THE DRUMMERGY PODCAST with host Fred "Fredrock" Fischer

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding musicians and endorsements. The assumption that everything is "free" and how lucky that person must be! Endorsements are relationships between the manufacturer and the artists. If you are looking for an endorsement from your favorite gear manufacturer, ask yourself these questions. How long have I loyally used this brand? How successful is my current, musical situation? Am I a full time musician? Am I a music teacher? What presence do I have on social media? What kind of exposure will this brand get? Many companies have a questioner on their websites for musicians inquiring an endorsement deal. (from May 21, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube

Art and Technology......how do they co-exist? Technology definitely helps bring the world closer and offer opportunities to would've been missed otherwise. On-line drum lessons, remote recording sessions......all possible through the magic of technology. (from May 14, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube

Being happy for other's can be difficult. Jealousy is definitely a factor. Accepting the truth that somebody is succeeding despite your advice of "that's impossible" or "good luck with that" can lead to resentment and animosity towards your friends. What if, you helped celebrate their success? (from May 7, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube.

We live in a world of instant everything.......including the desire for success without the work. Some times success comes in the form of consistently showing up and doing the work over a long period of time. 90% of show business is showing up! Having clear goals, a well formulated plan, taking action, and staying focused, is the only way to do it.............and it all takes TIME! (from April 30, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube

In the world of on-line "experts" there's a lot of discourse over just about everything including HOW to count! Time signatures in music is one of them. There are many ways to view how time and rhythm are counted. Is there a difference between 4/4 and 12/8? Or is it simply a preferred way of writing out triplets? Isn't still 4 groupings of 3? I think so! (from April 23, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video episode available on YouTube

Put your mask on first. This is one of the instructions given for airline travel. It's important to take care of yourself first THEN help others. If you are incapacitated you are of no help to those around you. Self care isn't selfish but necessary to be of service to others. Make sure you leave room for you! (from April 16, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video episode available on YouTube

When it comes to recording your music, there's an excitement to hearing the final mix. For musicians new to the recording process, there's an understandable curiosity to the mix process. However, is you want the most efficient, streamlined process.........you need to leave the mix engineer ALONE! Preparing tracks for mixing takes time and focus. Let the mix engineer get a LISTENABLE mix ready BEFORE all the overwhelming requests for something different. You hired them, let them work! (from April 9, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube

The drum beat, tempo, dynamic, is the foundation to the overall feel, groove, and mood of a song. Musical awareness is so important. Don't get lost in your own self serving view. What is best for the song? (from March 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is show about life and music. Video available on YouTube

With millions of people constantly uploading content, how do you stand out? Is your post/story/reel/video getting 3 seconds of time or more? Social Media can be a great tool if you can use it to your advantage. (from March 24, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube

Time keeping is the drummers first and foremost responsibility. If the drummer isn't concerned about keeping steady time, who else is? Just "feel it man", will never cut it. Every musician should have excellent time. The great debate continues. (from March 19, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube