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Drummer's Resource episodes

August 03, 2015 117 – How to conceptualize musical ideas with Byron Landham
In this podcast I talk to Byron “Wookie” Landham, who is arguably one of the best be-bop drummers in the world. Although Byron is predominantly known for jazz, he makes it ... more
49 min
July 27, 2015 116 – Daniel Glass: A Q&A Session
In this podcast Daniel Glass and I opened up the airways and offered a LIVE Q&A to the Drummer’s Resource community. For over an hour we fielded calls about jazz, ... more
1 hr 23 min
July 20, 2015 115 – Ralph Peterson: Musicality, connectivity and the link between the two
In this podcast I talk to Ralph Peterson, who is one of the most prolific jazz drummers in the world. Bursting on the scene in the 1980’s, Peterson’s resume boasts touring and ... more
0 min
July 13, 2015 114 – Steve Miller Band’s Gordy Knudtson: Music, business and creativity and how to make it work together.
In this podcast I talk to Steve Miller Band’s drummer, Gordy Knudtson. Gordy, who has been playing with Steve Miler since 1987, has also worked with a long list of a-list ... more
1 hr 7 min
July 09, 2015 113 – [#AskRuffini] – Frustration, Jam Sessions, Understanding Jazz, and Practice Duration
Welcome to #AskRuffini. I get a ton of emails, messages, tweets, etc asking all sorts of questions ranging from “How can I practice better?” to “What’s your favorite food?” and everything in between. Rather than ... more
25 min
July 06, 2015 112 – Writing the best selling drum method book of all time and advice on how to self-publish your own book, with Dave Black
In this podcast I talk to Dave Black who aside from his impressive performance career, has been on the publishing side of the drum/music business for over 30 years. Dave ... more
40 min
July 02, 2015 111 – Don Lombardi Takeover: Don interviews Nick Ruffini
In this podcast I switch chairs and become the interviewee. Don Lombardi (owner of DW Drums and DrumChannel) invited me out to Oxnard California to record lessons for Drum Channel. ... more
26 min
June 28, 2015 110 – John Riley: The four characteristics of a great player
In this podcast I chat with jazz great, John Riley, Riley has made a name for himself performing with world-class musicians like including Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, John ... more
36 min
June 20, 2015 109 – Gerald Heyward: The Godfather of Gospel and R&B Drumming
In this podcast I talk to Gerald Heyward, who is not only known for his long list of clients, ridiculous chops & groove and humbleness, but most importantly, he’s an ... more
1 hr 11 min
June 15, 2015 108 – Benny Greb: The Art and Science of Groove
In this podcast I talk to world-renowned drummer Benny Greb about his latest DVD “The Art and Science of Groove”. This is the second time Benny has been on the ... more
1 hr 7 min