Drummers on Drumming

The Drum Panel: Jessica screams at Ben to shut up.

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Welcome back to Drummers on Drumming, a podcast powered by Big Fat Snare Drum.

I’m Ben Hilzinger, and this is another segment of The Drum Panel.

Joining me:

Jessica Burdeaux (@jburdsbeats)

Touring drummer (Covet, City Mouth) and content creator balancing real-world gigs with online presence.

George Martinez (@skinnygeorge)

Former full-time studio drummer turned educator, content creator, and all-around thoughtful voice on longevity.


In this episode:

  • “It’s complicated” — how your relationship with drums changes over time
  • The weird shift from loving music more than drumming itself
  • Why chasing constant growth can actually burn you out
  • Letting students (or bandmates) make their own mistakes
  • The difference between chaos on tour vs. stability later in life
  • Content creation vs. real life: what actually matters
  • The pressure of the algorithm and why it messes with your head
  • Posting what you should vs. posting what’s actually real
  • Why documenting your own growth beats chasing views
  • The moment Instagram stopped making sense for everyone
  • Touring, playing live, and why that still beats the internet
  • The balance between being a musician and being a human
  • Saying no to gigs, content, or work that drains you
  • Why stepping away actually makes you better when you come back
  • The quiet insecurity of band feedback (trash can endings, anyone?)
  • Being your own worst critic… and why that never really goes away
  • What each of us is secretly proud of in our playing right now
  • Groove, touch, and making simple parts feel really good
  • Being easy to work with vs. being flashy
  • Why feel, energy, and stage presence still get you hired

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