A native of France, Ben Lecourt spent his childhood studying percussion with George Van Gucht of the Percussion Of Strasbourg while at conservatory in the south of France. During this time, Ben simultaneously began his discovery of bebop through private studies with various drum teachers. Spending a decade based in Paris, Ben honed his playing nightly in jazz clubs and festivals such as Montreux Jazz.
He moved to LA late 2011 where he studied music production at UCLA Extension, and dove into the local music scene. 
He has since been busy recording with the likes of Linda Perry, Mark Stoermer from The Killers, Cat Power, Rocco DeLuca as well as playing live with Denny Laine from Wings and The Moody Blues, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Nick Waterhouse, Roger Manning Jr amongst others.
He is currently on tour with Cat Power celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album “The Greatest”.
When not on the road, he can be found in his home studio, Rancho Magnolia.
In this episode, Ben talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>	How to be a good tour-mate</li>
 <li>	Growing up in the south-east of France</li>
 <li>	Moving from France to Los Angeles, US</li>
 <li>	Building new friendships and relationships in a new place</li>
 <li>	Discovering American Jazz while growing up in France </li>
 <li>	Touring with Cat Power</li>
 <li>	Preparing for a tour </li>
 <li>	Performing with legends</li>
</ul>
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A native of France, Ben Lecourt spent his childhood studying percussion with George Van Gucht of the Percussion Of Strasbourg while at conservatory in the south of France. During this time, Ben simultaneously began his discovery of bebop through private studies with various drum teachers. Spending a decade based in Paris, Ben honed his playing nightly in jazz clubs and festivals such as Montreux Jazz. He moved to LA late 2011 where he studied music production at UCLA Extension, and dove into the local music scene. He has since been busy recording with the likes of Linda Perry, Mark Stoermer from The Killers, Cat Power, Rocco DeLuca as well as playing live with Denny Laine from Wings and The Moody Blues, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Nick Waterhouse, Roger Manning Jr amongst others. He is currently on tour with Cat Power celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album “The Greatest”. When not on the road, he can be found in his home studio, Rancho Magnolia. In this episode, Ben talks about: How to be a good tour-mate Growing up in the south-east of France Moving from France to Los Angeles, US Building new friendships and relationships in a new place Discovering American Jazz while growing up in France Touring with Cat Power Preparing for a tour Performing with legends ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A native of France, Ben Lecourt spent his childhood studying percussion with George Van Gucht of the Percussion Of Strasbourg while at conservatory in the south of France. During this time, Ben simultaneously began his discovery of bebop through private studies with various drum teachers. Spending a decade based in Paris, Ben honed his playing nightly in jazz clubs and festivals such as Montreux Jazz.
He moved to LA late 2011 where he studied music production at UCLA Extension, and dove into the local music scene. 
He has since been busy recording with the likes of Linda Perry, Mark Stoermer from The Killers, Cat Power, Rocco DeLuca as well as playing live with Denny Laine from Wings and The Moody Blues, The Wallflowers, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Nick Waterhouse, Roger Manning Jr amongst others.
He is currently on tour with Cat Power celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album “The Greatest”.
When not on the road, he can be found in his home studio, Rancho Magnolia.
In this episode, Ben talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>	How to be a good tour-mate</li>
 <li>	Growing up in the south-east of France</li>
 <li>	Moving from France to Los Angeles, US</li>
 <li>	Building new friendships and relationships in a new place</li>
 <li>	Discovering American Jazz while growing up in France </li>
 <li>	Touring with Cat Power</li>
 <li>	Preparing for a tour </li>
 <li>	Performing with legends</li>
</ul>
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587 - Ben Lecourt: From France to LA, Touring with Cat Power, Performing with Legends

Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”! Drawing from his more than thirty-year association with drumming guru Freddie Gruber, Bruce is carrying on the torch of a unique approach in getting the student to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s interaction with the drum set.
Through the years Top Drummers Vinnie Colaiuta, David Garibaldi, Tris Imboden, Mark Schulman, Jack Bruno, Glen Sobel, Tim Carman and many more have sought his guidance. 
Bruce co-led the David Becker Tribune for 35 years recording 10 CDs. He has performed/recorded with Ron Carter, Mike Stern, Russell Ferrante, Barbara Dennerlein, John Abercrombie, producer Ken Caillat, Frank Gambale and many others. 
Bruce has conducted master classes all over the world and has been a regular contributor to Drumeo creating the highly successful Drum Technique Made Easy course. He is the author of “The Ultimate Guide to Syncopation” (Hudson), an in depth guide to the classic book “Syncopation“ by Ted Reed, “Puzzles, Rhymes and Riddles” (Hudson) and the DVD “Concepts and Philosophies” (Hudson).
His newest book/course, “Paradiddle Power: A Complete Guide”, will be released shortly. The project takes the paradiddle far beyond the traditional rudiment, exploring it as a vehicle for phrasing, groove, melodic ideas, and the choreography that allows those ideas to flow naturally around the drumset. It is accompanied by 37 instructional videos.
Bruce continues to inspire drummers around the world through books, online education, masterclasses, clinics, and private mentoring, carrying forward a lifelong pursuit of natural movement, musical freedom, and artistic expression. His mission remains the same: to help every drummer discover a more effortless, expressive, and authentic relationship with the instrument.
In this episode, Bruce talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>	Teaching one on one in master classes</li>
 <li>	Learning to mix yourself and play to the room</li>
 <li>	“Housing” the stick</li>
 <li>	Teaching = problem solving </li>
 <li>	Bruce’s new book, “Paradiddle Power: A Complete Guide”</li>
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Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”! Drawing from his more than thirty-year association with drumming guru Freddie Gruber, Bruce is carrying on the torch of a unique approach in getting the student to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s interaction with the drum set. Through the years Top Drummers Vinnie Colaiuta, David Garibaldi, Tris Imboden, Mark Schulman, Jack Bruno, Glen Sobel, Tim Carman and many more have sought his guidance. Bruce co-led the David Becker Tribune for 35 years recording 10 CDs. He has performed/recorded with Ron Carter, Mike Stern, Russell Ferrante, Barbara Dennerlein, John Abercrombie, producer Ken Caillat, Frank Gambale and many others. Bruce has conducted master classes all over the world and has been a regular contributor to Drumeo creating the highly successful Drum Technique Made Easy course. He is the author of “The Ultimate Guide to Syncopation” (Hudson), an in depth guide to the classic book “Syncopation“ by Ted Reed, “Puzzles, Rhymes and Riddles” (Hudson) and the DVD “Concepts and Philosophies” (Hudson). His newest book/course, “Paradiddle Power: A Complete Guide”, will be released shortly. The project takes the paradiddle far beyond the traditional rudiment, exploring it as a vehicle for phrasing, groove, melodic ideas, and the choreography that allows those ideas to flow naturally around the drumset. It is accompanied by 37 instructional videos. Bruce continues to inspire drummers around the world through books, online education, masterclasses, clinics, and private mentoring, carrying forward a lifelong pursuit of natural movement, musical freedom, and artistic expression. His mission remains the same: to help every drummer discover a more effortless, expressive, and authentic relationship with the instrument. In this episode, Bruce talks about: Teaching one on one in master classes Learning to mix yourself and play to the room “Housing” the stick Teaching = problem solving Bruce’s new book, “Paradiddle Power: A Complete Guide” ⁠Here's our Patreon⁠ ⁠Here's our Youtube⁠ ⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spanning more than four decades as an educator,&nbsp;Bruce Becker&nbsp;has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing&nbsp;“The Flow”! Drawing from his more than thirty-year association with drumming guru&nbsp;Freddie Gruber,&nbsp;Bruce&nbsp;is carrying on the torch of a unique approach in getting the student to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s interaction with the drum set.
Through the years Top Drummers&nbsp;Vinnie Colaiuta,&nbsp;David Garibaldi,&nbsp;Tris Imboden,&nbsp;Mark Schulman, Jack Bruno, Glen Sobel, Tim Carman and many more&nbsp;have sought his&nbsp;guidance.&nbsp;
Bruce&nbsp;co-led&nbsp;the David Becker Tribune&nbsp;for 35 years recording 10 CDs. He has performed/recorded with&nbsp;Ron Carter, Mike Stern, Russell Ferrante, Barbara Dennerlein, John Abercrombie, producer Ken Caillat, Frank Gambale&nbsp;and many others.&nbsp;
Bruce&nbsp;has conducted master classes all over the world and has been a regular contributor to&nbsp;Drumeo&nbsp;creating the highly successful&nbsp;Drum Technique Made Easy&nbsp;course. He is the author of&nbsp;“The Ultimate Guide to Syncopation”&nbsp;(Hudson), an in depth guide to the classic book&nbsp;“Syncopation“&nbsp;by&nbsp;Ted Reed, “Puzzles, Rhymes and Riddles” (Hudson)&nbsp;and the DVD “Concepts and Philosophies” (Hudson).
His newest&nbsp;book/course,&nbsp;“Paradiddle Power: A Complete Guide”, will be released shortly. The project takes the paradiddle far beyond the traditional rudiment, exploring it as a vehicle for phrasing, groove, melodic ideas, and the choreography that allows those ideas to flow naturally around the drumset. It is accompanied by 37 instructional videos.
Bruce&nbsp;continues to inspire drummers around the world through books, online education, masterclasses, clinics, and private mentoring, carrying forward a lifelong pursuit of natural movement, musical freedom, and artistic expression. His mission remains the same: to help every drummer discover a more effortless, expressive, and authentic relationship with the instrument.
In this episode, Bruce talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>	Teaching one on one in master classes</li>
 <li>	Learning to mix yourself and play to the room</li>
 <li>	“Housing” the stick</li>
 <li>	Teaching = problem solving </li>
 <li>	Bruce’s new book, “Paradiddle Power: A Complete Guide”</li>
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591 - Bruce Becker: New Course - "Paradiddle Power", Teaching = Problem Solving

Cassius Goens III is active on the Indianapolis scene primarily as a jazz drummer but he gets into plenty of other trouble there. He’s also a professor at Ball State University in Muncie, IN where he was born and raised. He teaches jazz drumset and also leads a 15-piece commercial music ensemble in the Music, Media, and Production department there. 
In this episode, Cassius talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>Growing the drumset presence at Ball State from having no drumset teacher to a studio of 24 students</li>
 <li>Leading the school's semi-pro commercial music ensemble </li>
 <li>Coexisting and collaborating with the percussion and jazz departments</li>
 <li>Being self-taught on drumset until grad school at University of Iowa</li>
 <li>Taking transcription further as a compositional tool</li>
 <li>Why his path has kept him close to home</li>
 <li>His busy and varied playing schedule, and Indy’s not one but two dedicated jazz rooms</li>
 <li>How he feels like his prime as a drummer is yet to come</li>
</ul>
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Cassius Goens III is active on the Indianapolis scene primarily as a jazz drummer but he gets into plenty of other trouble there. He’s also a professor at Ball State University in Muncie, IN where he was born and raised. He teaches jazz drumset and also leads a 15-piece commercial music ensemble in the Music, Media, and Production department there. In this episode, Cassius talks about: Growing the drumset presence at Ball State from having no drumset teacher to a studio of 24 students Leading the school's semi-pro commercial music ensemble Coexisting and collaborating with the percussion and jazz departments Being self-taught on drumset until grad school at University of Iowa Taking transcription further as a compositional tool Why his path has kept him close to home His busy and varied playing schedule, and Indy’s not one but two dedicated jazz rooms How he feels like his prime as a drummer is yet to come Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassius Goens III is active on the Indianapolis scene primarily as a jazz drummer but he gets into plenty of other trouble there. He’s also a professor at Ball State University in Muncie, IN where he was born and raised. He teaches jazz drumset and also leads a 15-piece commercial music ensemble in the Music, Media, and Production department there. 
In this episode, Cassius talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>Growing the drumset presence at Ball State from having no drumset teacher to a studio of 24 students</li>
 <li>Leading the school's semi-pro commercial music ensemble </li>
 <li>Coexisting and collaborating with the percussion and jazz departments</li>
 <li>Being self-taught on drumset until grad school at University of Iowa</li>
 <li>Taking transcription further as a compositional tool</li>
 <li>Why his path has kept him close to home</li>
 <li>His busy and varied playing schedule, and Indy’s not one but two dedicated jazz rooms</li>
 <li>How he feels like his prime as a drummer is yet to come</li>
</ul>
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590 - Cassius Goens III: Playing on the Indianapolis Scene, Teaching at Ball State University, "You can make it happen wherever you're at"

John Gardner is a Nashville legend who's touring credits include working with artists like Narvel Felts, John Conlee, The Dixie Chicks "Top Of The World" tour, James Taylor and The Dixie Chicks, Earl Scruggs, Don Williams and others. 
He has recorded with many many artists including Rhonda Vincent, Don Williams, Larry Gatlin, Porter Waggoner, Jerry Douglas, Jesse Winchester, Al Kooper, Gene Watson, Ricky Scaggs, Josh Turner, Lee Roy Parnell, Tim O'Brien, Jim and Jesse ,Jim Lauderdale, Mickey Gilley, Merle Haggard, Daily & Vincent Dierks Bentley, Earl Scruggs, Dixie Chicks
Steve Wariner, Michelle Wright, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, Phoebe Snow, Ed Snodderly, Steep Canyon Rangers & many more
From 1999 - 2002 he was the staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry.
And from 2015 - 2020 he was an adjunct professor at East Tennessee State University
He was nominated for a Grammy as a band member for Earl Scruggs "The ultimateCollection, Live At The Ryman".
His TV credits include The Grammys, David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show and Saturday Night Live
In this episode, John talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>	How he ended up in Nashville in the 1970’s</li>
 <li>	Touring with the legendary Don Williams </li>
 <li>	The early days of triggering drums </li>
 <li>	The realities of AI and it’s effect on how we do things </li>
 <li>	Moving away from Nashville </li>
 <li>	Touring with the Dixie Chicks and recording a live record</li>
 <li>	Working as a staff drummer at the Grand Ole Opry</li>
 <li>	Listening and being sensitive to what’s being played </li>
</ul>
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John Gardner is a Nashville legend who's touring credits include working with artists like Narvel Felts, John Conlee, The Dixie Chicks "Top Of The World" tour, James Taylor and The Dixie Chicks, Earl Scruggs, Don Williams and others. He has recorded with many many artists including Rhonda Vincent, Don Williams, Larry Gatlin, Porter Waggoner, Jerry Douglas, Jesse Winchester, Al Kooper, Gene Watson, Ricky Scaggs, Josh Turner, Lee Roy Parnell, Tim O'Brien, Jim and Jesse ,Jim Lauderdale, Mickey Gilley, Merle Haggard, Daily & Vincent Dierks Bentley, Earl Scruggs, Dixie Chicks Steve Wariner, Michelle Wright, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, Phoebe Snow, Ed Snodderly, Steep Canyon Rangers & many more From 1999 - 2002 he was the staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry. And from 2015 - 2020 he was an adjunct professor at East Tennessee State University He was nominated for a Grammy as a band member for Earl Scruggs "The ultimateCollection, Live At The Ryman". His TV credits include The Grammys, David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show and Saturday Night Live In this episode, John talks about: How he ended up in Nashville in the 1970’s Touring with the legendary Don Williams The early days of triggering drums The realities of AI and it’s effect on how we do things Moving away from Nashville Touring with the Dixie Chicks and recording a live record Working as a staff drummer at the Grand Ole Opry Listening and being sensitive to what’s being played ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Gardner is a Nashville legend who's touring credits include working with artists like Narvel Felts, John Conlee, The Dixie Chicks "Top Of The World" tour, James Taylor and The Dixie Chicks, Earl Scruggs, Don Williams and others. 
He has recorded with many many artists including Rhonda Vincent, Don Williams, Larry Gatlin, Porter Waggoner, Jerry Douglas, Jesse Winchester, Al Kooper, Gene Watson, Ricky Scaggs, Josh Turner, Lee Roy Parnell, Tim O'Brien, Jim and Jesse ,Jim Lauderdale, Mickey Gilley, Merle Haggard, Daily &amp; Vincent Dierks Bentley, Earl Scruggs, Dixie Chicks
Steve Wariner, Michelle Wright, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, Phoebe Snow, Ed Snodderly, Steep Canyon Rangers &amp; many more
From 1999 - 2002 he was the staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry.
And from 2015 - 2020 he was an adjunct professor at East Tennessee State University
He was nominated for a Grammy as a band member for Earl Scruggs "The ultimateCollection, Live At The Ryman".
His TV credits include The Grammys, David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show and Saturday Night Live
In this episode, John talks about: 
<ul>
 <li>	How he ended up in Nashville in the 1970’s</li>
 <li>	Touring with the legendary Don Williams </li>
 <li>	The early days of triggering drums </li>
 <li>	The realities of AI and it’s effect on how we do things </li>
 <li>	Moving away from Nashville </li>
 <li>	Touring with the Dixie Chicks and recording a live record</li>
 <li>	Working as a staff drummer at the Grand Ole Opry</li>
 <li>	Listening and being sensitive to what’s being played </li>
</ul>
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589 - John Gardner: Touring with The Chicks, Early Days of Triggering, Listening and Being Sensitive to the Music

Jay Moeller has spent his entire adult life and career in Austin Texas where he has played with a long list of artists and acts from covers at the dive bar to names with international reach. He has also begun to lead his own projects both live and in the studio.  
In this episode, Jay talks about:
<ul>
 <li>Feeling like he’s in “a race against time” </li>
 <li>Bringing something essentially “him” to every project</li>
 <li>Making the case for what he does best in recording sessions </li>
 <li>Coming up on the Austin scene which was centered around Antone’s</li>
 <li>How timekeeping and groove should be the responsibility of everyone in the band</li>
 <li>The double-edged sword of old school players with old school thinkin</li>
 <li>The many things that can define Texas shuffle</li>
 <li>How to decide which weaknesses to strengthen</li>
</ul>
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Jay Moeller has spent his entire adult life and career in Austin Texas where he has played with a long list of artists and acts from covers at the dive bar to names with international reach. He has also begun to lead his own projects both live and in the studio. In this episode, Jay talks about: Feeling like he’s in “a race against time” Bringing something essentially “him” to every project Making the case for what he does best in recording sessions Coming up on the Austin scene which was centered around Antone’s How timekeeping and groove should be the responsibility of everyone in the band The double-edged sword of old school players with old school thinkin The many things that can define Texas shuffle How to decide which weaknesses to strengthen Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Moeller has spent his entire adult life and career in Austin Texas where he has played with a long list of artists and acts from covers at the dive bar to names with international reach. He has also begun to lead his own projects both live and in the studio.&nbsp; 
In this episode, Jay talks about:
<ul>
 <li>Feeling like he’s in “a race against time”&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Bringing something essentially “him” to every project</li>
 <li>Making the case for what he does best in recording sessions&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Coming up on the Austin scene which was centered around Antone’s</li>
 <li>How timekeeping and groove should be the responsibility of everyone in the band</li>
 <li>The double-edged sword of old school players with old school thinkin</li>
 <li>The many things that can define Texas shuffle</li>
 <li>How to decide which weaknesses to strengthen</li>
</ul>
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588 - Jay Moeller: Life and Music in Austin, TX, "I just wanna be the one guy that sounds like Jay Moeller"

For the first Working Drummer Podcast, we talk with David Black. David is the touring drummer with <a href="http://eastoncorbin.com/">Easton Corbin</a>. We start from David’s early influences to growing up in a musical family and making the big move to Nashville. David talks about the challenges of raising a young family while touring and shares some of the experiences that lead up to his current gig with Easton.Recorded November 2014, in David’s comfortable home! For photos click <a href="http://www.workingdrummer.net/?fancy-gallery=DavidBlack">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

For the first Working Drummer Podcast, we talk with David Black. David is the touring drummer with Easton Corbin. We start from David’s early influences to growing up in a musical family and making the big move to Nashville. David talks about the challenges of raising a young family while touring and shares some of the experiences that lead up to his current gig with Easton. Recorded November 2014, in David’s comfortable home! For photos click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first Working Drummer Podcast, we talk with David Black. David is the touring drummer with&nbsp;<a href="http://eastoncorbin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Easton Corbin</a>. We start from David’s early influences to growing up in a musical family and making the big move to Nashville. David talks about the challenges of raising a young family while touring and shares some of the experiences that lead up to his current gig with Easton.Recorded November 2014, in David’s comfortable home! For photos click&nbsp;<a href="http://www.workingdrummer.net/?fancy-gallery=DavidBlack" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

001 - David Black: Singing and Drumming, Touring and Being a Family Man, Playing with Taste and Confidence

With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.

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