Anton Fig has had a storied career by anyone’s standards. From his humble roots in South Africa, Fig went on to build a successful touring and session career before replacing ... more

If you ask anyone how they’re doing, nine times out of ten they’ll respond with “busy.” But what are they busy doing? This episode takes a look at the difference ... more

Vlade Guigni can accurately be labeled as hard-working, passionate, relentless, and many other things. One thing he is not though is lucky. For many people, it’s easy to look at ... more

In this special edition of the podcast, I share an episode from my new podcast Uncut with Nick Ruffini, where I interview drummer and internet pioneer, Lou Montulli. Why share ... more

Jason McGerr is on a journey. A never-ending journey to create his own, unique sound. Though most drummers attempt this in their playing, Jason is actually obtaining it. A student ... more

We all have an ego. Yes, you too. The thing most people don’t realize is that ego can manifest itself in many ways, including overconfidence, arrogance, insecurities and a wide ... more

If there’s one thing Frank Zummo embodies, it’s persistence. The Long Island native moved to Los Angeles with a dream, his drums and a car full of clothes. Although the ... more

Glen Sobel is a rare breed. He was born and bred in Los Angeles, which isn’t something you hear every day. Growing up in LA, Sobel knew at an early ... more

For the most part, we all know what needs to be done to become a great player: Learn the basics, get a teacher, practice, practice and practice some more. Get ... more

In this podcast, Daniel relates the story of how he was fired from a tour with a blues artist for not having a strong enough shuffle, and how that experience ... more