Drummer's Resource

A intimate masterclass and Q&A session with Rascal Flatts drummer and music director, Jim Riley, covering your most burinig questions and more.

Richard Spaven details his creative process, explains what "residual learning" is and shares his process for creating on the spot in real-time.

Daniel looks back to 2008, and the raucous and eventful few weeks he spent working with Gene Simmons on a three-episode arc of the "Family Jewels" reality show. The experience included a recording at A&M studios and a wild live concert in Las Vegas.

Alan Evans, foubnding member of Soulive talks about finding his voice, his drive to be different and his love affair with soudns and prodcuton.

Trombone Shorty's Alvin Ford, Jr. talks about growing up dreaming of being a touring drummer, sharing the stage with his kindergarten buddy and more.

Narada Micahel Walden is a legend. The drummer who's crossed over may genres, including: Funk, fusion, rock and pop is far more than a drummer. Once a member of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Jeff Beck's band Walden then set his sites on pop music, becoming one of the most influential producers of all time. He's responsible for artists like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Tevin Campbell and many others, serving as a producer, performer and songwriter, boasting fifty seven (57) #1 hits, Three (3) Grammy Awards and one (1) Emmy Award. I could fill the rest of this page with accolades but just listen to our conversation and you'll get an idea of how important Narada has been to American Music over the last 3 decades.

Daniel looks at the unique issues faced by musicians in balancing a passion for their craft while sustaining long term relationships.

Rejection is inevitable. In music and in life. The goal isn't to avoid rejection, but to change your relationship from rejection and learn from it.