Count Us In

Count Us In
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The Count Us In Podcast was born from 3 working drummers meeting at a Drum Camp, and after spending countless hours discussing their struggles and successes with this wonderful instrument, they decided to open the conversation to the wider drumming community. Matt Lacey, Jamie Joiner and Harry Surman are talking about the drumming journey, whilst letting the listener into their practice schedules, gigging preparations and drumming goals. This podcast is from working drummers, for working drummers! Join the conversation and get in touch on Instagram: @countusinpodcast 

  1. 1D AGO

    Tips For Your First Gig

    In this episode, we give you some tips and tricks for your first gigs. These are the kind of things that we've learnt the hard way through experience, like having no hi hat clutch or drum rug. So we hope that we can save you the trouble. Are there any tips and tricks we missed? or have we reminded you about your first gig or the first time you forgot your drum rug? Let us know on Instagram - @countusinpodcast Links Mentioned in this episode: Montgomery Slacks new single: https://open.spotify.com/track/3FJxCkAQxIIzdMj3mGiJmT?si=080472a2f5734a09 Digsby Album Pre-save: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/digsby/death-of-the-party:  Tickets for Digsby Album Launch: https://hdfst.uk/e146909 Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    1h 3m

  2. JAN 30

    Restarting In 2026!

    We're back!  Thank you to everyone that listened and shared the podcast in 2025. We took some time over Christmas and the beginning of January to regroup and talk about what we want to do with our drumming and of course, the podcast in 2026. This weeks episode is about looking back at our 2025 goals and reflecting on if we achieved them or not, and it was BRUTAL! We're looking forward to 2026 and thank you for the continued support!  Please leave a 5 star review on Spotify and wherever you get your podcast and share this episode!  Instagram: @countusinpodast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    47 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    EP70 - Recording Drums Easily

    In this episode, Matt and Harry discuss making recording drums more accessible. We discuss affordable microphones and interfaces that are ideal for starting and ways in which you can get yourself started in the world of recording. It can feel very overwhelming at first, but it’s much easier than you think to get started. Interested in getting into recording? Check out the gear we recommended below.  Behringer 4 Channel Interface - https://www.thomann.co.uk/behringer_umc404hd.htm?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1581403918&gbraid=0AAAAADuDMCUs4tr2aNZlY06LDQSH4Z0UY&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaylpUNHJEoggohFJ-tC9D8kzCh7U8H15Wrpse7tNm_XQsSKrw5arLEwaAgVMEALw_wcB Audio Technica AT2020 Overhead/Condensor Mic (We use this to record episodes! - https://www.andertons.co.uk/audio-technica-at2020-condenser-mic/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20740064305&gbraid=0AAAAADujoUqnDsY1t_xdo6hQ6UKT_6pfZ&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaynPU1tuBjCMZ4C6e6WDObeYxIXe4PLXl4IsK_qyP2uwm6yOG7-rc54aAjA0EALw_wcB Behringer Drums Mics (full kit pack) - https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Behringer-BC1200-7-Piece-Drum-Microphone-Set/3R3A?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22247589480&gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLS0gO8mPDe6I2IQ7Z8s4-LrB&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZayl6kRUgm8neXVJuad0DQJgZdkL_UGiRW80pbRBRxeTHvZkvIi33ewkaAvWuEALw_wcB Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    48 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    EP69 - Developing As A Teacher

    In this weeks episodes, Matt and Jamie discuss their personal development as a teacher and what they have learned in their years of teaching.  Instagram: @countinspodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums  Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    1h 1m

  5. 11/14/2025

    EP68 - Drum Heads & Drum Camps

    In this episode, we catch up with Matt about this years The Drummers Odyssey Camp and get some highlights, we talk bass drum heads and what we’re using and talk about plans for the remaining episodes of the year! Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    53 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    EP67 - The UK Drum Show Debrief

    In this episode, we unpack and talk everything about this years UK Drum Show. We discuss our pickups from the show floor, performance highlights and memories from the weekend.  Were you at this years show? Let us know what you enjoyed on our instagram - @countusinpodcast Harry's Paiste video: https://youtu.be/fIIYUJ2GcnU?si=R9hQTD3BFSE2b3Uy Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    56 min

  7. 10/16/2025

    EP66 - Its That Time…UK Drum Show 2025!

    This weeks episode is all about the UK Drum Show. Its our yearly get together with the drumming community to marvel at the incredible drummers that perform, the amazing equipment all of our favourite companies have on display and get fuelled up with inspiration. We'll be doing a full debrief of the show in the next episode so stay tuned, but we hope if you're at the show that you enjoy it. We hope to see you all there! Instagram - @countusinpodcast Count Us In on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CountusinPodcast/videos Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    50 min

  8. 10/02/2025

    EP65 - 3 Drum Fills To Practice

    In this weeks episode, we share 3 drum fills to work on in your practice.  These drum fills we recorded and demonstrated during the recording of the episode using our electric kits, but you can find the notation and visual demonstration of the drum fills on our instagram - @countusinpodcast or on our YouTube.  We hope you enjoy working on these fills and please share your progress with us! Matt - @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie - @jamiejoinermusic Harry - @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

    41 min
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The Count Us In Podcast was born from 3 working drummers meeting at a Drum Camp, and after spending countless hours discussing their struggles and successes with this wonderful instrument, they decided to open the conversation to the wider drumming community. Matt Lacey, Jamie Joiner and Harry Surman are talking about the drumming journey, whilst letting the listener into their practice schedules, gigging preparations and drumming goals. This podcast is from working drummers, for working drummers! Join the conversation and get in touch on Instagram: @countusinpodcast 

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  • Creator
    Count Us In
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Count Us In
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