Drummer's Resource

Jim Bogios, the longtime drummer of Counting Crows and Bay Area native is no stranger to success as a drummer. Getting started at the ripe age of 12, performing is in his blood…but, although he had a jumpstart on his career, Jim’s hard work and preparation have been the keys to his success over the […] The post 391 – Jim Bogios (Counting Crows): preparation meets opportunity appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

We all know them…the haters…the people who love to watch others fail and always have something negative to say about everything. The scary truth is that their attitude, mindset and how they approach life can effect you more than you know. I’ve been around my fair share of haters, but they don’t last long because […] The post 390 – How to deal with haters appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

It’s hard to summarize Bill Bruford’s career or impact on the drumming community as a whole in a few sentences., but let me give you a 35,000 foot view of what he’s accomplished. Bill was the founding drummer of the iconic and ground-breaking band, YES and after his departure went on to work with King […] The post 389 – Bill Bruford – An exploration into the drummer’s creative process appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session, Daniel continues his in-depth exploration of grip, breaking down each three of the primary grips (German, French and Traditional), sharing their origins, and showing exercises to develop each one. What’s covered in this session: A deeper look at the evolution and tradition of each of the three primary grips. Where they come […] The post 388 – [Daniel Glass Show] The Importance of Grip, Pt. 2 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

You can say that Vinnie Amicio was at the right place at the right time and you’d be half-right. When Amico, who’s been a member of the band moe. since 1996, was originally asked to join the band, he declined. The band was just getting it footing and couldn’t provide a stable income for Amico […] The post 387 – Vinnie Amico (moe.) Jamming through the new era of music appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jessee Kirshbaum is an music industry vet who started at a young age and quickly made a name for himself as one of the hottest agents in NYC. Over the years he’s adapted his plan, kept his ear to the ground and saw the shift in the music business happening before everyone else. This foresight […] The post 386 – How to gain attention as a artist, with Jesse Kirshbaum of Nue Agency appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

If you think of Chris Coleman there’s no way to think of him other than behind a drum kit It’s hard to imagine that Chris wasn’t planning on pursuing a career as a drummer until an eye-opening experience at his job. Needless to say, it’s obvious he made a great choice and widely recognized as […] The post 385 – Chris Coleman: Embracing the unexpected 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 384 – A definitive guide to goal setting with Craig Ballantyne appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In the first of two sessions focusing on grip, Daniel unpacks the fundamentals involved with holding a drumstick, and explains why a deeper understanding of grip is vital if we want to play with greater clarity, consistency and articulation. What’s covered in this session: Why the word “grip” itself  is something of a misnomer. A […] The post 383 – [Daniel Glass Show] The Importance of Grip, Pt. 1 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Aaron Comess makes his second appearance on the podcast and for good reason. The founding and longtime member of The Spin Doctors has not only been in the same band for close to 30 years, but has also established himself as both a sideman and bandleader in the NYC Jazz Scene. We dig into a […] The post 382 – Aaron Comess: How to develop self-awareness, find balance and be true to yourself appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Although progress and forward momentum is necessary for growth, sometimes that’s not the case. Whether you’re looking to change careers, change your focus or just remove yourself from a certain situation it may be necessary to take a few steps backwards before you can make the right progress moving forward.     The post 381 – Going backwards to move forward appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

It’s hard to classify Trevor Lawrence by genre or even by title, so I’ll leave it at Musician. The highly acclaimed Lawrence is a drummer, DJ, producer, songwriter and much more. He’s been a longtime collaborator with Dr. Dre, has worked with other hip hop artists like Snoop Dog, Eminen and 50 cent, which is […] The post 380 – Trevor Lawrence, Jr: The epitome of versatility appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Charlie Hall is a man of many experiences having moved around the country in a variety of jobs including, the hospitality business, school teacher and social worker. After a brief stint in 2008 and since 2013 Charlie has been manning the throne for the Grammy Winning band, The War on Drugs. While music is what […] The post 379 – Charlie Hall (The War on Drugs): The balance of drums and life appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

There’s a lot of focus on networking, gaining awareness and getting the gig. As far as I’m concerned, getting the gig is when the real work starts because keeping the gig is what’s most important. There are some things that are obvious (like knowing the material, showing up on time, etc) but many details get […] The post 378 – How to KEEP the gig appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session, Daniel shares the strange but true story of his 1991 “Halloween audition” with the legendary “mock rock” band Spinal Tap (which took place in the end zone of the L.A. Coliseum). And yes, there is photographic evidence to go with the story! What’s covered in this session: Daniel describes his obsession with […] The post 377 – [Daniel Glass Show] The Day I Auditioned for Spinal Tap appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Wayne Salzmann may not be a household name yet, but I’m guessing that’ll be changing soon. Far from a newbie in the game, Wayne is one of the most in-demand sessions and live drummers in Austin, TX and is best known for his touring work with Grammy Award winning artist, Eric Johnson. Wayne has also […] The post 376 – Wayne Salzmann: How to seek and create your own opportunities appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

We all have goals, dreams and things we want to accomplish. It’s easy for us to sit around an plan out every nuance of what we want to create, design the logo, buy the equipment, create the Instagram handle, etc. The reality is that all of those things are a waste of time unless you […] The post 375 – How to start something BIG appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session, Daniel talks with Ray Levier, a drummer who suffered severe burns over his face and body at the age of 12. Despite losing most of his fingers in the the accident, Ray’s incredible outlook on life and drive to succeed helped him overcome his limitations and create a successful career as a […] The post 374 – [Daniel Glass Show] Inspiring Stories: Ray Levier appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Josh Freese is the closest thing you can get to Rock & Roll royalty. At a very young age he started working at Disney and from there he graduated to national and international bands like Devo, Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle, No Doubt, The Vandals, Sting, Weezer, Sublime and an extremely long list of […] The post 373 – Josh Freese: Rock & Roll’s not-so-secret weapon appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

When practicing rudiments, we are often so intent on learning the required sticking patterns that we miss the bigger picture in terms of overall sound and clarity. In this session, Daniel explains his secret to “dissecting” rudiments,  allowing us to develop of the role of each hand individually, thereby strengthening the overall result. What’s covered […] The post 372 – [Daniel Glass Show] “Dissecting” Rudiments: A Smarter Way To Learn appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .