Drummer's Resource

Lil John Roberts is no stranger to the podcast, making this his third appearance with this episode. Although John is one of the most sought after Jazz and R & B Drummers of his generation and has worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder and Janet Jackson to Herbie Hancock and George Duke, we don’t dive too deep […] The post 411 – Lil John Roberts: The next chapter appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Whether you’ve been playing for years and practice regularly or have taken some time off I recommend that you take some time to get back to basics. This is something that has benefited me over the years and something that I’m currently doing in my practice routine. Give it a try and let me know […] The post 410 – Getting back to basics appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this episode, Daniel talks with noted drummer, historian and collector Brooks Tegler about all things Gene Krupa. What’s covered in this session: Brooks’ experiences growing up in a musical family and becoming a lifelong Gene Krupa fan. How Gene’s incredible ability to connected musically with an audience made him the most recognized drummer in […] The post 409 – [Daniel Glass Show]: The Magic of Gene Krupa: An Interview with Brooks Tegler appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Charles Ruggiero, son of legendary drummer Vinnie Ruggiero, has made quite the name for himself in his own right. Not one to live in the shadow of his father, Charles has developed his own unique style and voice behind the kit. Since “turning pro” in 1994 Charles has worked with a who’s who list of […] The post 408 – Charles Ruggiero: Creating his own legacy appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

San Diego native Cliff Almond grew up in a family full of classical musicians but he decided to take a different route and focus on the drums. From an early age his affinity for the drums yielded hours spent behind the kit playing along with records and learning tunes. These hours paid off, landing him […] The post 407 – Cliff Almond: Manifesting your own sound appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Whether you love to practice or not, I’m sure you’ve always feel like you should be doing more of it, regardless how many hours you’re practicing every week. But, have you ever wondered if you’re practicing TOO MUCH? Is that even possible? In this episode I discuss what I call the “3 phases of a […] The post 406 – Are you practicing TOO much? appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Many consider John Bonham to be the greatest rock drummer of all time, but in our attempts to capture his magic in our own playing, we often overlook the elements that made Bonham’s drumming so “relatable.” In the second of a two-part series unlocking Bonham’s secrets, Daniel delves into the man’s instinctual ability to play […] The post 405 – [Daniel Glass Show]: 5 Things You Don’t Know About John Bonham, Pt. 2 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Eric Leiderman, producer from Late Night with Seth Meyers has found himself in a unique position. As a drummer, Eric has always juggled touring and working in television only to find himself combining the two…sort of. The band leader for Late Night with Seth Meyers is drummer Fred Armisen, who also has his hands full […] The post 404 – Eric Leiderman: Late night TV’s drum ambassador appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

As you know, this podcast is about drumming but I like to pepper in guests who can help serve you in other ways. Why? Because, although we’re all drummers, we’re also moms, dads, accountants, weekend warriors, etc. Juggling life, job, gigging, practicing, kids and everything else life throws at you can be a challenge. Enter: […] The post 403 – The no BS guide to networking with Craig Ballantyne appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Stand-out Toronto based drummer Sarah Thawer is sailing along now, but it wasn’t always the case. By her own account, growing up in a traditional Indian household there was external pressure to pursue other careers like medicine or engineering. But Sarah stuck to her guns and stayed true to her dreams of becoming a professional […] The post 402 – Sarah Thawer: Going against the grain appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

There’s no shortage of messaging telling us that if we want to succeed at something we have to “do the hard work.” I completely agree that nothing great is achieved without focused effort over a long period of time – nor do I think the majority of people believe they can reach their goals without […] The post 401 – The truth about hard work appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Many consider John Bonham to be the greatest rock drummer of all time, but in our attempts to capture his magic in our own playing, we often overlook key aspects of Bonzo’s sound and style. In the first of a two-part series unlocking Bonham’s secrets, Daniel focuses on influences and set up. What’s covered in […] The post 400 – [Daniel Glass Show]: 5 Things You Don’t Know About John Bonham, Pt. 1 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Tom Brechtlein grew up in East Meadow, Long Island and gravitated to drums after listening to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. In junior high, his attention turned to big band jazz, and he became attracted to the music of the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. His investigation of […] The post 399 – Tom Brechtlein: The quest of creating creativity appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Austin, TX based producer Chris Jacobie has created a unique way of servicing clients, keeping musicians employed and helping artists grow their fanbase all over the world. Music production is nothing new, but Chris’ approach is unique and capitalizes on the ability to connect with clients around the globe because of the internet. Listen in […] The post 398 – Creative ways to grow your client base as a freelance artist with Chris Jacobie appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Southern Louisiana native Doug Belote grew up immersed in cajun country and listening to the sounds of Jazz, Rock, Cajon, Dixieland, Zydeco, and second line. Drawing inspiration from the sounds of the south, Belote developed not only his own unique, “between the cracks” feel but also an impressive resume having worked with Mike Gordon,Jeff Coffin, George […] The post 397 – Doug Belote: Chasing a dream in New Orleans appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Whether you play in a single band, or work as a freelancer with a variety of artists, its incumbent for every drummer to seek a deeper understanding of the role and position of the singer. Doing so is not only essential for the overall success of any musical endeavor, but also vital towards making us […] The post 396 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Six Strategies for Working With A Singer appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

David Northrup is an industry veteran who’s resume is both diverse and impressive, having worked with Boz Scaggs, Travis Tritt, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Disco Biscuits and many others. During his career he’s experienced both ups and downs and he openly shares his journey as a lesson of how to handle a life in the […] The post 395 – David Northrup: The rollercoaster ride of a life in music appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

I sat down to catch up with my buddies Matt Crouse and Zack Albetta from Working Drummer Podcast about how we’re making out with our new career transitions, what we’ve learned over the past year since our last conversation and much more. The idea behind this round table came from the fact that all three of […] The post 394 – Roundtable Discussion (Part 2) Time management, growing older in the music business and more appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jeremy Hummel has been a pro drummer for years and is someone who knows a thing or two about thinking outside the box. As a founding member of the multi-platinum band Breaking Benjamin, Jeremy was forced to make some shifts in his career when he left the band. Not one to site around and wait […] The post 393 – Thriving as a band leader and educator with Jeremy Hummel appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast, Daniel defines the “unusual life” that we lead as musicians, and offers five strategies designed to help you acknowledge, accept and embrace the radical idea of turning your passions into a meaningful livelihood. What’s covered in this session: Daniel defines what he means by the “unusual life” of an artist, and explains […] The post 392 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Five Strategies for Living An “Unusual” Life appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .