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Working Drummer Podcast

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April 15, 2021

 by Zack Albetta · Published April 15, 2021

314 – Brody Simpson: A Distinct Set of Sounds, Staying Focused on His Thing, “I’ve Never Gone Looking for Work”

Brody Simpson lives and works in Perth, Australia, where he is the co-owner of Underground Sounds, a full service tracking...

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April 8, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published April 8, 2021

313 – Sound Treatment part 3 with Anthony Grimani: Sonitus USA, A/B-ing Matt’s studio with Sound Treatment

Anthony Grimani has spent 28 years in the audio industry, is a highly respected expert in home theater acoustics and...

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April 1, 2021

 by Zack Albetta · Published April 1, 2021 · Last modified March 31, 2021

312 – Max MacVeety: Music as Social Movement, Earning His Place in the Hip Hop World, Touring with Karl Denson, Running a One-Stop Shop Studio

With a drumming pedigree from Berklee and a musical ethos from the eclectic creative community in The Berkshires where he...

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March 25, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published March 25, 2021 · Last modified March 24, 2021

311 – Dan Needham: Drumming for Michael McDonald, “Reading the Room” when Recording, Being a Chameleon in the Studio

Dan Needham is recognized in Nashville as one of the top session and live drummers. Dan has performed and/or recorded...

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March 18, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published March 18, 2021

310 – Joe Montague: All You Need is Drums, Recreating Ringo’s Drum Parts, That 60’s Recording Podcast

Joe Montague graduated from the renowned Jazz Course at Leeds College of Music in 2011 before embarking on a career as...

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March 11, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published March 11, 2021

309 – Ben Hilzinger: Hosting the Big Fat Five Podcast, Drumming for Eve 6, Working in L.A.

 Ben Hilzinger is a Los Angeles-based drummer and songwriter with 20+ years of performing, recording and teaching experience.  Currently the...

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March 4, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published March 4, 2021

308 – Sound Isolation with Anthony Grimani from Sonitus USA

Anthony Grimani has spent 28 years in the audio industry, is a highly respected expert in home theater acoustics and...

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February 25, 2021

 by Zack Albetta · Published February 25, 2021 · Last modified February 24, 2021

307 – Josh Harmon: Drums & Comedy, TikTok for Drummers, Communicating Who You Are Through the Drums

Before Covid, Josh was between three worlds – drumming (mostly gigging with his brother in a party band), comedy &...

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February 18, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published February 18, 2021

306 – Room Treatment for Home Studios with Anthony Grimani – Sonitus USA

Anthony Grimani has spent 28 years in the audio industry, is a highly respected expert in home theater acoustics and...

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February 11, 2021

 by Zack Albetta · Published February 11, 2021 · Last modified February 10, 2021

305 – Jay “J-Zone” Mumford: “Time is the Scariest Thing”

J-Zone spent the first chapter of his music career as a Hip hop DJ, but eventually burned out on various...

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February 4, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published February 4, 2021 · Last modified February 3, 2021

304 – Brian Czach: Finding and Creating the Work You Want, Building a Patreon page, Miles Davis Tribute: MILEStones

Brian Czach (pronounced “Zack”) is currently playing sessions and live shows around Nashville. Czach has devoted his life to being...

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January 28, 2021

 by Zack Albetta · Published January 28, 2021 · Last modified February 3, 2021

303 – Luke O’Kelley: Building an Airgigs Presence, Valuing Relationships Over Platforms, The Mind Game of Tracking

Based in Athens, GA, Luke O’Kelley has quietly built a long resume or live work and a large portfolio of...

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January 21, 2021

 by Matthew Crouse · Published January 21, 2021 · Last modified January 22, 2021

302 – Josh Day: The Importance of Listening, Working with Sara Bareilles and John Oates, Real and Organic Relationships in Music

Nashville drummer Josh Day, has recorded and performed with top acts ranging from Sara Bareilles to John Oates, Jennifer Nettles...

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January 14, 2021

 by Zack Albetta · Published January 14, 2021 · Last modified January 13, 2021

301 – Dan Bailey: Home Rig Practicality, Building Relationships (not contacts), Demystifying the Skillset and Process of Recording Drums – It’s a Job

Dan Bailey is a veteran musician/engineer based in Southern California.  He’s been Father John Misty’s drummer since 2014 and music...

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January 7, 2021

 by Zack Albetta · Published January 7, 2021 · Last modified January 8, 2021

300 – Our Favorite Moments from our Least Favorite Year, Fifteen Former Guests Featured

The last year has affected our lives, careers, relationships, and lives behind the kit in ways we never could have...

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December 17, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published December 17, 2020 · Last modified December 16, 2020

299 – Dave Elitch: Helping Pros Overcome Physical/Mental Barriers, On-line Course “Getting Out of Your Own Way – Redux”

Dave Elitch first gained notoriety touring with the American progressive rock band The Mars Volta in 2009-2010. Since then he...

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December 10, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published December 10, 2020 · Last modified December 9, 2020

298 – Randy Cooke: A Self-Imposed Freeze on Live Gigs, The Influence of an Approach, The Live Gig Hustle vs. the Session Gig Hustle

Influenced by his drummer father, Cooke picked up the drums as a child, learning and playing as part of a...

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December 3, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published December 3, 2020 · Last modified December 2, 2020

297 – Mike Zimmerman: Drumming for Kenny Rogers, Taking Leaps of Faith, Producing from Home

Mike Zimmerman is a drummer and producer in Nashville Tennessee. Mike started playing drums at age 14 after playing the...

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November 19, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published November 19, 2020 · Last modified November 18, 2020

296 – Peter Erskine: Tools for Remote Work, Enjoying Life Off the Road, Creativity Through Subtraction

Peter Erskine is a drumming legend and a friend of WDP. He has appeared on WDP more than any other...

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November 12, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published November 12, 2020 · Last modified November 11, 2020

295 – Miles McPherson: Building a Creative Sound Design Library, Early Studio Opportunities, Touring with Paramore and Kelly Clarkson

Miles McPherson moved to Nashville in 1986, when his father, Jerry, relocated the family there so he could work in...

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The inimitable @brodysimpsondrums joins us this we The inimitable @brodysimpsondrums joins us this week to talk about how he arrives at his unique sounds, running a full service studio, and staying focused on what he wants to do and letting those interested find him. Great chat, fun dude, dig it! 

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Our buddy @brianstephens is doing a virtual Master Our buddy @brianstephens is doing a virtual MasterClass all about the home studio, and he’s offering our Patreon members a discount so now’s the time to jump on that. As little as one dollar a month gets you access to ALL our Patreon content. 

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This week, a before and after comparison of @matth This week, a before and after comparison of @matthewcrouse’s room with @anthonygrimani of @sonitususa. This is the third and final installment of Matt’s talks with Anthony. Sonitus was good enough to provide Matt with some of their custom sound treatment and in this episode, they break down what’s in there and play some A/B comparisons. Dig it! 

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Happy Easter, but also Happy 4/4. #play44motherfuc Happy Easter, but also Happy 4/4. #play44motherfucker
Here’s an A/B recording of my studio without and Here’s an A/B recording of my studio without and then with treatment from @sonitususa. Thanks from Nashville songwriter @jasonbroyles for the track to use.  New record in the works. 😊
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This week, @max_macveety_music covers a lot of gro This week, @max_macveety_music covers a lot of ground including hip hop, Oakland, @berkleecollege, #theberkshires, Karl Denson, #longbeach,  @bunkhouse_recordings, #breakbeats and much more. Dig it! 

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Big shout out to @sonitususa and their innovative Big shout out to @sonitususa and their innovative products and design.  See a few after pics of Matt’s studio and one before pic to see the changes. Audio examples A/B-ing the room is coming.  Our pod episode talking about this design will post next week!!
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Hey there! Our guest this week is Dan Needham, a N Hey there! Our guest this week is Dan Needham, a Nashville veteran with a mile-long resume live and in the studio, including @michaelmcdonaldofficial, @chakaikhan, and @garthbrooks. Dig it! 

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This week, Joe Montague talks @allyouneedisdrums, This week, Joe Montague talks @allyouneedisdrums, touring with Beatlemania, and hosting That 60s Recording Podcast. Dig it!

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Our guest this week is @benhilzinger, talking abou Our guest this week is @benhilzinger, talking about playing with @eve6, working with @bigfatsnaredrum, hosting the #bigfatfivepodcast, and much more, dig it! 

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This week, part 2 with acoustics expert @anthonygr This week, part 2 with acoustics expert @anthonygrimani of @sonitususa. This one is all about isolation (soundproofing), an essential component in many home studios. 

This episode is sponsored by @shure 

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This week @josh_harmon_ talks The Rhythms of Comed This week @josh_harmon_ talks The Rhythms of Comedy, TikTok for drummers, and playing true to your personality. Anyone with over a million followers has figured something out! #workingdrummer #workingdrummerpodcast #drums #drumming #drumstagram #instadrums #prodrummer #drumfam #drummer #music #drumset #drummersofinstagram #groovedrumming #drumgroove #justgroove #grooveshare #rhythmsofcomedy
Our latest episode is all about acoustics, featuri Our latest episode is all about acoustics, featuring @anthonygrimani of @sonitususa. Tons of info on how to get just about any room sounding great! #workingdrummer #workingdrummerpodcast #drums #drumming #drumstagram #instadrums #prodrummer #drumfam #drummer #music #drumset #drummersofinstagram #groovedrumming #drumgroove #justgroove #grooveshare #acoustics #drumrecording #homestudio 

This episode is sponsored by @airgigs and @shure
Jay “J-Zone” Mumford is our guest this week, t Jay “J-Zone” Mumford is our guest this week, taking us through his journey from hip hop DJ to #funkydrummer. Great talk, dig it! 

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@brianczach is our guest this week! We cover Patre @brianczach is our guest this week! We cover Patreon best practices, cruise ships, Vegas, his studio rebuild, his Miles Davis tribute band, and much more. Dig it! 

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@luke_okelley is our guest this week, covering his @luke_okelley is our guest this week, covering his Airgigs experience, finding the middle way while tracking, and much more, dig it! 

This episode is sponsored by @shure and @airgigshq 

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This week, dig Josh Day @jdaydrum sharing some of This week, dig Josh Day @jdaydrum sharing some of what he’s picked up over a career that has included @johnoatesofficial and @sarabareilles. #workingdrummer #workingdrummerpodcast #drums #drumming #drumstagram #instadrums #prodrummer #drumfam #drummer #music #drumset #drummersofinstagram #groovedrumming #drumgroove #justgroove #grooveshare #johnoates #sarabareilles #nashvilledrummer #touringdrummer #sessiondrummer
Our guest this week is Dan Bailey (@drichardbailey Our guest this week is Dan Bailey (@drichardbailey) with some extremely cool tactical advice on everything from triaging your home rig to why your drum part is probably too busy. 

Dan is offering a 25% discount on his tuning and recording tutorial “The Bailey Method” - use the promo code WDP (link in his profile).

Great talk, smart dude, dig it! 

This episode is sponsored by @shure and @airgigshq 

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Our 300th Episode giveaway is still live! Share th Our 300th Episode giveaway is still live! Share this post and tag us for a chance to win one of these gear packages from @bigfatsnaredrum, @aquariandrumheads, @gibraltarhardware, @tnrproducts, and @sonitususa.
We’re stoked to announce @airgigshq as one of ou We’re stoked to announce @airgigshq as one of our new 2021 sponsors! We’ve recorded seven segments about how to use Airgigs and maximize your presence on it with founder and CEO David Blacker. The first is on our 300th episode but you can get access to all of them at once with a donation to our Patreon! 

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