Nadia is a professor of kinesiology and occupational biomechanics and biomedical engineering (with concentrations in biomechanics and neurophysiology). Recently she has been doing research on rockstars and drummers and their energy expendature on stage. This is how I ran across her work through twitter. I noticed some very well named drummers that she was studying and it peaked my interest to have her on the show. We cover a lot on the statistics that she has recorded with drummers like Todd Sucherman, Barry Kerch, Rich Redmond, Matt Halpern, and much more! There's also some nuggets of wisdom in this episode that will inspire you.

Website: www.uwindsor.ca/kinesiology/455/dr-nadia-azar

Twitter: @DrNadiaAzar

Facebook: @DrNadiaAzar

Instagram: @DrNadiaAzar

Amy Hall has been a friend of mine now for a couple of years through Twitter and Instagram. She lives just up the road from me in Raleigh NC (2 hrs away) where she plays in 3 bands. Heart Brigade; a Heart/Zeppelin tribute band, Bad Incorporated; a Bad Company/Paul Rodgers tribute band, and the Johnny Orr Band. Amy’s work ethic has recently gained her some notoriety through Dum Magazine with their series #WCW (read here)

Amy talks with me about how to balance family and playing music, the drumming community, her very unique Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum, and much more!

Website: amydrums.com

Twitter: @Amy_Drums

Instagram: @Amy_Drums

James is a good friend of mine I got to know through twitter back when I was doing the "Behind The Kit" Podcast. I remember seeing his drums and thinking of how great they looked. We connected and talked through messages for a while, me trying to get James on my show. At the time James didn't think he'd have anything to bring to the table but eventually we made it happen and boy was he wrong! This episode will inspire you to chase after your passion and give you insight on just how James did that very thing. Lots of wisdom in this one! Enjoy!

www.beierdrums.com

Twitter: @beierdrums

Jeremy is a good friend of mine that was a past guest on Behind The Kit Podcast back in 2015. Jeremy is a professional drummer, producer, and speaker located in Minneapolis. It's very cool to see Jeremy keeping busy while keeping a balance between music and family life. He's a humble soul that has chased his passion and turned it into a full time career. Jeremy shares a lot of great information on this episode that will inspire you to get after it and to never give up!

Website: jeremyschreifels.com

Twitter: @Music_By_Jeremy

Instagram: @musicbyjeremy

I found Adam on Twitter a few months back and was amazed at his work ethic... Adam uploads a video every day of his daily practice sessions that he wakes up at 4:30 am for every morning! Adam is a super humble person that is working hard at his craft on a daily basis to have "ecstatic improvisation through technical mastery of the drum set". I have his post notifications turned on so that I have a reminder each morning to get my butt in gear and get to work! Adam played drums for 20 years and suddenly stopped. After leaving from Nashville TN Adam moved into the woods in Oregon where he built a home. Now he works at his craft every morning before going to his day job in hopes to move more freely behind the kit.

Website: www.dirtybandana.com

Twitter: @dirtybandana

Jessie was a previous guest on Behind The Kit podcast that I used to run back in 2016. This is the first time in a while that we had the chance to catch up and talk about drums, and life in general. Jessie plays drums for theater art in Brooklyn NY as well as Jazz, and R&B. She has a determination to work hard for what she is passionate about... Music. This was a great hang and conversation with a lot of life lessons that could those of you looking into doing this music thing full time. Keep your head up and keep pushing forward. Persistence is key.

Find out more about Jessie at. www.jessiemnelson.com

Twitter: @deeperbeats

Instagram: jessie.m.nelson

Soundcloud: jmnmusic

Nathan and I have grown up together playing music. Nate was coming into town from Florida so I decided to get him on the show to share a little bit about what he's currently doing and some cool stories from both of our pasts! This was a great conversation and hang with one of my best friends. I like to call Nate my musical soul mate haha! We've written and recorded numerous songs and albums as well as played many shows and Sunday mornings together.

Nate also gives some insight on his new venture The Leadership Kit. A no BS approach to improving your leadership skills for any setting.

Check it out over at www.theleadershipkit.com

Instagram: @leadershipkit