In episode #16 of the Groove Guru Podcast, we explore the heart of accessing calmness before performing and in the process of living life. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

(0:40) Reframing uncomfortable feelings

(2:16) Implications of thinking into emotions

(3:44) Reliable states of mind

(5:30) A simple way to feel calm before any performance

(7:07) Living beyond fear

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Here we delve into a fundamental yet often overlooked factor that shapes 100% of our experience and results in life.  I'll be sharing practical examples to illustrate how understanding this factor can unlock your potential to give your best performances and experience greater fulfilment in whatever you do.

Join me as we explore:

• Keys to listening well

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(Originally aired on 6 Nov 2023)

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I recently had a blast speaking with Billy Doherty, best known as the drummer of the iconic Northern Irish band, The Undertones.

In our recent shows together I've gotten to know Billy Doherty as a dear friend, who not only is part of one of the most successful bands to emerge from Northern Ireland and the punk era, but someone who is incredibly passionate and enthusiastic about what he does, especially in the area of drumming and music!

In this conversation, Billy shares some great stories of his drumming journey with the Undertones. It’s filled with many cherished memories and present-day delights of his experience The Undertones and more, all informed with much rocking enthusiasm!

Some episode highlights:

Tales of the origins and development of The Undertones from past to present

Stories of the band’s relationship with influential DJ John Peel and their breakthrough with “Teenage Kicks”

Unforgettable moments of sharing the stage with The Clash

Billy's unwavering passion for drumming and music

Here’s to your enjoyment of this one!

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(Originally aired on 4 Jun 2023)

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In this episode of the Groove Guru Podcast, I lay out some essential concepts for this very pertinent topic on a very practical basis related to drumming and music. I also go beyond the surface level to the psychological - and even deeper - to help you realise the inner state of mind that sets you up to win in whatever field you are involved in.

Here are some of the angles covered:

Keys to groove in a musical sense

How to find the heart of the groove every day, even if you're not a musician

Effortlessly dropping limiting beliefs

Naturally accessing 'the zone'

Showing up your best

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(Originally aired on 12 May 2023)

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To perform at our best in any endeavour, it goes without saying that preparation is key!  In this episode of the Groove Guru Podcast, I talk about how I prepare for tours as a freelance musician and give some examples of my process for that based on some of my work with Hugh Cornwell and Wishbone Ash.  I also answer some common questions I've received about dealing with fear and anxiety and being more confident about performing.  Enjoy!

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(Originally aired on 14 Apr 2023)

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Darby Todd is currently the drummer for the super-prolific and exceptionally-talented Devin Townsend, and in this podcast we discuss Darby's career, his playing with Devin and much more and we generally have a blast!

Here are some of the points covered:

• Darby’s Drumming Beginnings

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(Originally aired on 8 Apr 2023)

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In episode #10 of the Groove Guru Podcast, I answer a question that is perhaps the most common question I've been asked by my students and clients who want to become professional in the music and creative industries, and that is: 'how do I get my foot in the door and have my first big break - how do I create such opportunities?'

One of the most powerful approaches I have found to authentically serve people is teaching by example, not just what I have heard from others and learned from books, audios and videos I've studied, and in GGP #10 I do this by telling the story of how I was asked to play with original frontman, singer, songwriter of The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell.  I also share some key points of wisdom that I have accumulated along the way relating to creating more opportunities in the ways that you want to, whatever industry you want to work in.

Enjoy!

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(Originally aired on 21 Mar 2023)

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Pete Ray Biggin is renowned for his work as the drummer with Level 42 and along the way he has drummed for Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson and Incognito amongst other great acts, and continues to lead his own super-funky group PBUG (formerly known as The PB Underground).

In this episode of the Groove Guru Podcast we went into some tantalising territory such as...

How Pete's career has developed

The moment that Mark King from Level 42 called

Pete's playing with Level 42

The hardest things to do as a musician

Being as prepared as possible

Mindset and how you are what you think

Pete's work with PBUG

The best advice Pete's ever received

and much more...

Strap yourselves in!

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(Originally aired on 5 Mar 2023)

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In this solocast I share some insights and practices I find really helpful in being at my best in various areas of life, from health, to my music work and more - whatever scenario I'm focused on really - and it's by tapping into what I sometimes refer to natural intelligence that most fundamentally facilitates that.

Here are some of the key points covered in Groove Guru Podcast #8:

How We Try To Solve Problems From The Outside-In And The Fallacy Of That

Working With Natural Intelligence

Seeing Problems As Opportunities To Level Up

Inner World Precedes Outer World

Why Knowledge Alone Isn't Power

Why We Don't Do What We Know To Do And How To Address That

Two Powerful Questions To Help You Achieve Your Goals

Much more...

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(Originally aired on 17 Feb 2023)

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In this solocast, I explore the matter of how to access more creativity whatever you do, something relevant to us all as we go about our lives and work.

Here are some of the key points covered:

The Relationship Of Creativity To Thought

The Principle Of Thought

Creating More Creativity

Navigating Uncertainty In The Creative Process

Having Goals That Light You Up

and more...

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(Originally aired on 10 Feb 2023)

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