Drummer's Resource

Christian Kirksey is a man of determination. As the starting linebacker of the Cleveland Browns he knows what it takes to set his sights on a goal and attain mastery. Even more interesting is that he grew up playing drums in church and worked his way up the ranks to become the full time drummer […] The post 311 – Christian Kirksey (Drummer + Starting LB Cleveland Browns): Discipline, Dedication and Sacrifice appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

I’m all for huge, hairy, audacious dreams but I’m also for practicality. Quitting your day job to pursue music without setting yourself up for success first is a recipe for disaster. Like Benjamin Franklin said: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” So if you’re thinking about quitting your day job to […] The post 310 – Don’t quit your day job appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session, Daniel defines his philosophy of “tackling life,” and discusses how PREPARATION on many levels can help us achieve our goals, even if we don’t know exactly what we’re preparing for. What’s covered in this session: Daniel recounts his first two gigs with the Brian Setzer Orchestra, which were essentially an audition. There […] The post 309 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Tackling Life, Pt. 1: Preparation appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Sabian Cymbals was founded in 1981, when Robert Zildjian – one of the world’s great names in cymbal making came to the conclusion that drummers needed a better choice of cymbals. Armand Zildjian was in the lead to operate Zildjian, even though Robert also knew the formula for Zildjian Cymbals. Unsatisfied with the quality, the […] The post 308 – Andy Zildjian (Sabian Cymbals): The inside scoop on the cymbal biz appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Brendan Buckley is best known for holding down the throne for mega-star Shakira for the past 18 years and is currently on tour with Tegan and Sara. While not touring with Shakira, Buckley works in Los Angeles as an in-demand touring and studio drummer which is an equally impressive resume, including: Damien Rice, Melissa Ethridge, Miley […] The post 307 – Brendan Buckley: Audio masterclass appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast, Daniel shares a series of important concerts that impacted his life growing up in Hawaii, and discusses how these events influenced his path as a professional musician. What’s covered in this session: Concerts include: Arlo Guthrie – Son of Woody Guthrie. “Alice’s Restaurant” and Woodstock folk legend. (Early 1970s) Joan Baez – […] The post 306 – [Daniel Glass Show]: My Favorite Concerts, Part 1 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jose Pasillas is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award nominated drummer and music business veteran. Since he and fellow buddies started Incubus in 1991 they’ve sold over 13 million records, toured the world many times over and cemented themselves in the annals of history. After more than 25 years in the business, Pasillas is finding new ways […] The post 305 – Jose Pasillas (Incubus): Change is the only constant appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Michael Windish is a prime example of what happens when you work hard. Through his hard work Mike has moved up the ranks as a theme park performer, turned drummer for Chubby Checker and later became his music director and tour manager. He’s also followed his intuition by starting his own music and production company […] The post 304 – How to create your own opportunities with Michael Windish appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session, Daniel deconstructs Bill Haley’s 1950s classic tune “Rock Around The Clock,” and explains how understanding more about its evolution can influence musicians in the 21st Century. What’s covered in this session: Understanding the historical importance of “Rock Around the Clock.” Bill Haley’s origins as leader of a Western Swing outfit called the […] The post 303 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Deconstructing “Rock Around the Clock” appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

There’s a new show coming to Drummers Resource: The Daniel Glass show. Click the play button above to hear more. The post [Special Announcement]: Introducing the Daniel Glass show appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

What can be said about Paul Wertico that hasn’t already been said? He’s s world class, 7X Grammy Award Winning musician who’s esteemed career and reputation proceed him. What’s more impressive than his resume is his resolve, fun-loving spirit and improvisational approach to living. Paul is a recent prostate cancer surviver (we cover this extensively […] The post 302 – Paul Wertico: A life of improvisation appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Subbing gigs can be a great way to establish relationships with players you don’t already know, get your foot in the door with new clubs and get you more gigs in the future. There are some dos and don’ts when it comes to subbing and some of them can effect whether or not you get […] The post 301 – How to sub like a pro appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Washington, DC born and raised Greg Clark, Jr may be slightly younger than a lot of the drummers I’ve interviewed for the site but don’t let his age fool you. Greg is wise beyond his years and plays with a soulful spirit that attracts both the young and old alike; including the legendary Dennis Chambers […] The post 300 – Greg Clark, Jr: Balancing confidence, mastery and humility appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

We live in a world of dabblers. A place where people pretend to know everything but only have enough surface knowledge to merely get by. A place where people’s skill sets tend to be“good enough.” A place where people aren’t committed to their craft and make excuses about why they didn’t “make it” or why […] The post 299 – [A Rant] Thoughts on mastery appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Eric Harland is a monster player….plain and simple. But Eric is much more than a drummer. He’s an introspective artist who connects with people and the world and uses his music as a form of communication. Known for his work with Jazz A-listers like Dave Holland and Joshua Redman, Harland spans the spectrum of genre […] The post 298 – Eric Harland audio masterclass appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

You cannot build a reputation on things you’re going to do. If you want to achieve something you have to have movement. You have to always be doing and executing.  It’s a long game but you have to start now…JUST DO IT! “You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get!” – Steve Rennie (Tweet this) Drummer’s Resource […] The post 297 – Just DO IT! appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Calvin Rodgers is best known for his solid foundation behind a who’s who list of Gospel artists like Ricky Dillard, New G., Ramsey Lewis, Urban Knights, and John P.Keee as well as multiple studio projects.  During one of these studio projects Rodgers landed the coveted gig with R&B powerhouse R. Kelly.  After touring for years with […] The post 296 – Calvin Rodgers Audio Masterclass appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Over the past 30 years we haven’t seen a huge increase in pay rates for local, bar/club dates…it’s typically between $150-$250 per show. Where the difficulty lies is when you’re asked to do small-scale tours, a run of dates, one-offs that require learning repertoire, and other unique situations. A question I get all the time: […] The post 295 – How much should you get paid for gigs and tours? appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

This episode was recorded at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz may be the drummer for the comedic icon Weird Al Yankovic but his career is nothing to joke about. Since 1980 Jon Bermuda Schwartz has been the backbone for the Weird Al band and has shared in the successes along the way. […] The post 294 – Jon Bermuda Schwartz (Weird Al Yankovic): Comedic music, serious musician appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

We’re musicians and we’re always on the go which means it may be tough to always get behind a kit to practice. Luckily, there are ways we can practice without a kit but what’s rare is something we can practice without a practice pad, sticks or any type of drumming gear…all you need is your […] The post 293 – How to improve your time and feel with Musicians Institute’s Ronen Gordon appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .