Drummer Mamas

Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill

Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.

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    Stu Fagan: building the future

    Send us Fan Mail Stu Fagan tells us how he built a drum teaching business and turned it into a music school with multiple teachers. He talks candidly about his experiences with the highs and lows of viral posts on social media, looking after yourself for your children, and protecting your mental health in the long run.  Stu Fagan: Instagram.com/stufagan    Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    42 min

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    Going Viral, Survival Mode and Knowing What Matters Most with Sharon Ransom

    Send us Fan Mail Today we’re joined by the hilarious Sharon Ransom. Amongst the laughter we talk about going viral, Drumeo, and growing her drum school. We also cover online trolls, empowering students, gigs, and future plans. We talk about what really matters most and  reclaiming the joy of drums.    Follow Sharon: https://www.instagram.com/ransomdrumlab/  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    48 min

  3. 8 juin

    Claus Hessler: Passing knowledge on

    Send us Fan Mail Claus Hessler is renowned to be THE drum educator of our time! With his direct heritage of knowledge from Jim Chapin, the numerous books that he has written, and his general warmth and patient approach to teaching and learning, we are so pleased to welcome Claus to the podcast this week. We talk about Claus’ fear of reading drum notation and how he dealt with it, writing ‘Collapsed Rudiments’ while grieving, how he spends his spare time, the weight of feeling that you’re not good enough at drums, and lots of generally excellent advice on worrying less. Claus Hessler’s upcoming 2026 UK dates: 2nd & 3rd July – Royal Academy of Music, London 4th July – Bob’s Drum School, Rotherham 5th July – Matty Roberts Drum School, Denbigh 30th October – Drummer’s Odyssey Camp Claus Hessler: Instagram.com/claus.hessler  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    43 min

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    A Spotlight On... Going Outside Your Comfort Zone

    Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is all about rollercoasters and retreats — and what happens when you step outside your comfort zone. From hosting a drum retreat in Barcelona to making bold, slightly scary life decisions and new ventures, we’re talking about what it really feels like to say yes to things that stretch you. The fear, the excitement, the doubt… and the unexpected confidence that comes from doing it anyway. If you’ve been sitting on something that feels a bit too big or too scary, this one’s for you.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    23 min

  5. 25 mai

    Anna Mylee: Feel & philosophy

    Send us Fan Mail Anna Mylee describes how an injury gave her a unique focus for teaching technique, the way that she handles being in three bands, her journey back to her roots of prog rock, and how she navigates changing time signatures within music. With a background in philosophy, Anna has interesting thoughts on the effects of AI on the arts, which she shares with us here… Anna Mylee: Instagram.com/anna_mylee  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    36 min

  6. 18 mai

    Daring to Redefine Success with Matt Lacey

    Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is drummer and educator Matt Lacey. After years climbing the corporate ladder and chasing targets, Matt made the brave decision to completely change direction and build a life around music. In this episode, we talk about perfectionism, self-doubt, mental health, his podcast and what it really means to redefine success — as well as the importance of empathy, growth, and supporting students through the challenges that come with learning and improving. Follow Matt here: https://www.instagram.com/matt_lacey_drummer/ Listen to the podcast "Count Us In" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2153837  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    59 min

  7. 4 mai

    Pat Garvey: BIMM, beating burn out, and the rule of 3

    Send us Fan Mail Pat Garvey is the head of drums and percussion at BIMM in Brighton – we asked him about the advantages of studying drums in further education and what the admission numbers are like for female and transgender drummers, plus how BIMM is supportive and encourages those applicants. Pat spoke to us frankly and honestly about the added scrutiny that female drummers should be prepared for, and how so many of our choices will affect the way that we are viewed online and in music.  Pat also talks about burn out, his rule of three, and how he values family life above everything else.   Pat Garvey:  Instagram.com/garvoid  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    51 min

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    A spotlight on... perfectionism

    Send us Fan Mail Do we have high standards or are we restricting ourselves by trying to do things perfectly? We ask ourselves where we draw the line and how we stop interruptive negative thoughts that interfere with growth and the creative process.  Has it got easier as we’ve got older? Have we found ways to deal with it? Find out as we share our experiences and battles with the feeling that we need to do things perfectly!  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

    40 min
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À propos

Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.

Informations

  • Création
    Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    67
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drummer Mamas
  • Site web de l’émission
    Drummer Mamas

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