Drummer's Resource

I share my thoughts and insights about habits, habit formation, willpower and the difference between them. There are many common mistakes that people make when trying to form or break a habit and I want to help you avoid them. I serve up my top 5 tips for habit formation to help you ease the […] The post 152: Creating a habit (and not relying on willpower) appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I check in with Rich Redmond while he’s on the road with Jason Aldean. This is Rich’s second time on the podcast and we cover the importance of being multi-faceted and get in detail about what it really takes to make a career in the music business. Rich, who is no stranger to […] The post 151: Rich Redmond – Why you need to be multi-faceted appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Scott Pellegrom, who is often referred to as the “mad scientist” behind the kit for his unorthodox style and approach to playing. Make no mistake about it though, Scott is a master player and creative beyond measure and has established himself as one of Michigan’s most-respected, in-demand drummers. He […] The post 150 – Scott Pellegrom: The Mad Scientist appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I reveal the top 10 interviews of 2015 and important snippets that I pulled from each of them. Hear the guest describe, I their own words, their advice on practice, groove, failure, chops, musicality and more. “In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” – Phil Collins (Tweet this) #10 […] The post 149 – Recapping the best interviews of 2015 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Thomas Pridgen who is known for his work with a slew of artists, most notably The Mars Volta. Although Thomas became a household name from his time with Mars Volta, he has been making waves for years, winning the Guitar Center Drumoff at age 9. The outspoken Pridgen has […] The post 148 – Thomas Pridgen: Keepin’ it real appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

I get a ton of emails, messages, tweets, etc asking all sorts of questions ranging from “How can I practice better?” to “What’s your favorite food?” and everything in between.  Rather than replying to the messages individually I want these answers to benefit everyone in the Drummer’s Resource Community, so I decided to add them […] The post 147 [#AskRuffini] – Increasing speed, soloing and effective practice appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Luis Conte, who is arguably one of the greatest percussionists of our time. Bon in Santiago, Cuba, Conte fled Cuba as a refugee, finally landing him in Los Angeles. Since established on the scene, Luis has graced stages and albums all over the world with artists including: Madonna, Ray Charles, […] The post 146 – Luis Conte: The life and times of a world class percussionist. appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Richard Danielson, drummer for the up and coming rhythm and blues band, Vintage Trouble who have toured with AC/DC, The Who and many others. Danielson, a purist when it comes to groove and sound, is a force to be reckoned with as the driving force behind the powerful group. […] The post 145 – Vintage Trouble’s Richard Danielson: The Purist appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I do something a little different and take the audio from a video lesson and discussion with James Gadson, Tony Braunagel and Don Lombardi (founder of DW and Drumchannel.com). This lesson was all about the shuffle, why it’s important, variations, and much more. As I said, this is a little different and […] The post 144: [Special Edition] The Shuffle with James Gadson and Tony Braunagel appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Garrett Goodwin who has been the touring drummer for Carrie Underwood for the past 10 years. It was great to chat with Garrett about the journey behind the Carrie Underwood gig and to hear about the work he puts into his charity, KMLM. About Garrett Goodwin While Garrett Goodwin […] The post 143 – Garrett Goodwin: Doing good, on stage and off appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Chad Wackerman. A phenomenally skilled jazz and rock drummer, Chad’s professional career began in 1978 with the Bill Watrous band. Since then he has amassed a remarkable body of work including a seven year association with Frank Zappa, with whom he toured the USA and Europe and recorded 26 albums […] The post 142 – Chad Wackerman: From A to Zappa appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to  Joe Bergamini – a well respected name in the drumming community who maintains a diverse career as a drummer, educator, author and publisher. Most well-known for his original progressive rock playing, Joe is the drummer in the bands 4Front and Happy the Man. He also works extensively on Broadway, on […] The post 141 – Sustaining a masterful career in music, with Joe Bergamini appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Sean Paddock who is best known as the drummer for Kenny Chesney, a position he’s held since 1996. Although he’s rocking the stage in front of tens of thousands of people every night, Sean remains humble and grateful for the position he’s in. Sean has been playing drums since he was 4 […] The post 140 – Kenny Chesney’s Sean Paddock – A humble approach to backing up a country star appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to performer and educator Chris Carhart, best known as the drummer for Phantogram. Chris and Phantogram are preparing to embark on a US tour with Muse and I caught up with him to chat about how the gig came about, and to learn more about what makes him tick. Listen […] The post 139 – Phantogram’s Chris Carhart talks networking, arena tours and why you have to create your own path. appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to the prolific studio legend, Ash Soan. Ash, known for his current position as the house drummer for the UK’s “The Voice”, has recorded 47 top 20 albums for artists including: Cher, Seal, Robbie Williams, Billy Idol, Adele, Enrique Iglesias, Dionne Warwick and Rumer, James Morrison, Cee Lo, Celine Dion and Ronan […] The post 138 – Ash Soan: Soulfully self-aware appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this Podcast I talk to George Kollias, know for his work with Nile. Born in Greece, George talks about the struggle growing up in a country where musicians rarely frequent and the path he had to take to seek out new knowledge and the best instructors. “It’s the possibility of having a dream come […] The post 137 – George Kollias: Always kicking it up a notch… appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk ton Shawn Thomas, who is known for his online brand “Ask A Millionaire.” Although the name may sound off-putting at first, Shawn’s mission is clear – use the knowledge he’s amassed creating wealth and help others set and achieve their own goals and serve as a mentor to others globally. How does […] The post 136 – A multi-millionaire’s guide to achieving your goals: with Shawn Thomas of Ask A Millionaire appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Robert “Sput” Searight, known throughout the drumming community and beyond for his work with his band Snarky Puppy. What many people may not know about Sput is that he’s also a Grammy Wining artist and has performed with a slew of marquee artists including Snoop Dogg, Jojo, and Justin […] The post 135 – Robert Sput Searight: Versatility and the humble road to success appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I talk to Nate Morton, the driving force behind every artist you see on the hit television show The Voice. Morton, a light-hearted and often funny guy has a no joking attitude about succeeding at the highest level. His all-in-one, no “plan B” approach is what has landed him one of the […] The post 134 – Nate Morton (The Voice): Going All-In appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast I chatted with the living legend himself, Roy Burns. Who is Roy Burns?  How much time do you have? Roy is a professional drummer (now retired), author, clinician, entrepreneur and visionary. As if those titles aren’t impressive enough, Roy was not just a professional drummer…he was playing with artists like Woody Herman […] The post 133 – Roy Burns: A true living legend appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .