Drummer's Resource

In this podcast, Daniel defines the "unusual life" that we lead as musicians, and offers five strategies designed to help you acknowledge, accept and embrace the radical idea of turning your passions into a meaningful livelihood. What's covered in this session: Daniel defines what he means by the "unusual life" of an artist, and explains […]

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Jim Bogios, the longtime drummer of Counting Crows and Bay Area native is no stranger to success as a drummer. Getting started at the ripe age of 12, performing is in his blood…but, although he had a jumpstart on his career, Jim's hard work and preparation have been the keys to his success over the […]

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We all know them…the haters…the people who love to watch others fail and always have something negative to say about everything. The scary truth is that their attitude, mindset and how they approach life can effect you more than you know. I've been around my fair share of haters, but they don't last long because […]

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It's hard to summarize Bill Bruford's career or impact on the drumming community as a whole in a few sentences., but let me give you a 35,000 foot view of what he's accomplished. Bill was the founding drummer of the iconic and ground-breaking band, YES and after his departure went on to work with King […]

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In this session, Daniel continues his in-depth exploration of grip, breaking down each three of the primary grips (German, French and Traditional), sharing their origins, and showing exercises to develop each one. What's covered in this session: A deeper look at the evolution and tradition of each of the three primary grips. Where they come […]

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You can say that Vinnie Amicio was at the right place at the right time and you'd be half-right. When Amico, who's been a member of the band moe. since 1996, was originally asked to join the band, he declined. The band was just getting it footing and couldn't provide a stable income for Amico […]

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Jessee Kirshbaum is an music industry vet who started at a young age and quickly made a name for himself as one of the hottest agents in NYC. Over the years he's adapted his plan, kept his ear to the ground and saw the shift in the music business happening before everyone else. This foresight […]

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If you think of Chris Coleman there's no way to think of him other than behind a drum kit It's hard to imagine that Chris wasn't planning on pursuing a career as a drummer until an eye-opening experience at his job. Needless to say, it's obvious he made a great choice and widely recognized as […]

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As you know, this podcast is about drumming but I like to pepper in guests who can help serve you in other ways. Why? Because, although we're all drummers, we're also moms, dads, accountants, weekend warriors, etc. Juggling life, job, gigging, practicing, kids and everything else life throws at you can be a challenge. Enter: […]

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In the first of two sessions focusing on grip, Daniel unpacks the fundamentals involved with holding a drumstick, and explains why a deeper understanding of grip is vital if we want to play with greater clarity, consistency and articulation. What's covered in this session: Why the word "grip" itself is something of a misnomer. A […]

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