Drummer's Resource

David Ivory has been a staple in the Philadelphia music scene for over 25 years and has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including: The Roots, Erykah Badu, Pattie LaBelle and a long list of others. Ivory started in the late 80s in the basement of a house, then went on […]

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As one of the most recognizable figures in the drumming community, Zoro is a force to be reckoned with. He's played on the biggest stages in the world with world class acts including: Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, New Edition, and many others. He's also an in-demand clinician, author, speaker and founder of Zoro International Ministries. Zoro […]

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It's no secret that I love reading. No matter what you're going through, what you're trying to accomplish or what you're trying to learn, there's a book about it. These 7 book, in no particular order, have changed the landscape of my life in one way or another. From giving me the motivation to keep […]

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In this podcast I have the opportunity to chat with Bernard Purdie, who is arguably the most recorded drummer of all time. Purdie's signature sound can be heard on records from some of the most prolific artists in the world, including: Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, James Brown, B.B. King, totaling over […]

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Matty Amendola, most notably known for his prowess behind the kit (and his amazing afro), is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, producer, and businessman. Since the age of 13 Matty has been a professional drummer and he's quickly establishing himself as a songwriter and studio owner. Matty is promising a revolution against the current state of the […]

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There has been a meme floating around the internet that lists "10 things that require zero talent." In this session I break down the difference between talent and skill and why this list is misleading at best. "Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot […]

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Matt Halpern is no stranger to big stages, international clinics and legions of fans around the world. What you may not know is that Matt's passions extend music and carry over into the business world. As a musicians he's the heartbeat of Periphery and as a businessman he's behind endeavorers, including: Bandhappy, The Entertainment Institute, Deep […]

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There's no question whether or not the music industry has changed. Some say it's for the worse, but others see opportunity in the change and are helping others do the same. Enter, Dave Kusek. Dave has been in the music industry for over 30 years, starting in music technology, then founding Berklee Music Business School […]

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In this session I chat with the amazing Thomas Lang. Lang, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the world, has been wowing audiences around the world for decades. Not only is he known for his physical prowess behind h kit, he's also a respected touring and session drummer who's worked with […]

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This is a special edition session with my good buddy Daniel Glass. This session is fromDaniel's podcast and it's so power-packed with info, I wanted to share it with all of you! Daniel discusses the idea of "deliberate practice," and shows how a deeper understanding of this concept can help us to perform at levels we […]

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