The Curiosity Podcast

Chris Olds

We're curious about the topics you find here.  Spirit, Earth, Heart centered conversations about the modern human experience. I'm naturally curious and am doing this podcast to explore my favorite topics.

  1. Sacred Fire Drum Clinic - 10 Day Intensive Workshop

    11/24/2025

    Sacred Fire Drum Clinic - 10 Day Intensive Workshop

    "The Curiosity Podcast: Mastering the Drumming Techniques" (beginning)  is a structured, ten-episode educational program led by instructor Chris Olds. This curriculum is engineered to provide a comprehensive technical framework for drummers of all levels. The series progresses logically from essential physical fundamentals and rhythmic literacy to advanced coordination and, finally, to sophisticated stylistic application across a range of genres. The ultimate goal is to cultivate not just technical proficiency, but also a deep and versatile musical literacy that empowers the modern drummer. The Moeller Technique is updated and expounded upon by the Alonso Garabaldi Rudimentary Jazz Method, and also the Terry Bozzio Foot and Hand Method of Modern Drumming. (stick/foot control). Add to this, Chris Olds’ method, and you have the core substance and foundation of the drumming methods taught here. DrumKraft Workshops The provided text details the curriculum of two distinct drumming programs: Chris Olds' "The Curiosity Podcast: Mastering the Drumming Techniques" and the accompanying "The Sacred Fire Drumming Intensive." The podcast curriculum is a comprehensive, ten-episode structure designed to take drummers from establishing a physical foundation—covering proper ergonomics and the efficiency of the Moeller Technique—to advanced skills, including limb independence and internalizing polyrhythms. The final episodes apply these technical skills to various genres, teaching specific patterns for Jazz, Funk, and Latin Styles. In contrast, "The Sacred Fire Drumming Intensive" is an immersive workshop centered on rigorous, skill-based hand drumming instruction with a core objective of fostering Deep Listening & Ensemble Connection to achieve a collective groove. Support the show We believe every story has a layer you haven’t seen yet. [Podcast Name] peels back the curtain on [Subject Matter], exploring the forgotten corners of history and the human experience. Listen in and get lost.

    13 min
  2. Sacred Fire Drumming Workshop 10 Intensive Clinic

    11/23/2025

    Sacred Fire Drumming Workshop 10 Intensive Clinic

    The structure of "The Sacred Fire Drumming Intensive" is intentionally designed to balance rigorous technical training with essential creative rest and renewal through a methodology referred to as "A Fusion of Intensity and Serenity". This balance is the philosophical heart of the intensive and is built upon two complementary pillars that work in harmony to accelerate learning, prevent burnout, and foster deep artistic growth. 1. Rigorous Technical Training (Intensive Drumming Clinics) The core of the intensive is dedicated to rigorous, skill-based hand drumming instruction. These sessions are designed to push technical boundaries, deepen rhythmic understanding, and forge the powerful sense of ensemble connection required to lock into a collective groove. The daily schedule includes two major workshop sessions: • Intensive Drumming Workshop (Session I): A focused, two-hour block (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) for diving deep into technique and rhythmic concepts. • Intensive Drumming Workshop (Session II): A three-hour block (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) that combines intensive drumming with creative exploration. The initial days of the 10-day program (Part I: The Intensive) are focused on building technical proficiency, mastering new rhythms, and repetition, laying a solid technical and communal groundwork. This focus ensures that dedicated daily practice is prepared for translation into powerful, communicative art during the culminating weekend performance showcases (Part II). 2. Creative Rest and Renewal (Creative and Restorative Space) Periods explicitly designed for rejuvenation are woven around the intensive clinics and are considered an essential part of the curriculum, not merely breaks. This intentional restoration allows the mind to absorb lessons and the body to recover, ensuring participants return to the drum with renewed energy and insight Support the show We believe every story has a layer you haven’t seen yet. [Podcast Name] peels back the curtain on [Subject Matter], exploring the forgotten corners of history and the human experience. Listen in and get lost.

    12 min

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We're curious about the topics you find here.  Spirit, Earth, Heart centered conversations about the modern human experience. I'm naturally curious and am doing this podcast to explore my favorite topics.