memories.

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462 - Matt Muckle: Drumming for Kingdom Come, Shedding Negative Energy from your Life, Finding Your Own Voice 1:02:32

29d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Matt Muckle is a Pittsburgh based drummer who has worked with and toured with acts such as Paul Gilbert, Lynch Mob, Buckcherry, John Waite and many others. He is currently recording with and preparing to tour with the band Kingdom Come. This legendary rock band formed in the late 80’s and with Matt as their new drummer, continues to entertain their…

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How to Make Money As a Musician 42:37

1M ago42:37

42:37

To download my income spreadsheet, invoice template, and other free resources, visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/career/ 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 …

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461 - The Hampden Brothers, Iajhi and Brevan: Their Parents' Musical Legacy, Playing in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill "Triangle," Iajhi's LA Chapter, Brevan's Neurodivergent Journey 1:42:46

1M ago1:42:46

1:42:46

In this episode, Iajhi and Brevan talk about: Their parent's musical legacy Growing up in the Triangle area in North Carolina, and the music scene there Attending North Carolina Central University, an HBCU and the only college in the state that offered a jazz degree at the time The ill-fated gig that brought Iajhi to LA Brevan's experience with bei…

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Drum Lessons for YOU (1 slot left...) 5:35

1M ago5:35

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To check out the private lesson bundle sale, visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/privatelesson-sale/By Tim Buell

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460 - Miles Stone: Drumming for Cody Johnson, Balancing Life at Home and on the Road, Getting the Big Gig 1:25:09

1M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Hailing the small south Texas town of Poth, Miles was destined to drum. His mama felt him moving to the music before he was even born. At three years old he sat behind his first drum kit, and by age 5 he was banging out some version of "Under The Bridge" by TheRed Hot Chili Peppers. In junior high he joined the school band and began to study percus…

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ZERO TALENT Tricks for Better Musicianship (feat. Dennis Leeflang) 1:25:00

1M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

More on Dennis: https://www.dennisleeflang.com/shop https://www.instagram.com/dennisleeflang/ 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 Sp…

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459 - Obed Calvaire: Playing with Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Commemorating Max Roach, Expressing His Hatian Heritage on His New Record 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Since 2021, Obed Calvaire has been in the drum chair for Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, with whom he recently curated and directed a series of concerts celebrating the centennial of the great Max Roach. His New York jazz career spans over two decades and includes jazz legends such as Dave Holland, Kurt Rosenwinkle, The Mi…

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291_Sasha Horn - Exhorder 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

Exhorder drummer Sasha Horn revisits the CBBP to talk about their new record Defctum Omnium, the process of recording it, their recent tour to South America w/ Vio-lence, line up changes, desert vortex’s, the recent addition of guitarist Pat O’Brien, thinning hair -vs- “cutting your losses”, enjoying their new sense of camaraderie, and good things …

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458 - Richard Martinez: The Wilson/Spivack Method, Adapting to the Ever Changing L.A. Scene 1:32:09

2M ago1:32:09

1:32:09

Richard Martinez grew up in Los Angeles, CA and has performed around the world. He has studied privately with Chuck Flores, Larry Troxel, and for 12 years with Richard Wilson. Richard’s television credits include The Dolly Parton Show, Baywatch Nights, The Joan Rivers Show, and Seinfeld. He has performed with Sam Harris, Keb’ Mo, Allen Frew and wit…

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290_Georg Edert-Elder 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

Drummer Georg Edert of Epic Proggy/Psych/Stoner band Elder talks about their most recent tour opening for Tool, his experiences recording on previous records, Big Pay-Off riffs, going to music school, Ian Price, John Bonham and Bill Ward as early influences, making the drum parts his own from Guitarist/Vocalist’ Nick DiSalvo’s demos, hanging with D…

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3 Bass Drum Exercises (for faster kick drum speed) 12:22

2M ago12:22

12:22

Download the sheet music for this lesson here: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/3-foot-speed-exercises Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/W6RkfbGb7rY 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…

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457 - Dave Elitch: His New Course (Not Just for Drummers), Avoiding Compartmentalization, Good vs. Better (Not Right vs. Wrong) 1:25:11

2M ago1:25:11

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Dave has been teaching privately for over 20 years and has developed a reputation as the technique/body mechanic specialist for drum set. He has helped many of the world's best players as well as top educators "get out of their own way" by being as efficient as possible in regards to conservation of motion and energy. He has toured and/or recorded …

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289_Michael "Moose" Thomas-Kill The Lights, (ex) Bullet For My Valentine 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

Welsh Drummer Michael “Moose” Thomas of Kill the Lights and (formerly) Bullet for my Valentine talks about American mutts, navigating UK/America geographical differences with KTL, writing and recording their new record Death Melodies, how BFMV formed and how they got a record deal after only their third show, recording everywhere; from Thailand to …

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456 - Emmanuel “E-MAN” Cervantes: Inspiring the Next Generation, Drumming for Andy Grammer, Creating a Loop Library 1:32:24

2M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

Emmanuel “E-MAN” Cervantes is a Los Angeles based drummer who discovered his calling when he first picked up a pair of drumsticks at age three and later booked his first major studio session at the age of 12. E-MAN is currently touring with pop singer Andy Grammer. He has had the privilege to work with a wide range of artists such as Gwen Stefani, …

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The Song Doesn't Need Your EGO (with Lee Smith) 1:03:13

2M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

More on Lee: https://www.instagram.com/leesmithmixer 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 ep…

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288_Lu Aponte-Jesus Piece 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

Drummer Lu Aponte of Philly’s own Jesus Piece talks about the balance of living between NY and Paris/being a touring drummer/DJ, the great croissant debate, are Parisians dicks? Or not?, their previous world tour that took them between SE Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Europe and the UK, upcoming tours with Sepultura & Sanguisugabogg, the unorthodox me…

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455 - Rob Perkins: From Touring Drummer to Music Contractor, The Best Ways to Say Yes and No, Studying with Ndugu Chancler, "You're In the People Business" 1:23:09

3M ago1:23:09

1:23:09

How he got into the booking game through the USC music school as a freshman Struggling with the decision to ramp down performing/touring and ramp up booking Seeing the opportunity to improve stability in live music Bridging the gaps and establishing trust between musicians and the people who hire them How to make the most out of a $50 gig offer, no…

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287_Dan Ford Drums: Building/Design, Restoration & Grez Guitars 37:16

3M ago37:16

37:16

Drummer, Drum designer/builder and restorationist (and guitar builder); Dan Ford talks about the origins of the company that orginated with wood working, the experience of working through the stave-shell approach as opposed steam-bent ply/shells, the back story(s) on how some of his reclaimed redwood pieces were sourced, getting into the world of b…

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454 - Matt Iceman: Working with David Nail, Home Recording Techniques, Expanding Your Skillset 1:55:01

3M ago1:55:01

1:55:01

Matt Iceman is currently the touring drummer and band leader with Grammy nominated country artist David Nail. He has toured/performed/recorded in the past with artists such as Eric Paslay, Francesca Battistelli, Shelly Fairchild, Lizzy McAvoy, Timothy Paul, T.J. Hitt and Tom Schreck, and bands such as BlackJack Billy, Spyderwulf, The Chris Weaver B…

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286_Evan Price-Apostle, Ladybird - ATL Drumming Series.01 24:44

3M ago24:44

24:44

Bonus Episode!!!—Drummer Evan Price of ATL’s Apostle talks about the ATL scene with bands Canopy, Palaces, Lazer/Wulf & more, their new EP Liminial, starting out in the garage, beating big cymbals, balancing black metal with Jazz, Poison The Well as an influence & much more! Liminal Release Show 02.01.24 @ The Star Bar IG: @apostlesucks…

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My Embarassing Musical Moments 29:10

3M ago29:10

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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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285_Ewan Mackenzie- PIGSx7 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Drummer of PigsPigsPigsPigsPigsPigsPigs-Ewan Mackenzie talks about the early years of the band, how it all started, re-joining them in 2021, piggly wiggly’s, fellow UK Stoner Rock bands, Wine made by monks, the brilliance of Bill Ward’s drumming, dark music in dark places, upcoming tours and much more! PIC: Backseatmafia…

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453 - Davide DiRenzo: Working with Larry Klein, Staying Open When Collaborating, The Conundrum of In-Ears 1:29:51

3M ago1:29:51

1:29:51

Davide DiRenzo is one of the most versatile and in-demand drummers in Canada, with an equally strong profile in the jazz, rock, pop and R&B scenes coast-to-coast and beyond. With years of studio experience under his belt working with some of the world’s top artists, Davide is now also working as a producer out of his home studio (Studio 86) in Toro…

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284_Jeff Porter-Child Bite 32:22

3M ago32:22

32:22

Child Bite drummer Jeff Porter talks about how he joined the band, the previous/upcoming shows with Pantera/Lamb of God, the case of a missing bass drum beater (on the gig), going to shows with his parents still to this day, the Primus drummers as an early influence, deodorant-stained 90’d band T-Shirts, & much more~!…

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452 - Brian Doherty: Drumming For They Might Be Giants, Pre-Social Media “Networking”, Cymbal Hacks for the Studio 1:33:46

3M ago1:33:46

1:33:46

Brian Doherty is best known as a drummer for groups like They Might Be Giants, RCA Recording artists, The Silos, XTC, Freedy Johnston, and Ben Folds In the early 90s, Brian was recruited by They Might Be Giants. For three years Brian and TMBG recorded albums, wrote songs, and relentlessly toured the world. In 2001, Brian went back to graduate schoo…

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306: Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch, Built to Spill) 50:16

3M ago50:16

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The latest incarnation of Built to Spill will undoubtedly be remembered as one of that band's most potent lineups in its 30+ year career. Teresa Esguerra's heavy groove and lyrical rhythmic conception are a crucial part of the equation. She tells Joe about Prism Bitch, Built to Spill, and her career as an occupational therapist.…

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Using Critiques as Fuel (with Petar Janjic) 51:13

3M ago51:13

51:13

Petar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petarjdrums Petar's Drum Course: https://bit.ly/47xpLxt 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…

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283_Darren Stanley-Perpetual Groove, Ozone Squeeze, Jimmy Herring, Col. Bruce Hampton 46:48

3M ago46:48

46:48

Drummer Darren Stanley talks about the bizarre series of events that lead to him playing with Col Bruce Hampton, acclimating to long gigs with Perpetual Groove, navigating music/solos/rhythm and more with guitarist Jimmy Herring, the Juggernaut that was Aquarium Rescue Unit, learning the gig with guitarist Oz Noy w/ Ozone Squeeze, correlations betw…

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305: Marnie Stern 59:10

4M ago59:10

59:10

The Trap Set is back, and so is Marnie Stern. Marnie burst onto the NYC rock scene in 2007--seemingly out of nowhere--with a unique blend of virtuosic guitar; surreal, beautifully yearning lyrcs; and a "sheets of sound" vocal delivery. Joe met Marnie in 2012 and toured with her behind Stern's 2013 album, The Chronicles of Marnia. It was on this tou…

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451 - Ulysses Owens Jr.: His New Jazz Drumming Course on Drumeo, Jazz Representation on Social Media 1:15:20

4M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

In this episode, Ulysses talks about: Relocating back to his homestate of Florida after 20 years in New York How he moved from his gospel roots to jazz as a teenager, and the commonalities and differences between the two His Drumeo video playing Nirvana's "In Bloom" His jazz drumming video on Drumeo unpacking the nuts and bolts of jazz drumming The…

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282_Matt Hague- The Callous Daoboys 36:52

4M ago36:52

36:52

The Callous Daoboys drummer Matt Hague talks about their recent tour with Protest the Hero & Moon Tooth, how he got the call or the gig, slowing down music in order to learn it, recounting the process’ of learning the set from their last tour (song by song run-down), why Utah is a strange state, tours to look forward to in 2024 & much more! https:/…

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450 - Dan Shinder: Drum Talk TV, The Challenges of Content Creating, Upcoming “Brilliance” Platform 1:42:07

4M ago1:42:07

1:42:07

In 2013, Dan Shinder started Drum Talk TV, an online experience that has brought drummers, musicians, and music lovers together. Drum Talk TV is an online show showcasing insightful interviews in the world of drumming. These unique interviews from all over the drumming world feature all genres and cultures. They talk with live and session masters, …

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The MYTH about Drum Dampening 15:53

4M ago15:53

15:53

To check out Tim's course on tuning drums and dampening: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/recording-course/ 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…

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281_Dan Shinder-Drum Talk TV 58:18

4M ago58:18

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Two Drummers who interview drummers interviewing each other-as drummers!-Drum Talk TV founder and host Dan Shinder talks about the origins of Drum talk TV, recounts both some of his favorite guests AND some of his favorite quotes, our mutual fascinations with both 70’s records , the band Yes (and how Yes drummer Alan White was underrated), his firs…

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449 - Davide DiRenzo: What "Presence" Really Means, Opting Out of Social Media, Reconnecting with Toronto, 1:28:48

4M ago1:28:48

1:28:48

Davide DiRenzo is one of the most versatile and in-demand drummers in Canada, with an equally strong profile in the jazz, rock, pop and R&B scenes coast-to-coast and beyond. With years of studio experience under his belt working with some of the world’s top artists, Davide is now also working as a producer out of his home studio (Studio 86) in Toro…

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280_Matt Guglielmo - END, The Acacia Strain 38:15

4M ago38:15

38:15

Drummer, Producer, Engineer & More; Matt Guglielmo of The Acacia Strain & END talks about early shows with his band Circuitry at St Vitus, the long road of getting to his own studio, the flood that forced them to relocate, learning his way around the studio with Producer Will Putney and learning on the job with his assistants, recording drums for F…

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448 - Ra Kalam Bob Moses: Getting Beyond Your Tendencies and Patterns, His Documentary, Reconciling His Own Legacy 1:29:36

4M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

Ra Kalam Bob Moses spent his youth growing up in New York City and living in the same building as Art Blakey, Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln, Elvin Jones, Rahsaan Roland Kirk. This early experience had a profound effect on this young musician. Ra Kalam would go on to work with jazz luminaries such as Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Jack DeJohnet…

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What "Flow" Feels Like On An Instrument 24:04

5M ago24:04

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

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279_Nicky Bellmore - Many Eyes 44:42

5M ago44:42

44:42

Drummer, Producer, Engineer Nicky Bellmore of Many Eyes (featuring Keith Buckley-formerly of Every Time I Die) talks about the series of events that lead to the band forming/recording their new record, acclimating to his former band’ Toxic Holocaust’s break-neck sets, his connection and work with Twisted Sister vocalist Dee Snider, his gravitation …

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447 - Terence Clark: Playing with Keith Urban, His New Improvised Duets Project, Staying Rooted in Memphis 1:18:23

5M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

Terence F. Clark is a Memphis based drummer, producer, composer, artist and overall creative. He has played with a huge variety of artists from different regions and genres, Keith Urban being the most recent. Known for his impeccable and soulful performances, professionalism and discipline of craft, Terence has traveled the world building relations…

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278_Ryan "Legs" Leger-Hostilities 37:10

5M ago37:10

37:10

Drummer Ryan Leger of Hostilities (Formerly Every Time I Die/Hundred Suns) talks about the tough balance of touring and homelife, varying qualities of the ETID Drummers (and the challenges in keeping a band together), his thoughts on the ETID breakup, the unorthodox ideas behind developing his new drum instructional course, The Tony Hawk/Trent Rezn…

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