The 180 Drums Podcast

The man that's drummed and programmed drums on countless hits deconstructs his process for programming drums. He covers exactly what programs he uses, his steps, specific techniques, how long it takes him, and when a song needs real drums or programmed drums. We take a closer look at how a major label studio record is made.

Hip-hop drumming is a different beast, and Dan has great insight on what to expect, and how it differs from other gigs. Dan's also a monster video content engine and is constantly growing his online brand with video. He shares some his insight on how to best use video to grow your brand.

From getting fired from his full-time gig to drumming with Keith Urban and Little Big Town, Seth shares his ups and downs his career, along with how perfectly balances the demands of being a family man and a working drummer.

Adrian was a part of the first ever international theatre production to perform in Saudi Arabia. He shares his experience of what it's like to perform to an arena of people who have never seen a concert before, and what it was like to meet fellow drummers in a country that playing music was illegal for so long.

Tucker compares his experiences with different artists and breaks down the distinct differences between being a hired gun, and a band member, along with some really important lessons he's learned in both.

Mike gives us a look into his day to day performance and production rehearsals with Shawn Mendes, and how they make the most of their time on tour, to continuously practice for upcoming performances. He shares his unique approach to taking auditions, and how he's used visualization to keep focused on his goals.

Ben is a touring/sessions drummer based in Nashville, TN. He's often so busy that he clocks more than 300 gigs a year. Ben is currently on tour with LOCASH.

Christian talks about finding out what he's really good at as a drummer, and running with it, rather than fighting to try to be good at everything. He elaborates on how he measures success in his music career, and why he's built multiple revenue streams.

Greg has niched his way into the LA pop scene, touring with artists including Selena Gomez, Zella Day, Kristin Maldanado, Grace Vanderwaal, Christina Grimmie, Filter, etc… Attending Musician's Institute taught him some important lessons when it comes to auditioning and taking risks.

Marco Minnemann! The extreme drumming legend. Author of many books and DVDs, and has played for some incredible artists including Paul Gilbert, The Aristocrats, and currently Joe Satriani.