Throughout our lives we endure many transitions and whether they’re big or small, it can be difficult to adjust. Sometimes these transitions are conscious decisions and sometimes we’re forced to make ... more

John Ramsay could qualify as a person who has lived many different lives. Having started off as an underachieving student, John Ramsay got serious about his playing and created quite the ... more

I’m doing something different and shifting the focus to the DR community with this new segment: Listener Spotlight. This first spotlight session is with longtime listener Jeremy Schreifels, who’s a ... more

After the first interview I did with Chad, he was gracious enough to invite me out to a show so we could hang in person. We were able to line ... more

It’s no secret that the days of making tons of money as a session or touring drummer are long gone, unless you’re in the 1% of drummers in the world. ... more

Drew Shoals may not yet have the most marquee name in drumming. That’s not because of lack of talent,  but more do to the fact that he was practicing law ... more

There are infinite choices when it comes to selecting the right heads to fit your style. What’s even more difficult is where to start, if you’re new to drumming or looking ... more

Jimmy Chamberlin, the founding and long-time member of the mega-band, The Smashing Pumkins has had a wild ride…and it’s just getting started. Since the 80s he’s been the driving force ... more

I can’t count how many times I’ve received emails and questions about posture, seat height, snare height, etc. The truth is, I don’t have enough background or information to give ... more

Jeremy “Bean” Clemons may not be a household name when we talk about drummers, and there’s good reason for that – he doesn’t see himself as a “drummer’s drummer.” Clemons ... more