You have heard Robin Diaz all over the radio, whether you realize it or not! Robin has been one of the go to drummers of the LA Session scene for years and has worked with artists such as Chris Cornell, Keith Urban, Simple Plan, LIVE, Courtney Love,  Kelly Clarkson, O.A.R., Billy Corgan,, Nikka Costa,, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, 3 Doors Down, One Direction, KISS and many more.   Robin joined us to talk about what it took him to break into the LA session and live scene, selecting the right gear, tuning, home recording, "ghost" drumming and more.  

Robin uses the Vater 5A Stretch model.  

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Drum education fun with Jeff Bowders and fellow Vater Artist Dom Famularo! Jeff talks about his background, being a student at Musicians Institute to then teaching there, publishing his own educational books and more. Jeff also teaches a lesson on a pad during this great talk. Jeff uses the Vater Power House model.

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Mario Calire guest hosts this chat with fellow Vater Drumstick Artist Adam Deitch [Lettuce / Break Science / Pretty Lights]. They get into Adam's growing up, influences, his time with Average White Band, John Scofield, Wyclef John and many more. 

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Ralph Rolle of Nile Rodgers & Chic joined us to talk about his growing up in the Bronx, getting into music, his lengthy career and starting a cookie business. Ralph spent 14 seasons as the house drummer for the legendary TV show “Showtime at the Apollo”, he was AR at Jive Records and he’s performed with a list of musical greats a mile long including Sting, Bono,  Biggie Smalls, Paul Simon, John Legend, Lady Gaga, among many others. On top of all that, Ralph is also and educator and CEO of an international cookie company, Soul Snacks! Hosted by Vater Drumstick Artist  Dom Famularo!

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Vater Drumstick Artists Dave DiCenso and Dom Famularo caught up to discuss drum education, his background and career. Dave also talks about the shift to online teaching and how to adapt and work around specific challenges that come with virtual lessons to help both educators and students to achieve continued success and stay inspired by drumming.

Dave DiCenso is one of those musicians that can sit down and play any style! Dave's credits include hardcore legends Cro-Mags and Shelter, rock acts Steve Morse Band, John Finn Group and Two Ton Shoe, pop icons Duran Duran, Jazz pianist Hiromi, Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci, Extreme/Van Halen singer Gary Cherone and Josh Groban among others. Educationally, Dave has been a teacher at Berklee College of Music since 1994, has published two books, and has performed at major drum events around the world.

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Vater Drumsticks Artists and father & son musical duo Jay and Max Weinberg talk with Dom Famularo! They go over what got them into drumming, their influences, playing professionally, Jay subbing the drum seat in Springsteen's band for his dad for a world tour, their Vater Drumstick models and so much more. Recorded December 15, 2020

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Dennis Brennan, Head of Touring for Q Prime Artist Management, gives a unique insight into the touring world.  Dennis talks about how he started out touring in the late 80's, making his way to tour managing acts like Snot(Band), Sevendust, Disturbed, Josh Groban and now being on the other end of it as Head of Touring for Q Prime Management where he works with acts like Metallica, Journey, Muse, Disturbed, Volbeat, Cage The Elephant and more.  Vater Drumsticks Artist Mike Wengren of Disturbed also joined in to talk about working with Dennis throughout his career. Hosted by Dom Famularo

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Zachary Alford digs in and talks about coming up in the New York music and art scene, getting a career and profile boost by joining the B52's, getting called to audition and get the gig with Bruce Springsteen, touring and recording with David Bowie, working with Billy Joel and so much more. Hosted by Vater Artist Dom Famularo. 

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She’ll make you laugh...she’ll inspire you....sharing great stories of being a professional musician and much more, Mona Tavakoli joined Vater Drumsticks and Dom Famularo for a live chat.  Mona has made music and toured the world with Jason Mraz, Raining Jane, Sara Bareilles, Andy Grammer, Colbie Caillat and many more. She is also co-founder/co-director of the Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles.

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Sharing their very personal stories of struggles and resilience to overcome substance abuse, how it affected their musical careers, relationships, day to day lives and much more is Vater Drumstick Artists VICTOR INDRIZZO [Alanis Morissette] and DREW HESTER [Stevie Nicks], along with Legendary Guitarist/Vocalist JOE WALSH of The Eagles and multi-Instrumentalist JASON FREESE of Green Day, hosted by DOM FAMULARO!

The goal of having this discussion is to help anyone out there that is feeling overwhelmed, and in need of encouragement and understanding that they are not alone during these difficult times.. Mental health is being put to the test and substance dependency is a huge concern these days. Victor, Drew, Joe and Jason have all lived it, hit a tipping point and successfully fought their way back to now be amazing inspirations and positive forces of help, guidance and understanding.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness: 800-950-6264

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255

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