A brief response to the grief, rage, confusion, and sadness that is spreading throughout the world. RIP George Floyd.

This week I had the opportunity to chat with an amazing human being and friend of mine, Ms. Ellen Williams. She's an artist, designer, former comedian, and all around great person. We explore some topics such as common lifestyle choices of creatives, the importance of having a creative outlet other than your "career-oriented" pursuit, being honest with yourself, and more.

Check out her art on Instagram: @imellenwilliams

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On this week's episode of In The Groove, I explain why I didn't upload a podcast last week and briefly describe how I dealt with the unpleasant situation. The good news is that I turned one of the worst mental days of my life into something positive: a more focused vision with my drumming. And for next week, I can't wait to share the amazing conversation I had with visual artist Ellen Williams, the first guest to join In The Groove! 

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In this week's episode I keep it brief. I discuss my shift in mindset from breadth to depth - going deeper with my current knowledge and skillset rather than trying to stretch myself too thin. Then I talk about an experience I had last week that reminded me that it's OK to be playful every once in a while even though you're serious about achieving greatness. The key is to find balance between playful/creative practice and regimented/critical practice.

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In this week's episode of In The Groove I recap the Snoop Dogg transcription I finished last week, talk about what I'm practicing this week (some Richard Spaven), and then dive into the importance of defining your goals and values in order to create a roadmap to achieve them.

I even get a little vulnerable and share my "personal manifesto" of values and how I want to live my life.

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On this week's episode I share my thoughts regarding how we can reframe doubt and even welcome it, how I find and make the most out of inspiration whenever I can, and what I'm practicing lately.

Doubt is something that can be anxiety-provoking and even threatening to our dreams/goals. But I hope this episode helps make it a little less scary and something that can eventually be met face-to-face.

Have a great week. If you want to support what I'm up to, please hit the subscribe button and share with your friends or anyone who you think might benefit from this podcast. If you'd like to hear about a specific topic or really enjoyed something in the episode, let me know!

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As some of you know, I’m a huge proponent of physical health and its effects on improving our overall wellness, and consequently, our musicianship. Last week I completed my 100th workout in a row, so I figured I'd talk about why I'm such an ambassador of fitness. 

In this episode of In The Groove I recap some of the highlights from the past week. They include transcribing Adam Deitch, not drinking coffee for four days, and talking with strangers from Instagram! You can find a picture of the handwritten transcription in my most recent blog post "Being Open & Present".

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Welcome to my first ever podcast: In The Groove

Since this is the first episode, I spend a little time talking about why I even wanted to start a podcast. Then I share my thoughts about entering the "Actual Proof Challenge" drumming competition, comparison, and the importance of setting goals. My goal is to help drummers and musicians become more well rounded humans through their instrument.

My opinion is that we must take a holistic approach and address our physical, mental, and spiritual wellness in order to maximize our potential as humans, and as a result, become a "better" musician. Have a great week. If you want to support what I'm up to, please hit the subscribe button, and share with your friends or anyone who you think might benefit from this podcast.

If you'd like to hear about a specific topic or really enjoyed something about the episode, let me know in the comments! To stay up to date on new episodes, drumming videos, and blog posts: Follow me on Instagram: @groovi_drums Visit my blog: groovidrums.com/blog