Philadelphia-based Educator, Drumset Artist, Content Creator and Freelancer Nick Costa stops by to talk about his PASIC50 Presentation (with Marc Dicciani) on effective drumset practicing (04:45), his work as a classroom music teacher, teaching group drum lessons, being a member of the PAS Drumset Committee, and creating content on TikTok and YouTube on drumset performance and restoration (19:45), his freelancing career and working within the drumset industry (41:00), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on getting away from the “tyranny of tradition”, great movies and books, cars, and Philadelphia sports and food (01:22:40).

Finishing with a Rave on the 2012 film The Master (01:53:40).

Nick Costa links:

Nick Costa’s website

Nick Costa’s YouTube page

Nick Costa’s TikTok page

Previous Podcast Guest mentioned:

Sarah Hagan in 2019

Other Links:

Marc Dicciani

Buddy Rich

Vinnie Colaiuta

“Undone: The Sweater Song” - Weezer

Dave Elitch

“Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” - AC/DC

Practically Single

That Thing You Do! trailer

Modern Suits

American Idiot at the 2010 Tony’s

Brian Frasier-Moore

George “Spanky” McCurdy

Lil John Roberts

Christian McBride

Villanova 2018 men’s basketball

Marci Major

Chris Hanning

Bruce Jacoby

Tommy Aldridge

Mike Packer

Joey Jordison

Alex Van Halen

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 trailer

My Cousin Vinny trailer

Goodfellas trailer

Breath - James Nestor

Wim Hof Method

Allen Iverson highlights

2017 Eagles Super Bowl

Angelo’s Pizzeria South Philly

Reading Terminal Market

Alpen Rose

Pinocchio’s Restaurant

Catching The Big Fish - David Lynch

Raves:

The Master trailer