Working Drummer

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With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.

  1. 574 - Chris Draper: His New Book "The Inner Athlete", Recovering from Two TBIs, Playing "Hamilton" on the West End, Coming Up on the London Jazz/Fusion Scene

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    574 - Chris Draper: His New Book "The Inner Athlete", Recovering from Two TBIs, Playing "Hamilton" on the West End, Coming Up on the London Jazz/Fusion Scene

    Chris Draper is a drummer, author, and performance coach based in London. After coming up on the city's Jazz and Fusion scene as the drummer in the house band at the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Chris began getting opportunities in musical theatre, culminating in landing the drum chair on the West End production of Hamilton. His new book, "The Inner Athlete: A Musician's Guide to Performance Conditioning," is the result of what Chris learned through rehabilitation after sustaining two traumatic brain injuries and subsequently getting certified as a personal trainer. In this episode, Chris talks about: No longer having a home studio, and not missing it How a chance meeting at a pub led to his musical theatre career Playing in the house band at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London How some college programs are becoming more open to commercial music, especially when it comes to drums The traumatic brain injuries and subsequent recovery that inspired him to write “The Inner Athlete” What regulation is, physiologically, and different ways to do it The power of breath work  Why conventional weight training and athletic conditioning doesn’t work best for musicians Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 16 λ.

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    573 - Reuben Spyker: Curiosity as Inspiration, New Signature Snare, Critiquing Yourself

    Reuben Spyker is a master technician who has built his career as an educator, artist, and innovative drummer.  Reuben has developed teaching programs that emphasize efficient playing, critical observation, and creativity.  Most recently, Reuben has combined his obsession with detail and interest in art to create an original signature snare drum with the help of master snare builder Ronn Dunnett.   In this episode, Reuben talks about:     The many facets of Reubens career     Using curiosity as inspiration     Finding joy in things like drawing, building things and Davinci     Working closely with Ronn Dunnett to build a custom snare drum     The importance of critiquing yourself     The power of focus     Reuben’s different teaching courses ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 36 λ.
  3. 572 - Ross McReynolds: Moving from Nashville to LA, The Two-Way Street of Trust, Making Synths Feel Tangible

    18 Ιουν

    572 - Ross McReynolds: Moving from Nashville to LA, The Two-Way Street of Trust, Making Synths Feel Tangible

    Ross McReynolds has toured and recorded with artists such as Katie Pruitt, Maia Sharp, Juan Solorzano, The Muddy Magnolias, Dynamo, Cory Wong, Kelsey Waldon, Caleb Groh, Jess Nolan and many more. He attended Belmont University in Nashville and lived and worked there for many years after, but recently made the move to LA. In this episode, Ross talks about: Moving from Nashville to LA because of a general need for change Going crazy if he spends too long in the studio without connecting with an audience His experience at Belmont University in Nashville  Realizing the typical Nashville music career and some of Nashville’s musical values didn’t agree with him How patience can turn seemingly difficult decisions into no-brainers “The passivity of a streaming service” How synthesizers and other electronic instruments he like using still feel physical and tangible and analogue  Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 17 λ.

  4. 11 Ιουν

    571 - Craig Krolicki: Drum Teching, Being the Glue Between Drummer and Engineer, Drumming in Nashville

    Craig Krolicki is a versatile and musical drummer playing a wide variety of styles. He is a graduate of Youngstown State University (The Dana School of Music), with a BA in Music Education. In 1997 Craig moved to Nashville TN, and has toured as a drummer with artist such as Curb Recording Artist Jeff Carson, Hank III, Sony Recording Artist Tammy Cochran, Singer/Songwriter/Producer Gail Davies, Singer/Songwriter Billy Yates, BNA Recording Artist Kellie Coffey. From 2006-2020, Craig drum teched for the country band Rascal Flatts. In recent years, Craig has been teching for Kent Slucher of Luke Bryan. Craig continues to freelance as a drummer in and around Nashville and has even started a new fitness coaching program. In this episode, Craig talks about: Unique tech challenges during CMA week in Nashville Essential gear for playing on Lower Broadway in nashville What a drum tech actually does Being the glue between the drummer and the engineer From Pennsylvania to Nashville Staying in shape on the drums in between performances His new fitness program Coach Craig Fitness (coachcraigfit@gmail.com) ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 12 λ.
  5. 570 - Steve Pruitt: Playing with Mike Stern and Eddie Gomez, Straight Ahead Jazz vs. Fusion, Embracing Adversity

    4 Ιουν

    570 - Steve Pruitt: Playing with Mike Stern and Eddie Gomez, Straight Ahead Jazz vs. Fusion, Embracing Adversity

    Steve Pruitt has toured and/or recorded with Eddie Gomez, Mike Stern, Snarky Puppy, Oz Noy, and many others. He was a finalist in the 2000 Guitar Center Drum-Off and went on to study with Ed Soph at North Texas. In this episode, Steve talks about: Facing a lot of adversity quickly at North Texas The differences and similarities in his approach to straight ahead jazz vs. fusion How he things about the word "integrity" "Finding the dance" that makes the music work with certain musicians or groups Taking responsibility, "even when it isn't fair to" The chapter of his life and career spent in South Korea ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 27 λ.

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    569 - Steve Misamore: Drumming for Dierks Bentley, The Evolution of the Dierk's gig, A Passion for Flying

    Steve Misamore has been drumming since he was 11 years old. He has been the drummer in Dierks Bentley’s band since 2002. Steve moved to Nashville in 1993 from Houston TX. Before he met Dierks, he did all sorts of gigs in town from bars to studio work, to private gigs and everything in between. Steve met Dierks playing the bars in Nashville in 1999 and helped him open some doors at Sony/ATV. Steve has been working with Dierks ever since. Steve played on some of the early stuff like "Free and Easy" "Feel That Fire" as well as a few others. In this episode, Steve talks about: Creative ways to stay engaged with drumming when not touring The evolution of the Dierks Bentley gig Working with Dierks from the very beginning Recreating the drum parts from Dierks' records Translating the studio performance into a live performance Getting his pilots license The parody group Hot Country Knights The early influence of Herman Matthews ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 19 λ.
  7. 568 - Matt Musty: Playing with Train, Using Your Space's Sound, Buying Into the Magic of What We Get To Do

    21 Μαΐ

    568 - Matt Musty: Playing with Train, Using Your Space's Sound, Buying Into the Magic of What We Get To Do

    Matt Musty has been the drummer for Train since 2019. He has lived in Boston, New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles and in addition to Train, his touring and recording credits include Grace Potter, Gwen Stefani, Shoshana Bean, Keith Urban, and many others. In this episode, Matt talks about: Learning the recording principle that the only rule is what sounds good to you The Broadway musical in development that Train is writing music for, and learning the “many cooks in the kitchen” approach  Being a part of Train’s writing process with Pat and Jerry How to fight jadedness  “Doing everything wrong and backwards” in New York Moving to Nashville and finding himself in the drum chair with Grace Potter How the space is what makes recordings sound cool Caring enough to strive for 110%, and not caring enough to not beat the shit out of yourself when you never get there  Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 5 λ.

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    567 - Tony Leone: Playing with Little Feat, Fronting His Own Group in NY, Realities of Self Doubt

    Tony Leone has toured and recorded with bands like Ollabelle and Chris Robinson Brotherhood. He has also worked with a variety of musicians including Levon Helm, Phil Lesh, Anders Osborne, Lou Donaldson and others. In September 2020 he joined the legendary band Little Feat. Tony is active on the New York City jazz scene where you can catch his quintet at famous clubs like Ornithology and Smalls Jazz Club In this episode, Tony talks about:     Adapting to different musical scenarios     Being honest about styles of music you want to play     Playing with Little Feat and learning the catalogue     The realities of self doubt     Spending time & double drumming with Levon Helm     Following in his father’s footsteps     The duality of jazz and classic rock that shaped him     Studying with Art Taylor     Fronting his own jazz group in NY ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 ώ. 31 λ.
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With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.

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  • Δημιουργός
    Working Drummer
  • Έτη παρουσίας
    2015 - 2026
  • Επεισόδια
    574
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    © 2015
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    Working Drummer

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