THE DRUMMERGY PODCAST with host Fred "Fredrock" Fischer

The best drummer in the world is totally subjective. However, there are differing degrees of ability that contribute to the list of the greatest drummers in the world. Some may say it's a popularity contest........I'd agree that is a big factor. Maybe instead who is the best, it could be who had the most influence. What is your opinion (from December 26. 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook. All episodes on YouTube and Podcast Audio Platforms.

If you play music with other people, it's only a matter of time before disagreement and conflict happen. It's unavoidable. So, how should you handle it? Communication is the biggest and most important factor. If nothing is said then nothing is resolved.......that leads to anger and resentment. Here are some tips to consider. (from December 19, 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook. All episodes on YouTube and Podcast Audio Platforms.

It's important to show gratitude. Can you really express it in an authentic way? How can you bring the emotion and feel into music? Here's one way I think about bringing music to life through heartfelt thanks. (from December 12, 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook. All episodes on YouTube and Podcast Audio Platforms

KISS and the end of the road, the end of an era. How the band KISS had such a profound and influential impact on so many musicians. (from December 5, 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook. All episodes on YouTube and audio podcast platforms.

Reaching out to people you don't know but want to know can be a very uncomfortable position to be in BUT in order to move forward in your career, it's a necessary step to network with people. The more you get out of your comfort zone, the larger your comfort zone becomes. (from November 28, 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook. Audio uploaded to podcast platforms. Spotify, Apple, Amazon

It can be heavy talking about our mortality but one important aspect is what we will leave behind, what is our legacy? Here's the story of my friendship with world renowned drummer, Peter Magadini. With a huge resume of artist he's played with including Diana Ross, Peter was also known as the preeminent authority on polyrhythms. An active member PAS and one of the board members of Modern Drummer Magazine. Peter's life as a performer, recording artist, teacher, and author, he was also a kind and caring individual. It was my honor to call him my friend. (from November 21, 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook

Success is hard to define since it means so many different things to many people. I do believe there are fundamental principals that can lead to the success of what ever it is you are after. (from November 14, 2023)

Song writing is most definitely a special skill set. There are a lot of aspects to song writing but in the end, is it enjoyable for your audience? Instruments in tune, steady tempo, singer on pitch, overall mix and production of the recording can be huge contributing factors. (from November 7, 2023)

When things don't go right, we are quick to see the failure in others. What if the problem is you? Blame yourself and then seek advice from those who can actually help you! (October 31, 2023)

People ask the dreamer what their fall back plan is.....their Plan B? What if we just focused on making Plan A the PLAN? (from October 24, 2023)