NZ Drummer Podcast

‘You know what the plan is? Get better, and don’t have any expectations. If you can go into something, getting better at it with no expectations… you only get rewards. I don’t expect anything from my instrument anymore. And guess what… the day I let that go was the day things started really happening for me.’ – Stan Bicknell.

It was great to chat to Stan just prior to the release of his Drumeo live session to youtube!

Stan is a great hang and a great guy.

We talk about…

– Being a part of ‘The New Caledonia’ and ’48 May’, backing artists such as Kimbra. And going it alone as an Instagram super drummer.

– Why you need to get your priorities straight to succeed on the drums (or life in general).

– A key word for Stan. Balance.

– Stan’s incredibly simple and logical approach on how to improve.

– Multiple listener questions, and a whole new listener call in segment!

And much, MUCH more.

* Coffee is an essential element of any half decent podcast and Stan is in the coffee game at Rumble Coffee.

* Stan only has 141 thousand followers on Instagram so please support him here.

* Do NOT miss his live lesson over at drumeo

Stan plays…

Zildjian Cymbals & Sticks

Remo Drum Heads

Pearl Drums

Allbirds

Ladies & Gentlemen… Stan Bicknell

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markcharters.com

‘Groove is a negotiation’

‘Are you overplaying, or under executing?’

‘The race for quality has no finish line’

Mark is a Brisbane based drummer, currently in Auckland with the theatre production ‘Aladdin’ which is playing at the Civic. Mark has a wealth of experience as a tutor and player.

We go in on…

– Touring life as Theatre drummer.

– Some of his favorite Aussie AND Kiwi drummers.

– Getting kidnapped in panel vans and taken to drum sheds (spoiler alert: he survived!).

– Why did Buddy Rich’s business card not have any contact details? Only the letters ‘MFIC’.

– Bass Player Jokes, BA DOM CHISH!

And much MUCH more!

Music: ‘The In Fantasy’ by The Strange Music Of Reality

Personnel:

Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Sampler – Jeremy Alsop

Drums, Loops – Mark Charters

Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer – Michael Azzopardi

Trumpet, Synthesizer – Rohan Wallis

This is fairly long episode. But it’s full of humor and GREAT info. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy! Ladies & Gentlemen… Mark Charters.

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Pretty cool way to spend New Years day. Catching up with online drum lesson guru Mike Johnston.

Mike Johnston started drumming at the age of 5. Over the next fifteen years he spent time studying with drumming legends Pete Magadini, Steve Ferrone, and Will Kennedy.

At the age of 21 he received his first major label record deal with his band Simon Says and spent the next 5 years touring the world. Mike has also toured with Warner Brothers Recording artists Filter and has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.

In 2016 Mike won the Modern Drummer Readers Poll award for Clinician/Educator of the Year.

We go in on many topics, including… What Mike is up to as of Jan 1st 2019 / dealing with haters & trolls / multiple listener questions / game changing moments / album recommendations… and much MUCH more.

Modern Drummer Podcast

mikeslessons.com

Music courtesy of Man On The Moon – ‘Beofre’

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Chris O’Connor is a drummer, composer and educator. He has performed with musicians as diverse as Don McGlashan, Trinity Roots, Neil Finn, Nadia Reid, Leila Adu, Jeff Henderson, The Phoenix Foundation, SJD, Cornerstone Roots and The Auckland Chamber Orchestra.

Music: ‘Doing The Rounds’ From the album Emerald Tablets by Chris O’Connor

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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‘Aim High…’

‘Treat every gig the same… you never know who is watching’.

As I say in the intro, this episode is for anyone who is having a hard time. If you need a drumming ‘pick me up’ this is it.

– The law of attraction.

– Why you need to set your goals sky-high.

– Practical tips for upping your game.

– Cheap vs expensive gear.

– Rob’s signature snare.

– Over playing…

– Geeking out on our favorite drummers!

Music: ‘Drop Zone’ by Rob Brown

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