Drum Candy

In this episode, Broadway touring drummer Quinton "Q" Robinson of the Temptations show "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" talks about how he landed the gig, what's involved in taking a major production on the road, how he chooses gear, and much more.

In this episode, top Nashville touring drummer Keio Stroud (Big & Rich) discusses choosing gear for a small home studio, why he plays such a massive live rig, and what it takes to be a last-minute sub on high-pressure arena tours.

In this episode, world-class percussionist Damon Grant gives us a crash course on basic percussion techniques, tuning, patterns, and more.

In this episode, acclaimed drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Roger Waters, Beck, Thom Yorke) talks about selecting gear for tour, why Fiberglass kits rule, and much more.

In this episode, world-renown session and touring drummer Josh Freese (Sting, Devo, Offspring, Vandals) discusses his recent ventures into buying vintage drums, why having reliable gear matters most, and much more.

In this episode, legendary Nashville session drummer Chris McHugh goes deep on selecting snares, building parts, and much more.

In this episode, top remote session Drummer Dylan Wissing discusses his process for recreating classic breakbeats, selecting gear for tracks, and more.

In this episode, pro-rock great Todd Sucherman shares his approach to tuning, choosing gear, part-writing, and more.

In this episode, top American cymbalsmith Nick Margarite of NickyMoon Custom Cymbals shares insight into selecting cymbals, the secrets of bronze alloys, and how he does modifications and repairs.

In this episode, top touring and session drum tech Kenny Sharretts (Dead and Company, Elvis Costello, Janet Jackson) shares a ton of tips on tuning, drumhead choice, and more, as well as the one piece of gear he can't leave the house without.