Jake Reed is about as well-rounded a player you can find. The Los Angeles drummer prides himself on being able to adapt to any situation and add his voice to ... more

Mario Calire may have been destined to be a professional drummer. His father was a musician and when he landed a gig with the band America, the entire Calire family ... more

Drummer, Actor, Comedian, Writer and Producer Fred Armisen took a circuitous route to becoming a successful entertainer. From touring in a van with his band, to self-producing comedy skits and ... more

This episode originally aired on May 27, 2019, and we’re re-releasing it to celebrate the memory of Khari Parker. Khari was a pro, in every sense of the word. He ... more

Chris Johnson is a trailblazer in more ways than one. His impressive resume of touring with Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Camila Cabello, Madonna, Seal, J-Lo and Taylor ... more

In this follow up to last week’s “Black Sounds Matter” podcast, Daniel focuses on three relatively unknown African-American artists – Baby Dodds, James Reese Europe and Louis Jordan – each ... more

In this session, Daniel shares how his assumptions about race have been shaken by the recent #blacklivesmatter protests, and reflects on how we as musicians can do better in confronting ... more

Tom Hurst has built a career the old fashioned way – he earned it. For the past 25 years, Tom has been working in music in a variety of capacities. ... more

If you’re looking for a drummer who’s resume spans numerous styles, Van Romaine is your guy. From Billy Joel, The Steve Morse Band, and Enrique Iglesias to John Petrucci, Naughty ... more

Shannon Forrest was destined to be a professional musician. His formidable years were filled with hours in the studio with his father Otis, an accomplished producer and engineer in South ... more