This episode originally aired on February 24, 2014 In this podcast I talked to drummer John “JR” Robinson, who is regarded as the most recorded drummer in history.  Getting his big ... more

There’s a phrase that I first heard when I was in college: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” We’ve all heard this time and time so I decided ... more

Although the title of this podcast might sound like a tagline from a motivational speaker, Daniel makes the case that there are concrete “techniques” we can utilize to help us ... more

David Uosikkinen’s career has lasted longer than I’ve been alive. As the founding member of the Philadelphia-based group The Hooters, David has seen international, mainstream success for four decades which ... more

It doesn’t matter if you’re a part-time musician, full-time, in a band, independent or anything in between. You have to understand the business you’re in and find others to help ... more

This episode originally aired on August 22, 2016Billy Cobham is a man whose reputation precedes him as someone who has not only influenced and shaped generations of drummers but also as ... more

In order for us to move beyond what we think is possible, we need to move beyond our “circle” of friends, colleagues, and musicians to truly challenge our comfort zone. ... more

This episode originally aired on 9/22/2014 In this podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Johnny Vidacovich who is a contemporary jazz drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Playing since the early ... more

I’ve made so many mistakes in my career as a drummer that I could never list them all. This episode covers ten of those mistakes that really stand out to ... more

Although rudiments are the building blocks of every beat, pattern, fill, and solo that we play, many drummers feel it’s not necessary to study the rudiments as part of their ... more