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October 29, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published October 29, 2020 · Last modified October 28, 2020

293 – Robyn Flans: Author of “It’s About Time: Jeff Porcaro, The Man and His Music,” Her Early Days at Modern Drummer

As an entertainment journalist for more than 40 years, Robyn Flans has worked for such diverse publications as People Magazine,...

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October 22, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published October 22, 2020

292 – Andrew Atkinson: Playing with Oz Noy and Gregory Porter, Building a Foundation in Miami, Becoming an Individual in New York

Andrew Atkinson’s drumming draws on the seductive beats of his native Jamaica, the percolating rhythms of his childhood home Miami, and...

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October 15, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published October 15, 2020

291 – Mike Dawson: The New Modern Drummer Podcast, Continuing to Learn in all Stages of Life, Effective Use of Time

Michael Dawson is a New Jersey–based drummer, educator, and clinician and is currently managing editor for Modern Drummer, the world’s...

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October 8, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published October 8, 2020

290 – Billy Brimblecom: Losing a Leg to Cancer, Moving from KC to Nashville and Back, Heading Up the Steps of Faith Foundation

Billy Brimblecom’s career has taken him from drumming to philanthropy, and from his hometown of Kansas City to Nashville, and...

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October 1, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published October 1, 2020

289 – Jason Cooper: Balancing the “Day Gig” with a Thriving Home Studio, Cymbals that Work in the Studio, The Good & Bad of Social Media

Jason Cooper is a native of Memphis TN and played his first professional gig at 11 years old.  Since then,...

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September 24, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published September 24, 2020 · Last modified September 25, 2020

288 – Adam Alesi: L.A. Gigs of All Shapes and Sizes, A Few Key Relationships, Taking Big Studio Experience into the Home Studio

Drummer Adam Alesi is in high demand for session and live work in Los Angeles and around the greater Southern...

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September 17, 2020

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

287 – Neil LaFortune: Hosting the “Gretsch Afternoon Drum Break”, Working with Tribute Acts, Adapting to the Socioeconomic Climate of Your Scene

Neil LaFortune has covered many styles throughout the years from Classic Rock, Funk, R&B, Country, Latin, Pop, Jazz, and Blues...

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September 10, 2020

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

286 – Cooking Drummers: Marcus Finnie and Zack Albetta Talk Food

Marcus Finnie and Zack Albetta both have a deep and abiding passion for food and cooking. So since a lot...

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September 3, 2020

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

285 – Mike Hansen: Recording the New Hurricane Album, “Cross-blending” with Acoustic and Electronic Drums, Covering Ted McKenna’s Drum Parts on a Rory Gallagher Tour

Originally from Chicago and spending over 35 years and in the Los Angeles music scene, Mike Hansen had the opportunity...

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August 27, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published August 27, 2020

284 – Christopher Allis: The Never-Ending Journey of Home Recording, Reassessing Our Relationship with Music, Balancing Career and Caregiving

Christopher Allis has been active on the LA scene for over a decade doing session, touring, commercial and jingle work. ...

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August 20, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published August 20, 2020

283 – Danny Gottlieb: New Duo Record with Mark Egan, Drumming for Pat Metheny, Studying with Joe Morello

Danny Gottlieb is one of the most popular drummers in jazz and contemporary music. While best known as the drummer...

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August 13, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published August 13, 2020

282 – Jack Jones: Making YouTube Videos with Rick Beato, Diving Into Creativity and Improv During COVID, Playing in a Hard-Working Cover Band

Jack Jones has been performing and teaching music for 25 years. Jack has has toured the U.S. and Japan extensively...

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August 6, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published August 6, 2020 · Last modified August 5, 2020

281 – Stephen Taylor: Stephen’s Drum Shed, New and Creative Ways to Teach Drums, Staying Focused on Family while Building a Career in Music

Stephen Taylor is the founder and owner of StephensDrumShed.com as well as the creator of the Drum Better Daily system. The...

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July 30, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published July 30, 2020 · Last modified August 2, 2020

280 – Beth Goodfellow: Loops and Layers with Drums, Percussion, and Voice, How COVID will Effect the Lives and Livelihoods of Working Musicians

Beth Goodfellow is an LA-based drummer, percussionist, and vocalist. She studied classical percussion at San Jose State while playing gigs...

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July 23, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published July 23, 2020

279 – Eric Darken: Percussionist, Composer, Performing with Jimmy Buffett, From Congas to the Garden Weasel

For over 30 years Eric Darken has worked as a studio and touring percussionist for some of the biggest bands...

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July 16, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published July 16, 2020 · Last modified July 15, 2020

278 – Rudy Royston: An Album of Solo Drumming, Storytelling on the Drumset

First-call New York drummer Rudy Royston has honed a thoroughly engaging voice as a composer and bandleader, and has also performed as...

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July 9, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published July 9, 2020

277 – Allen Jones: Drumming for Will Hoge, “DIY Touring”, Horror Stories from the Road

Growing up in southern Mississippi, Allen Jones spend his formative years creating his own music career through “DIY touring” and...

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July 2, 2020

 by Zack Albetta · Published July 2, 2020 · Last modified July 8, 2020

276 – Otis Brown III: Playing with Esperanza Spalding and Joe Lovano, The New School Environment, Racial Justice in Jazz

Otis Brown III is a Grammy-nominated jazz drummer, composer, and recording artist who is a go-to session and touring sideman. He...

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June 25, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published June 25, 2020 · Last modified June 24, 2020

275 – Peter Retzlaff: Teaching at The Collective School of Music in NYC, Exposure to Multiple Cultures Through Music, Important Mentors in His Early Years

Peter Retzlaff is a New York City-based drummer. As a performer, Peter is equally at home in jazz, rock, funk,...

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June 18, 2020

 by Matthew Crouse · Published June 18, 2020 · Last modified June 17, 2020

274 – Repost! The Black Drummers of Nashville 2017 Encore Edition: Building Relationships Upon the Common Ground of Music, Creating a Support System

In this episode we have the opportunity to share the unique perspective of a group of talented black musicians who...

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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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Today’s episode is our 300th! We take a look bac Today’s episode is our 300th! We take a look back at some of our favorite moments from our least favorite year, featuring 15 former guests on the year’s most important topics. Huge thanks to all our guests, sponsors, and listeners for helping us reach this milestone!
Recording with @ericdarken, @jrosedrums, @gradysaxman, and @kiplingallen 

Technique and performance with @officialdaveweckl, @toddsucherman, @jimmypaxson, and @stevegoold 

Racial justice with @ob3isme, @derrekcphillips, Matt Brennan, and @peteretzlaff 

Real life with @topherdrum, @beth_goodfellow, and Steve Sinatra. 

This episode is sponsored by @airgigshq and @shure 

GIVEAWAY: Repost this and tag us for a chance to win one of three prize packages featuring gear from @bigfatsnaredrum, @gibraltarhardware, @sonitusacoustics, @tnrproducts, and @aquariandrumheads 

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