Drummer's Resource

As as drummer, I'm sure you've had ringing in your ear before. And, if you're anything like me, you probably thought nothing of it. The scary part is that ANY TIME you have ringing in your ear, it's a result of irreversible hearing loss. I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Jackson […]

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In this podcast, Daniel continues his deep dive into Royal Crown Revue's two-year saga on the fabled Warped Tour. Highlights include the making of Royal Crown's award winning video for "Barflies at the Beach," and the experience of playing on Warped's rare international forays to Europe, Australia and Japan. What's covered in this session: The […]

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Marcus Gilmore is a decedent of drumming royalty. His grandfather is the great Roy Haynes and for most people that'd be a cross to bear. Marcus was never intimidated by his grandfather's presence, though and was inspired to make his own name. Over the years his initiative has proven effective and Marcus has create a […]

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Lauren Jenkins may be one of the most recognizable drum photographers around. With shoots on her resume with drummers like Mike Johnston, Questlove and Jost Nickel she's quietly shaping how the drum world looks…one photo at time. In the conversation Lauren breaks down what makes a great drum photo, the biggest mistakes to avoid and […]

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In this podcast, Daniel recounts the nearly two years that his band Royal Crown Revue spent on the fabled Warped Tour. What's covered in this session: The unlikely story of how a swing band ended up on a punk rock tour for nearly two years. The story behind the Warped Tour, the largest traveling music […]

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Steve Pruitt the Oklahoma native who moved to Texas to study with Ed Soph at University of North Texas found himself thrust into the music scene of Denton, Texas. He was one of the original drummers in Snarky Puppy and was regularly gigging with a variety of different artists. But, finding the need to reinvent […]

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There are so many drumstick options on the market and it can get overwhelming at times. I got a chance to sit down and chat with Elijah Navarro from Promark about all things drumsticks. We dive deep into everything from the significance of the number (5, 7, 2, etc) to the tip, taper,and balance and […]

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Do you constantly hear music in your head? Follow Daniel as he documents his own internal soundtrack and takes a deep dive into the subject of "ear worms." Although they can certainly be irritating, it turns out we can actually utilize ear worms to help enhance our creativity. What's covered in this session: Daniel shares […]

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Mike Portnoy has been a trailblazer since early in his career, notable by being one of the youngest drummers to ever be inducted into the Modern Drummer hall of fame at age 37 – an honor only enjoyed by one other drummer, Neil Peart. For 25 years Mike served as the driving force behind the […]

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As drummers, the one thing that serves as therapy for our hectic lives is sitting behind the kit and escaping into the moment. But, what happens when you've lost that drive? What happens when you don't feel inspired to play or practice? What happens when it seems like a chore just to get to the […]

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