I'm joined by Marc Dicciani, drummer extraordinaire and Dean of the College of the Arts in Philadelphia. We're talking about practice and the brain.   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

Such an ambiguous term...making it. I get asked a lot about "making it". So in this episode I break it out.   I also give you some killer tips that have worked for me in the past when it comes to networking with other musicians.   And lastly...exercising for the drummer. Lots of questions on fitness over the years. This is just one example. I was a personal trainer for 6 years, so I definitely have thoughts on the subject. I'm not a doctor nor do I pretend to play one on the internet. Consult a qualified professional before engaging in any workout routine or strenuous physical activity.   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

No doubt about it...depression is a real thing. And it can wreak HAVOC in our drumming and our practice time.   So what can we do about it?   I'll be the first to tell you...I'm not a doctor and I don't pretend to play one on the internet. If you need professional help, please take the steps to get it. Mental health is an often neglected and belittled thing...but it shouldn't be. You only get one mind...take care of it.   I get this sort of question a lot. Here's what I do, what I have done, and what I've advised my students to do. There are definitely things we can do to make sure we're in as healthy of a mental space as we can be. And that may very well mean getting some professional help.    If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

How do you study other drummers?   Why the flip do we need to know our drum history?   Today on The Drum Show Stephen and Bart are answering more of YOUR questions.   Go check out the Drum History podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drum-history/id1439751014   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

How do we get the most out of one sticking? Knowing TONS of stickings and rudiments makes zero difference if you can't actually use them.   How do I learn songs quickly? I go through how I make quickie charts to use on a gig. It's saved my butt many times!   Goals...huge topic. One we just don't spend enough time on in our practice time. Here's my thoughts and what's worked for me and my students.   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

How do you buy cymbals on a budget? How do you clean cymbals? Should you clean cymbals? How do you properly store your cymbals? Where the flip do cymbals come from???   In this episode I'm joined by master cymbal maker Paul Francis. Paul is the world's PREMIER expert on the art of cymbal making and has been the head cymbal maker, innovator, and overall genius at Zildjian for many years. Such an honor to have him answering these very common questions that I get about cymbals every week. I hope you enjoy!   Follow Paul here: https://www.instagram.com/cymbalcraftsman/   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected]   Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

Today on The Drum Show Stephen is answering more of YOUR questions.   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

Today on The Drum Show Stephen is answering more of YOUR questions.   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

Today on The Drum Show Stephen is answering more of YOUR questions.   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc

Today on The Drum Show Stephen is answering more of YOUR questions!   If you have a question for Stephen to answer you can send it to [email protected].    Free series on how to create drum fills: https://www.stephensdrumshed.com/creating-drum-fills-signup/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephensdrumshed/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrummerEtc