Drummer's Resource

In this podcast I talk to Tony "Thunder" Smith who is known for his wide variety work with Lou Reed, David Bowie, John Mc:Laughlin and more. Now, as a Berklee professor, Tony continues to not only tour and record but he also teaches the next generation of drummers and equips them for the real world of being […]

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I share my thoughts and insights about habits, habit formation, willpower and the difference between them. There are many common mistakes that people make when trying to form or break a habit and I want to help you avoid them. I serve up my top 5 tips for habit formation to help you ease the […]

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In this podcast I check in with Rich Redmond while he's on the road with Jason Aldean. This is Rich's second time on the podcast and we cover the importance of being multi-faceted and get in detail about what it really takes to make a career in the music business. Rich, who is no stranger to […]

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In this podcast I talk to Scott Pellegrom, who is often referred to as the "mad scientist" behind the kit for his unorthodox style and approach to playing. Make no mistake about it though, Scott is a master player and creative beyond measure and has established himself as one of Michigan's most-respected, in-demand drummers. He […]

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In this podcast I reveal the top 10 interviews of 2015 and important snippets that I pulled from each of them. Hear the guest describe, I their own words, their advice on practice, groove, failure, chops, musicality and more. "In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn." – Phil Collins (Tweet this) #10 […]

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In this podcast I talk to Thomas Pridgen who is known for his work with a slew of artists, most notably The Mars Volta. Although Thomas became a household name from his time with Mars Volta, he has been making waves for years, winning the Guitar Center Drumoff at age 9. The outspoken Pridgen has […]

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I get a ton of emails, messages, tweets, etc asking all sorts of questions ranging from "How can I practice better?" to "What's your favorite food?" and everything in between. Rather than replying to the messages individually I want these answers to benefit everyone in the Drummer's Resource Community, so I decided to add them […]

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In this podcast I talk to Luis Conte, who is arguably one of the greatest percussionists of our time. Bon in Santiago, Cuba, Conte fled Cuba as a refugee, finally landing him in Los Angeles. Since established on the scene, Luis has graced stages and albums all over the world with artists including: Madonna, Ray Charles, […]

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In this podcast I talk to Richard Danielson, drummer for the up and coming rhythm and blues band, Vintage Trouble who have toured with AC/DC, The Who and many others. Danielson, a purist when it comes to groove and sound, is a force to be reckoned with as the driving force behind the powerful group. […]

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In this podcast I do something a little different and take the audio from a video lesson and discussion with James Gadson, Tony Braunagel and Don Lombardi (founder of DW and Drumchannel.com). This lesson was all about the shuffle, why it's important, variations, and much more. As I said, this is a little different and […]

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