Drummer's Resource

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 full-time player, producer and arranger in Minnesota, all while balancing being a full-time dad, spending many long nights on the road and flying in and […]

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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 it up in Philadelphia which was nostalgic for me since I'm originally form Philly and have seen many concerts at the Wells Fargo Center. Rather […]

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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. For the rest of us, we need to have multiple irons in fire if we want to make a career in music business. But, what […]

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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 in new York City before landing the gig with the multi-platinum artist Train in 2014. Shoals has a unique, winding story of how he went […]

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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 to make a sonic change. Evans Drumheads "Head of Product" Sergio Bonsignore breaks down different types of heads, how to make the best choices, best […]

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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 behind The Pumpkin's success, serving as not only their drummer but also as their long term strategists while running their entire global touring business. Jimmy's […]

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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 an educated answer. I've always "done what feels right" for me, but I have no idea of that will work for you. Luckily, John Lamb […]

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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 began his musical career in drum and bugle corps, and eventually became a tympanist, which he still considers himself to be today. Although extremely talent […]

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Nate Smith, the Virginia native and current NYC resident, has been tearing up the scene for years but recently has been gaining more and more attention, mainly because of his use of social media. As someone who who has both an infectious groove and facility to wow the toughest of critics, Nate is quickly becoming […]

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Your playing is paramount to your success. Period. But it doesn't matter how well you play…if you can't get along with people and have a poor attitude, your phone won't ring. There are plenty of players who are in the top echelon of drummers but can't get a gig. Why? They're arrogant, can't get along […]

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