Ranked #1
Ep. 23 CARTER MCLEAN. An In-Depth Conversation
Ep. 23 CARTER MCLEAN. An In-Depth Conversation
Carter McLean is probably best known for his meticulous photos and super groovy videos that he posts on Instagram, Faceb... Read more
15 Dec 2017
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1hr 22mins
Ranked #2
Building Linear Phrasing
Building Linear Phrasing
Linear phrasing is a great vehicle for expressing yourself musically and rhythmically behind the kit. Let's start off wi... Read more
5 May 2020
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23mins
Ranked #3
A Different Perspective for Creating Phrasing & Fills
A Different Perspective for Creating Phrasing & Fills
I have been creating and playing games with students for over 20 years, and this particular one has been a huge hit rega... Read more
4 Mar 2020
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26mins
Ranked #4
Ep. 3 Rhythmic Perception; A Primer, Part 3
Ep. 3 Rhythmic Perception; A Primer, Part 3
Rhythmic Perception; A Primer Pt 3 is all about getting on the kit and playing the 3:4 polymetric relationship while lis... Read more
4 Oct 2017
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16mins
Ranked #5
Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Requires More Than Just Drumming
Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Requires More Than Just Drumming
Most drummers I recently surveyed said they didn't have a clear, concise, and organized practice routine. They also said... Read more
31 Mar 2020
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22mins
Ranked #6
Ep. 33 A simple exercise that 90% of Drummers I show can't do...
Ep. 33 A simple exercise that 90% of Drummers I show can't do...
This exercise is very simple to look at, talk about, and even imagine, but when you actually sit down and try it, it can... Read more
28 May 2018
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26mins
Ranked #7
Ep. 21 BLAIR SINTA. An in-depth conversation
Ep. 21 BLAIR SINTA. An in-depth conversation
A conversation with LA session & touring drummer, Blair Sinta (Alanis Morissette, Melissa Etheridge, Josh Groban, Id... Read more
1 Dec 2017
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1hr 2mins
Ranked #8
Ep. 19 ARI HOENIG. An in-depth conversation.
Ep. 19 ARI HOENIG. An in-depth conversation.
This episode was based on a random Instagram post that Ari made, challenging people to transcribe what he was playing. W... Read more
10 Nov 2017
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57mins
Ranked #9
Ep. 10 Pulsars, Perception, and Practicing
Ep. 10 Pulsars, Perception, and Practicing
I discuss concepts of time & subdivisions, I give a shout out to Texas drummer Joseph Carpenter, and talk about th... Read more
11 Oct 2017
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22mins
Ranked #10
Ep. 32 Getting paid for gigs, on not...
Ep. 32 Getting paid for gigs, on not...
I had a conversation today with a musician who is new in town. We discussed getting paid for a recording session and the... Read more
29 Apr 2018
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33mins
Ranked #11
Ep 44 Being in a Band vs. Being a Hired Gun
Ep 44 Being in a Band vs. Being a Hired Gun
In this episode of "driving to my gig and talking about stuff" I compare the first part of my music career as a band per... Read more
20 Mar 2019
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43mins
Ranked #12
Ep. 52 Five Steps to a Clear, Consistent Practice Routine.
Ep. 52 Five Steps to a Clear, Consistent Practice Routine.
Getting to the practice room is hard enough. Knowing what to work on is sometimes equally as challenging, and having the... Read more
5 Nov 2019
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1hr 10mins
Ranked #13
Ep. 11 Food, Thinking, Foundational Series
Ep. 11 Food, Thinking, Foundational Series
In this episode I answer a question about being a vegetarian, and the philosophical implications surrounding the idea. I... Read more
14 Oct 2017
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16mins
Ranked #14
Ep. 4 Rhythmic Perception; A Primer, Part 4
Ep. 4 Rhythmic Perception; A Primer, Part 4
Reflections on creating content. Taking Naps. Cross-coordination with Ride/HH, and Kick/SD. Concepts of coordination, in... Read more
5 Oct 2017
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19mins
Ranked #15
Ep. 5 Rhythmic Perception; A Primer, Part 5
Ep. 5 Rhythmic Perception; A Primer, Part 5
Rhythmic Perception; A Primer Pt. 5 is all about getting on the kit and playing the 3:4 polymetric relationship while li... Read more
5 Oct 2017
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12mins
Ranked #16
Ep. 50 A FULL LESSON! Two-Way Coordination
Ep. 50 A FULL LESSON! Two-Way Coordination
In this, the 50th episode, I present two sections of a brand-new five-part series called "Two-Way Coordination: A Primer... Read more
26 Oct 2019
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1hr 10mins
Ranked #17
Ep. 42 FULL DRUM LESSON - (warning, your brain may experience meltdown)
Ep. 42 FULL DRUM LESSON - (warning, your brain may experience meltdown)
In this episode I just straight into presenting, discussing, analyzing, and demonstrating the 5:4 polymeter as used in a... Read more
21 Dec 2018
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47mins
Ranked #18
Ep. 49 A Conversation with Steve Lyman
Ep. 49 A Conversation with Steve Lyman
Steve Lyman is an amazing human. He is extremely dedicated to his craft and is driven by creativity, inspiration, and pu... Read more
18 Oct 2019
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #19
Ep. 18 Polymeters and Polyrhythms. What's the difference?
Ep. 18 Polymeters and Polyrhythms. What's the difference?
In this episode we discuss the main differences between polymeters and polyrhythms; their differences and their similar... Read more
7 Nov 2017
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23mins
Ranked #20
Ep. 36 Creating a focused practice regimen & finding your own voice
Ep. 36 Creating a focused practice regimen & finding your own voice
Drummer in car getting philosophical... The art of practice is something that has challenged people forever. How long do... Read more
7 Sep 2018
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40mins