Drummer's Resource

This episode originally aired on May 27, 2019, and we’re re-releasing it to celebrate the memory of Khari Parker. Khari was a pro, in every sense of the word. He had an ongoing dedication to learning his craft, he honored the tradition of the music and continued to be a student, understanding that music is […] The post 571 – In memory of Khari Parker appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Chris Johnson is a trailblazer in more ways than one. His impressive resume of touring with Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Camila Cabello, Madonna, Seal, J-Lo and Taylor Swift sits at the tip of the iceberg of who he is as a person. As an advocate for change, Chris pulls no punches when […] The post 570 – Chris Johnson: An agent of change appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this follow up to last week’s “Black Sounds Matter” podcast, Daniel focuses on three relatively unknown African-American artists – Baby Dodds, James Reese Europe and Louis Jordan – each of whom radically influenced the music and drumming of today. What’s covered in this session: Daniel describes his concept “Six Degrees of Baby Dodds,” which […] The post 569 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Black Sounds Matter, Pt. 2 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

In this session, Daniel shares how his assumptions about race have been shaken by the recent #blacklivesmatter protests, and reflects on how we as musicians can do better in confronting racism and inequality. What’s covered in this session: Daniel shares how the recent protests over the horrific murder of George Floyd (an unarmed black man) […] The post 568 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Black Sounds Matter, Pt. 1 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Tom Hurst has built a career the old fashioned way – he earned it. For the past 25 years, Tom has been working in music in a variety of capacities. From marching bands, to cruise gigs, to Disney and eventually national and international tours, Tom’s dedicated his life to the craft. He’s also a University […] The post 567 – Building a well-rounded career with Tom Hurst appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

If you’re looking for a drummer who’s resume spans numerous styles, Van Romaine is your guy. From Billy Joel, The Steve Morse Band, and Enrique Iglesias to John Petrucci, Naughty by Nature, and The Dixie Dregs, Van has done it all and then some. What makes Van one of the most sought after studio and […] The post 566 – Van Romaine: Serving the Song appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Shannon Forrest was destined to be a professional musician. His formidable years were filled with hours in the studio with his father Otis, an accomplished producer and engineer in South Carolina, where he learned about recording, editing, producing, cutting tape, and everything else that goes into making a record. These early years proved valuable as […] The post 565 – Shannon Forrest: Preserving the Human Element appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

This episodes originally aired on December 5, 2016 What can be said about Dennis Chambers that hasn’t already been said? He’s a legend in every aspect of the word and has played stages all around the world with a list of A-list musicians who read like a who’s who of the industry. A legend he […] The post 564 – Dennis Chambers: Back and better than ever appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Chris Parker may fly under the radar, but it’s not because of a lack of accomplishment. The NYC drummer (who started playing drums at the age of three) has had a career spanning more than five decades with a wide variety of artists. From Don McLean, Bonnie Raitt and Paul Butterfield in the 70’s, to […] The post 563 – Chris Parker: The blueprint for an enduring career appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Every year I sit down to chat with my buddies Matt and Zack from Working Drummer to chat about our careers, state of the industry, and whatever is happening at the moment. This year’s episode is a little different for obvious reasons, but it’s packed with resources, information, and inspiration to help you get through […] The post 562 – Roundtable Discussion: COVID-19, Resources for Musicians, and More… appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

It’d be easy to classify Raghav Mehrotra, the young phenom drummer as being “great for his age” but that’d be grossly inaccurate. He’s a great player. Period. Adding to his greatness is the fact that he’s a teenager and has already built a career and resume that’s worth noting. From Broadway to gigging with Jazz […] The post 561 – Raghav Mehrotra: Creating the Future appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Leroy Clouden was destined for success in music, but it wasn’t handed to him by any means. Born and bread in NYC, Clouden took advantage of every opportunity that was available to him. From Jazz band in school to public music programs, he was like a sponge and played whenever, wherever. That dedication and preparation […] The post 560 – Leroy Clouden: Taking advantage of opportunities appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

If you’ve ever listened to the radio, you’ve heard Greg Errico’s playing. That’s a bold statement but it’s the truth. As the founding drummer of Sly and the Family Stone, Errico can be heard on all the hits, including You Can Make it if you Try and Everyday People until he left the band in […] The post 559 – Greg Errico: (Sly and the Family Stone) Pioneer of the San Francisco sound appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Having a successful career in one band is hard enough, but for Mike Marsh, he’s managed to have two successful careers with two completely different bands. Marsh was the founding drummer for Dashboard Confessional, an unassuming band that grew in popularity over time, resulting in world tours and everything else that comes with being in […] The post 558 – Mike Marsh: Everything happens for a reason appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Billy Martin can be described as many things, but the word unique comes to mind first when I think about him and his playing. As a musician, finding your own undeniable sound is the holy grail of artistic expression. Whether Billy is playing drums, bass, piano, painting or doing anything else, he’s always Billy. The […] The post 557 – Billy Martin: Creativity is everywhere appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

As if it wasn’t apparent, Tucker Rule plays with passion. In fact, it’s that passion and visceral reaction to Punk music that inspired him to play drums in the first place. From the beginning, Tucker knew he wanted to be a part of the Punk scene and that desire lead to the forming of his […] The post 556 – Tucker Rule: On Punk & Passion appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Philadelphia native Johnathan Blake is no stranger to hard work and discipline. As the son of renowned jazz violinist John Blake, Jr., Johnathan learned at an early age what it took to be a great musician. His hard work has led him to gigs with luminaries of Jazz, including his current work with the Kenny […] The post 555 – Johnathan Blake: Musicality is the key appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this episode, I answer listeners’ questions about a wide range of business topics, like: Social media growth Taxes Paying yourself as a freelance artist Having multiple streams of income Contracts Charging for lessons (and the anxiety around it) Creating a budget Have other music business questions? Email me or shoot me a DM on […] The post 554 – [#AskRuffini] Music Business Edition appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Bob Gullotti was forever leaving his mark and pushing what’s possible as one of the founding members of The Fringe and worldwide tours with Eddie Henderson, J.J. Johnson, Joe Lovano, and John Patitucci. Over the past seven years, Bob taught at Berklee School of Music to teach the next generation of drummers about practice efficiency […] The post 553 – Remembering the great Bob Gullotti appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Few people have had a consistent career like Ben Sesar, who’s into his 20th-year with Brad Paisley. There are many things that can be said about his great playing, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when you start digging into Ben and his process of never-ending self-improvement, evaluation, and curiosity. Ben’s respect for […] The post 552: Ben Sesar (Brad Paisley): Digging in Deep appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .