246 – Matt Tecu: Playing “Ideas” in Sessions, Drumming in the Echo In the Canyon Documentary
Matt Tecu is a Los Angeles based studio and live touring drummer. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Matt has played...
Author: Matthew Crouse
244 – Zack Stewart: Creating the Kind of Work You Want, Parallels Between Karate and Music/Drumming, Touring with Country Singer Jerrod Niemann
Nashville drummer Zack Stewart was born in Owensboro, KY. Zack began playing drums at the age of 10 when his...
242 – Personal Finance For Musicians: Financial Expert Michael Mercurio, Myths and Misconceptions of Personal Finance, Q & A from a Live Audience
Michael Mercurio is the Vice President, and a financial advisor for Stephen and Associates Financial Planning, with offices on Music...
240: Dave Stark – Defining Success in the Music Business, Working as a Clinician & Author, Parallels Between Drumming & Yoga
Dave Stark is a highly in demand session and touring drummer, as well as one of the world’s top drum...
238 – Jay Tooke: Drumming and Producing, Touch and Tone, Working with The Steel Woods and Life after the Band
Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada Jay Tooke grew up playing bass, drums, guitar, and piano. Before his eventual move to Nashville,...
236 – Jerry Marotta: Working with Peter Gabriel and the Influence on Jerry’s Approach to Music, New Record with Tony Levin & Phil Keaggy
Following on the heals of his older brother Rick, Jerry Marotta jumped right into the music scene at a very...
234 – Michael Grando: Drumming for Joe Diffie, The Value of Honesty and Reliability in the Music Business, Working with a Click
For several years, Michael Grando held the drum chair for national recording artist Chris Knight. He appeared on both his...
232 – Todd Sucherman: Drumming for Styx, The Importance of a Relaxed Grip, Applying Complex Ideas
Todd Sucherman is one of the most in-demand drummers on the planet. In addition to a 20+ year tenure with...
230 – Jim Rupp: Owner of Columbus Pro Percussion, Drumming with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Teaching in the Information Age
Jim Rupp has done extensive touring with the bands of Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, and Glenn Miller. Jim spent close...
228 – Dave McAfee: Drumming for Toby Keith, Remaining Pro Through Tough Times, USO Tours
Dave McAfee has been the drummer for every one of Toby Keith’s tours since 2000. Shows with Toby include stadium...
226 – Daniel Glass: Making Yourself More Employable Through an Understanding of History, The Importance of Teaching Fundamentals
Daniel Glass is an award-winning drummer, author, historian and educator. He is widely recognized as an authority on classic American...
224 – Rick Brothers: Drumming Life After Nashville, Drumming for Former Bad Company Singer Brian Howe, Lessons Learned After 15 years in a Music Business Town
Rick Brothers has performed with over 40 artists at events such as the GRAMMYs, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards,...
222 – Megan Jane: Drumming for Hannah Dasher and band Side Piece, Providing a Sonic Pallet for Singer/Songwriters
Megan Jane brings a simple stylistic philosophy to her playing – “less is more.” After attending Berklee College of...
220 – Harry McCarthy & Jon Hull: The Business of Drum Teching, Cartage, Professional Backline
Harry McCarthy has offered his technical skills on the road and in the studio for major artists such as Bruce...
218 – Jarred Pope: Heavy Drumming with Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Damon Johnson (Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy), “Thee Rock and Roll Residency” in Nashville
After his thoughtful move to Nashville from his home state of California in 2012, Jarred Pope has found strong and...
216 – Derek Mixon: Drumming for Chris Stapleton, Supporting the Song
For the last few years, Derek Mixon has been the drummer for country singer and songwriter Chris Stapleton. Derek played...
214 – Rick Marotta: Bringing Your Personality to Music, Recording w/Steely Dan, James Taylor
Rick Marotta is known for his recordings and touring with such luminaries as James Taylor, Jackson Brown, Steely Dan, Carly...
212 – Steve Sinatra Part 2: Working with Hunter Hayes, Source-Science-Sound, Rediscovering the Love of Music
Accomplished drummer and spiritual teacher Steve Sinatra has dedicated fifteen plus years to making his living as a full time...
211 – Steve Sinatra Part 1: Achieving Your Dreams & Still Feeling Unfulfilled, Creating Source-Science-Sound, Choosing How We React to the Good and Bad in Life
Accomplished drummer and spiritual teacher Steve Sinatra has dedicated fifteen plus years to making his living as a full time...
209 – Petar Janjic: Drumming for Cory Wong, Subbing for Michael Bland, Moving to the U.S. from Serbia to Study Music
Petar Janjic was born in Kraljevo, Serbia, also known as Kingstown. At 5, his father, a well known Serbian drummer, gave him a...
