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Buck August – Ep. #9
Hey everyone! Who's ready for Episode #9 of The Up and Coming Drummer Podcast?
It's so great to be back with another episode for you guys. It seriously feels like Wednesdays take forever to get here now since we started releasing the show on this schedule. But we are here, and joining me this week is the one and only, Buck August!!
If you are a drummer with an Instagram page, chances are you are either following Buck or have run across his posts somewhere on the platform. He's simply put, a great drummer and a great dude! His eagerness to engage with drummers from all walks of life has put his follower count close to 15 thousand! Whether he's showing you a cool groove, collaborating with other drummers, or just setting his kit up on the side of the road to jam, you can always expect something fresh and unique. I had the chance to pick his brain for a bit in hopes that those of you who follow him can get a little glimpse into his life, and learn from some of his strategies.
The show kicks off with me expressing my jealousy for the warm weather he gets to enjoy almost year round. He tells about growing up in California, and how he got started with the drums. Some of you may not know that Buck August is also a Registered Dietician Nutritionist. Try spelling that without spell check! LOL. He teaches a course at Chico State University when he's not busy working on his drum skills.
Next up we learn about Bucks role as a Worship Drummer. Never having the opportunity to play in Church, myself, I've always been curious as to what the process entails. He speaks about the different expectations from Worship Leader to Worship Leader, and the amount of preparation needed to get through rehearsals.
One amazing thing to me is the number of drummers Buck has been able to connect with. Mike Dawson recently spoke to me about him like he's known him his whole life. However, no connection seems to be as deep as the one he has made with Educator Mike Johnston. Buck tells about his experiences at Mike's Camps, and what he's learned from him. He is forever grateful for the friendship he has made with Mike. So much so that he has dedicated an entire page of his website to 10 things he has learned from Mike Johnston.
After talking about gear, loops, and more gear, we settle into a nice chat about social media. We discuss his tactics for creating videos, and he even offers some tips on how to get started on a budget or with very little gear. We talk about his thoughts on how pages like Instagram have helped musicians grow their careers, and he explains what he believes are some of the best guidelines to follow to grow your own influence.
I had a great chat with him and much like every guest I've had on so far, I feel like I've made a new friend for life. Buck is the kind of guy that will cheer you on, help you up, and get you going no matter what it is that is ailing you. I suggest you go follow and reach out to him. Below is a list of links you can use to find Buck. See you all next week!
Buck August:
www.buckaugust.com
www.instagram.com/buckaugust
www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSRbzR3zSE309ZXx7e0n2g
www.facebook.com/buck.august
For more info, and to Follow the Show -
www.upandcomingdrummer.com
www.instagram.com/upandcomingdrummer
www.facebook.com/upandcomingdrummer
www.
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Hey everyone! Who's ready for Episode #9 of The Up and Coming Drummer Podcast?
It's so great to be back with another episode for you guys. It seriously feels like Wednesdays take forever to get here now since we started releasing the show on this schedule. But we are here, and joining me this week is the one and only, Buck August!!
If you are a drummer with an Instagram page, chances are you are either following Buck or have run across his posts somewhere on the platform. He's simply put, a great drummer and a great dude! His eagerness to engage with drummers from all walks of life has put his follower count close to 15 thousand! Whether he's showing you a cool groove, collaborating with other drummers, or just setting his kit up on the side of the road to jam, you can always expect something fresh and unique. I had the chance to pick his brain for a bit in hopes that those of you who follow him can get a little glimpse into his life, and learn from some of his strategies.
The show kicks off with me expressing my jealousy for the warm weather he gets to enjoy almost year round. He tells about growing up in California, and how he got started with the drums. Some of you may not know that Buck August is also a Registered Dietician Nutritionist. Try spelling that without spell check! LOL. He teaches a course at Chico State University when he's not busy working on his drum skills.
Next up we learn about Bucks role as a Worship Drummer. Never having the opportunity to play in Church, myself, I've always been curious as to what the process entails. He speaks about the different expectations from Worship Leader to Worship Leader, and the amount of preparation needed to get through rehearsals.
One amazing thing to me is the number of drummers Buck has been able to connect with. Mike Dawson recently spoke to me about him like he's known him his whole life. However, no connection seems to be as deep as the one he has made with Educator Mike Johnston. Buck tells about his experiences at Mike's Camps, and what he's learned from him. He is forever grateful for the friendship he has made with Mike. So much so that he has dedicated an entire page of his website to 10 things he has learned from Mike Johnston.
After talking about gear, loops, and more gear, we settle into a nice chat about social media. We discuss his tactics for creating videos, and he even offers some tips on how to get started on a budget or with very little gear. We talk about his thoughts on how pages like Instagram have helped musicians grow their careers, and he explains what he believes are some of the best guidelines to follow to grow your own influence.
I had a great chat with him and much like every guest I've had on so far, I feel like I've made a new friend for life. Buck is the kind of guy that will cheer you on, help you up, and get you going no matter what it is that is ailing you. I suggest you go follow and reach out to him. Below is a list of links you can use to find Buck. See you all next week!
Buck August:
www.buckaugust.com
www.instagram.com/buckaugust
www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSRbzR3zSE309ZXx7e0n2g
www.facebook.com/buck.august
For more info, and to Follow the Show -
www.upandcomingdrummer.com
www.instagram.com/upandcomingdrummer
www.facebook.com/upandcomingdrummer
www.