Andrew and I originally sat down back in late February and had a great conversation. I was excited to share it with you and then, you know… ‘RONA showed up!

So first off, I hope you are keeping well. Secondly, let’s get into this episode’s content…

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• 5:40 – Andrew’s drumming journey

We're so excited to bring you this conversation with Jon Saldanha.

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In this episode we chat with the guys behind the Air Throne - Joe Volk, John Paul Gentile, and Bobby Strand.

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I'm really excited to share this episode with you for two reasons:

• I really dig what Highlands Worship is up to

You can find the show notes at worshipdrummer.com/028

This episode has been 2 years in the making. You think I'm joking, but it's true. I messaged Brian around 2 years ago, we agreed to do this, and it's taken this long for me to get it done! My fault, not his! 😬

Brian Beihl (yes, it's a German last name) plays drums for Big Daddy Weave and in this episode we chat about drums, playing through pain, and daily disciplines that help him stay grounded even when he's out on tour.

Shownotes and Transcript: worshipdrummer.com/027

Thanks for joining us for Episode 26 as Worship Drummer turns 8!

In this episode Jon Manna answers questions from the Worship Drummer Fam and gives us a deeper look at the story of the Worship Drummer platform as we know it today.

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Episode 025 is a re-broadcast from our January online hangout in the Worship Drummer Green Room featuring Elevation Worship's Luke Anderson and Vincent Baynard.

Don't miss our next hangout, this coming Tuesday with Planetshakers' Andy Harrison and Josh Ham (Bass). Join the WD Green Room!

In Episode 024 we chat with Jonathan Camey, who currently is on staff at Lakewood Church as their main drummer. He's also got a twin brother in the band, Joel, and things get serious in this episode as we explore themes of tragedy and triumph. It's a good one, so grab a cup of coffee or put on your seatbelt (if you're commuting) and get ready for a good one!

• Joel Osteen - Night of Hope

2:45 — Home Life and Upbringing

8:00 — A Prophetic Word

10:45 — Playing at Lakewood

12:05 — Dealing with Unexpected Tragedy

14:50 — How things work at Lakewood and the challenge of having an arena as a church venue.

18:46 — Maintaining Optimal Health

23:20 — The Pressure of playing at Lakewood

25:05 — Ableton and Editing Stems

28:06 — How To Approach Playing with a Percussionist (Jav j

30:41 — Simplest way to eliminate mic bleed around your kit and other tips for the studio

35:48 — One thing Jon is working through at the moment

40:18 — How do you stay fresh spiritually?

Every wonder what prophetic drumming actually means? Or how "following the leading of the Spirit" applies to us a drummers? this episode with Rolf Wam Fjell is like a master class on the spiritual side of what it means to be a worship drummer.

This episode is pure gold and I encourage you to actually get a notebook out as you listen - it's that good!

1. Journey to Hillsong

Watch more from Rolf from his WD Insta takeover on WD's  WD's IGTV. 

• Worship Drum Samples

I have a million reasons why I’m not qualified to do this, and one reason why I am - Jesus!

My ambition and my heart’s desire is to bring the best to the King of kings

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In 2015 I sat backstage and had my first opportunity to watch Jen Ledger (Skillet) play! She played with instensity, precision, and power and I was never the same again! In episode 022, Jen unpacks her journey to becoming Skillet's drummer at the age of 18, and this episode is full of wisdom! 

Get your note-taking device of choice ready as we get into it here!

1. Playing - from 200 to 15,000

Advice for young drummers 

LEDGER - Jen’s Solo Project

Struggling with Anxiety and Panic/Fear (Song: Not Dead Yet)

Keeping your drumming from plateauing, and staying fresh?

Being the Drummer vs the lead singer

On keeping the heart before beat

• The School of Worship - Kenosha, WI

“John Cooper really didn’t want me to try out.” 

“The one thing I was sure of is that He would not be using me and my drumming because it was the thing that I felt the weakest at.”

“Even in my work with Skillet, It’s my weakness [drumming] - the one thing I thought He couldn’t use about me, that has become the very thing that He’s displayed His glory through!”

“It felt so clear to me that this has nothing to do with me and everything to do with Him lining things up.”

"If you’re faithful with the little/mundane, God can open and trust you with a lot."

"So many place their identity in drumming, music, and songwriting. We often mix up the calling of God with our own dreams and desires. But a healthy reminder is that those who lose their lives, find their lives."

“Music can be an idol for people - it can get mixed up because you can feel like your doing it for God.”

“I’m trying to be someone that has too much faith, rather than too little.”

“How do you do two bands at once? I don’t know, but God does!”

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