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The Groove Guru Podcast is a series of solocasts and conversations with world-class musicians. The podcast shares much wisdom and truth and many stories about what it takes to succeed and thrive in music and life. Enjoy!

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The Groove Guru Podcast is a series of solocasts and conversations with world-class musicians. The podcast shares much wisdom and truth and many stories about what it takes to succeed and thrive in music and life. Enjoy!

    #17 - Solocast 10: The Power Of Being A Beginner On The Path To Mastery

    #17 - Solocast 10: The Power Of Being A Beginner On The Path To Mastery

    In episode #17 of the Groove Guru Podcast, we explore some implications of how adopting the mindset of a beginner can unlock our potential on the road to mastering whatever it is that we want to master.  Enjoy!
    Timestamps:
    (0:13) Seeing things in a new way
    (1:17) Perceptions of mastery and excellence
    (2:12) One of the biggest barriers to learning
    (3:15) A key element of mastery
    (3:31) Beginner’s mind
    (4:40) How quantum physics relates to the mind
    (6:53) What I learned from my father’s passing that deepened my grounding
    (8:14) Implications of showing up with less on our mind whatever we’re doing
    (12:34) An invitation
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    • 13 min
    #16 - Solocast 9: A Simple Way To Feel Calm Before Performing

    #16 - Solocast 9: A Simple Way To Feel Calm Before Performing

    In episode #16 of the Groove Guru Podcast, we explore the heart of accessing calmness before performing and in the process of living life. Enjoy!
    Timestamps:
    (0:40) Reframing uncomfortable feelings
    (2:16) Implications of thinking into emotions
    (3:44) Reliable states of mind
    (5:30) A simple way to feel calm before any performance
    (7:07) Living beyond fear
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    • 8 min
    #15 - Solocast 8: Waking Up To The Music Of Life

    #15 - Solocast 8: Waking Up To The Music Of Life

    Here we delve into a fundamental yet often overlooked factor that shapes 100% of our experience and results in life.  I'll be sharing practical examples to illustrate how understanding this factor can unlock your potential to give your best performances and experience greater fulfilment in whatever you do.
    Join me as we explore:
    Keys to listening well
    Where our experience truly originates
    Navigating our varying states of mind
    How to be at your best in the heat of the moment
    Dealing with trauma and painful memories
    And much more...
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    (Originally aired on 6 Nov 2023)
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    • 46 min
    #14 - Billy Doherty: Drumming With The Undertones And More

    #14 - Billy Doherty: Drumming With The Undertones And More

    I recently had a blast speaking with Billy Doherty, best known as the drummer of the iconic Northern Irish band, The Undertones.
    In our recent shows together I've gotten to know Billy Doherty as a dear friend, who not only is part of one of the most successful bands to emerge from Northern Ireland and the punk era, but someone who is incredibly passionate and enthusiastic about what he does, especially in the area of drumming and music!
    In this conversation, Billy shares some great stories of his drumming journey with the Undertones. It’s filled with many cherished memories and present-day delights of his experience The Undertones and more, all informed with much rocking enthusiasm!
    Some episode highlights:

    Tales of the origins and development of The Undertones from past to present


    Stories of the band’s relationship with influential DJ John Peel and their breakthrough with “Teenage Kicks”


    Unforgettable moments of sharing the stage with The Clash


    Billy's unwavering passion for drumming and music

    Here’s to your enjoyment of this one!
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    (Originally aired on 4 Jun 2023)
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    #13 - Solocast 7: Finding The Heart Of The Groove

    #13 - Solocast 7: Finding The Heart Of The Groove

    In this episode of the Groove Guru Podcast, I lay out some essential concepts for this very pertinent topic on a very practical basis related to drumming and music. I also go beyond the surface level to the psychological - and even deeper - to help you realise the inner state of mind that sets you up to win in whatever field you are involved in.
    Here are some of the angles covered:

    Keys to groove in a musical sense


    How to find the heart of the groove every day, even if you're not a musician


    Effortlessly dropping limiting beliefs


    Naturally accessing 'the zone'


    Showing up your best

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    (Originally aired on 12 May 2023)
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    • 18 min
    #12 - Solocast 6: How I Prepare For Tours As A Professional Musician

    #12 - Solocast 6: How I Prepare For Tours As A Professional Musician

    To perform at our best in any endeavour, it goes without saying that preparation is key!  In this episode of the Groove Guru Podcast, I talk about how I prepare for tours as a freelance musician and give some examples of my process for that based on some of my work with Hugh Cornwell and Wishbone Ash.  I also answer some common questions I've received about dealing with fear and anxiety and being more confident about performing.  Enjoy!
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    (Originally aired on 14 Apr 2023)
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    • 38 min

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