Drummer's Resource

After the first interview I did with Chad, he was gracious enough to invite me out to a show so we could hang in person. We were able to line it up in Philadelphia which was nostalgic for me since I’m originally form Philly and have seen many concerts at the Wells Fargo Center. Rather […] The post 252 – Chad Smith: Backstage chat in Philadelphia appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

It’s no secret that the days of making tons of money as a session or touring drummer are long gone, unless you’re in the 1% of drummers in the world. For the rest of us, we need to have multiple irons in fire if we want to make a career in music business. But, what […] The post 251 – Side-Hustles: How to leverage your strengths to earn more money and play more gigs, with Michael O’Neal appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Drew Shoals may not yet have the most marquee name in drumming. That’s not because of lack of talent,  but more do to the fact that he was practicing law in new York City before landing the gig with the multi-platinum artist Train in 2014. Shoals has a unique, winding story of how he went […] The post 250 – Drew Shoals (Train): Taking the road less traveled appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

There are infinite choices when it comes to selecting the right heads to fit your style. What’s even more difficult is where to start, if you’re new to drumming or looking to make a sonic change. Evans Drumheads “Head of Product” Sergio Bonsignore breaks down different types of heads, how to make the best choices, best […] The post 249 – All about heads with Evans Drumheads’ Sergio Bonsignore appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jimmy Chamberlin, the founding and long-time member of the mega-band, The Smashing Pumkins has had a wild ride…and it’s just getting started. Since the 80s he’s been the driving force behind The Pumpkin’s success, serving as not only their drummer but also as their long term strategists while running their entire global touring business. Jimmy’s […] The post 248 – Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins): Rock, Revelry and Redemption appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

I can’t count how many times I’ve received emails and questions about posture, seat height, snare height, etc. The truth is, I don’t have enough background or information to give an educated answer. I’ve always “done what feels right” for me, but I have no idea of that will work for you. Luckily, John Lamb […] The post 247 – Anatomy of Drumming with John Lamb appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jeremy “Bean” Clemons may not be a household name when we talk about drummers, and there’s good reason for that – he doesn’t see himself as a “drummer’s drummer.” Clemons began his musical career in drum and bugle corps, and eventually became a tympanist, which he still considers himself to be today. Although extremely talent […] The post 246 – Jeremy Bean Clemons: Musician first, drummer second appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Nate Smith, the Virginia native and current NYC resident, has been tearing up the scene for years but recently has been gaining more and more attention, mainly because of his use of social media. As someone who who has both an infectious groove and facility to wow the toughest of critics, Nate is quickly becoming […] The post 245 – Nate Smith: Creating music in real time appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Your playing is paramount to your success. Period. But it doesn’t matter how well you play…if you can’t get along with people and have a poor attitude, your phone won’t ring. There are plenty of players who are in the top echelon of drummers but can’t get a gig. Why? They’re arrogant, can’t get along […] The post 244 – Attitude is everything appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Liberty DeVitto has done it all. He’s played to sold out stadiums around the world, recorded several multi-platinum records, and has backed some of the most iconic musicians in the world. What’s even more impressive that he’s still doing it decades later. For 30 years Liberty was the drummer for Bill Joel’s band and played […] The post 243 – Liberty DeVitto: Always original appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

As drummers we have infinite amounts of choices when it comes to what we have to work on: Practicing, networking, writing, getting gigs, starting a band, touring, technique, hands, feet, etc. The list is endless. Depending on where you are in your career, what your goals are and how much time you have can determine what […] The post 242 – What should you be working on? appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

The post 241 – Recapping the top 10 interviews of 2016 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

I’ve interviewed them all: From Steve Gadd and James Gadson to Chad Smith and Stanton Moore. After years of interviews I began to notice patterns and universal truths with all of my guests. These truths hold true to playing, success, life, happiness and day-to-day mindset. Follow these 10 truths and I promise you’ll have a […] The post 240 – 10 things I learned from interviewing over 200 of the world’s greatest drummers appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Morgan Rose has been the drummer for Sevendust, a band he, bassist Vince Hornsby, and guitarist John Connolly formed in 1994 before adding lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery. Still going strong, Morgan and Sevendust have strung together a career spanning more than 20 years, millions of records sold and sold out tours around […] The post 239 – Morgan Rose on Sevendust’s past, present and future appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Keith Carlock has been the backbone of a long list of groups and artists like Steely Dan, John Mayer, Sting, Wayne Krantz and many more. What’s equally as impressive as his resume is his sound. You don’t have to hear much of Keith’s playing to realize he’s undoubtedly unique and identifiable no matter the genre. Skillfully […] The post 237 – Keith Carlock: Locked in appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

There seems to be a common theme in the drumming world and the music industry as a whole: If you’re not playing music full time you’re not a professional, successful musician…you haven’t “made it.” Part of the mission of Drummer’s Resource and the podcast is to change the narrative of what it means to be a […] The post 238 – Changing the narrative of what it means to be a professional drummer appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jack DeJohnette is more than a jazz drummer, he’s an icon. The multi-instrumentalist (drums/piano) has been performing professionally since the early 60s as both a leader and a sideman to Jazz royalty like Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett and many others. Even more impressive than his touring work is his discography that servers as a […] The post 236 – Jack DeJohnette: Inside the mind of one of the most influential jazz drummers of the 20th century appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

As artists, we all steal from the people who have come before us. We look to others for inspiration, steal their licks and incorporate them into out own playing, which has been happening since the beginning of time. The difference maker between the greats and the “copycats” is the ability to take the new information and […] The post 235 – How to implement new licks into your playing. appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Erik Hargrove, most notably known for his 7 year stint with James Brown, followed by working with Bootsy Collins, has a story all his own. The twisting tale of the Washington, PA -born Hargrove has brought him around the world, eventually landing him in Asia. He has performed with many of Thailand’s most famous musicians […] The post 234 – Erik Hargrove: James Brown, Bootsy and beyond… appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

One of the most misunderstood principles of success is consistency: Incremental, sustained growth over a long period of time. As we all know, there’s no silver bullet and no quick fixes, but there is a systematic way you can work towards achieving your goals without relying on short-term intensity. In this session I break down […] The post 233 – Developing consistency in drumming and your everyday life appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .