Drummer's Resource

Joe Plummer is a journeyman, having manned the throne behind seminal acts like Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Black Heart Procession, Mister Heavenly, The Magic Magicians and many others. Currently Joe is with Cold War Kids and finding himself in a familiar role: Stepping in to replace a former drummer and trying to honor the music […] The post 351 – Joe Plummer (Cold War Kids) A journeyman’s guide to juggling multiple bands appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast, Daniel explains why it’s absolutely vital for every drummer in the 21st Century to learn about musical styles from the past. The reason is simple. Knowing more about the nuts and bolts of “classic styles” will help you become more creative, turn you into a better listener, and (best of all) make […] The post 350 – [Daniel Glass Show]: 5 Reasons Why Every Drummer Should Learn “Classic” Styles appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Tavarious “Varo” Johnson, started playing at the age of three and it’s quite evident by his playing and more so by his “wise-beyond-years” wisdom. Though his career he’s performed with some of the greatest living Gospel musicians, as well as tours and clinics around the world. Varo breaks down how he turned his love and […] The post 349 – Varo Johnson: Navigating through the seasons of life as a musician appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Gerd Booten is making a name for his eyeware company (Jefferson Eyeware) one drum kit at a time. Sunglasses have been around for thousands of years, but what makes Gerd’s shades different is that they’re made from drum shells and cymbals. As if that wasn’t cool enough, many of the pairs are made from famous […] The post 348 – Behind the brand with Gerd Booten of Jefferson Eyewear appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session, Daniel discusses our obsession with playing as fast as possible, and offers a real, practical road map to reaching new levels of speed. The short answer: If you want to play fast, you must first learn to play slow! What’s covered in this session: Daniel describes how learning drum parts on classic […] The post 347 – [Daniel Glass Show]: The Secret To Playing Fast! appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jason Sechrist’s band (Portugal. The Man) has been making waves lately, mainly due to their breakout hit “Feel It Still.” Maybe you’ve just started hearing their name but they’re far from rookies in this game, having formed in 2005 and gradually growing an audience across the country over the years. Jason breaks down the path to success with the band, […] The post 346 – Jason Sechrist (Portugal. The Man): An overnight success, 12 years in the making appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Rick Barker may not be a household name, but the results of his work and music business expertise can be heard on the radio every single day. Rick is one of the driving forces behind the stratospheric rise of Taylor Swift, severing as her manager during the early years of her career. Now, Rick is […] The post 345 – Rick Barker: Taylor Swift’s former manager shares his music biz secrets  appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session Daniel lays out the interesting perspective of  a left-handed drummer in a right-handed world. The title focuses on right-handed drummers, because most lefties are probably already aware of the points being made. The phrase “For Right-Handed Drummers Only!” also has a dual meaning, because it serves as a signpost in the life […] The post 344 – [Daniel Glass Show]: For Right-Handed Drummers Only! appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

New Jersey native Jeremiah Fraites is the drummer for the wildly successful group, The Lumineers. But it wasn’t always that way for Fraites, who struggled as a musician in New York City. After struggling to make a career in music, Fraites and his bandmates decided to pack it up and move to Denver, Colorado. It was there where they began to […] The post 343 – Jeremiah Fraites (The Lumineers): Developing restraint as a drummer and songwriter appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

As as drummer, I’m sure you’ve had ringing in your ear before. And, if you’re anything like me, you probably thought nothing of it. The scary part is that ANY TIME you have ringing in your ear, it’s a result of irreversible hearing loss. I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Jackson […] The post 342 – The truth about hearing loss with Jackson Mann from Vibes Ear Plugs appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast, Daniel continues his deep dive into Royal Crown Revue’s two-year saga on the fabled Warped Tour. Highlights include the making of Royal Crown’s award winning video for “Barflies at the Beach,” and the experience of playing on Warped’s rare international forays to Europe, Australia and Japan. What’s covered in this session: The […] The post 341 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Life on the Warped Tour, Pt. 2 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Marcus Gilmore is a decedent of drumming royalty. His grandfather is the great Roy Haynes and for most people that’d be a cross to bear. Marcus was never intimidated by his grandfather’s presence, though and was inspired to make his own name. Over the years his initiative has proven effective and Marcus has create a […] The post 340 – Marcus Gilmore: Drumming royalty makes his own name appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Lauren Jenkins may be one of the most recognizable drum photographers around. With shoots on her resume with drummers like Mike Johnston, Questlove and Jost Nickel she’s quietly shaping how the drum world looks…one photo at time. In the conversation Lauren breaks down what makes a great drum photo, the biggest mistakes to avoid and […] The post 339 – How to take great drum photos with Lauren Jenkins (Elle Jaye) appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast, Daniel recounts the nearly two years that his band Royal Crown Revue spent on the fabled Warped Tour. What’s covered in this session: The unlikely story of how a swing band ended up on a punk rock tour for nearly two years.  The story behind the Warped Tour, the largest traveling music […] The post 338 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Life on the Warped Tour, Pt. 1 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Steve Pruitt the Oklahoma native who moved to Texas to study with Ed Soph at University of North Texas found himself thrust into the music scene of Denton, Texas. He was one of the original drummers in Snarky Puppy and was regularly gigging with a variety of different artists. But, finding the need to reinvent […] The post 337 – Steve Pruitt: How to develop a strong conceptual foundation appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

There are so many drumstick options on the market and it can get overwhelming at times. I got a chance to sit down and chat with Elijah Navarro from Promark about all things drumsticks. We dive deep into everything from the significance of the number (5, 7, 2, etc) to the tip, taper,and balance and […] The post 336 – All about drumsticks with Promark’s Elijah Navarro appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Do you constantly hear music in your head? Follow Daniel as he documents his own internal soundtrack and takes a deep dive into the subject of “ear worms.” Although they can certainly be irritating, it turns out we can actually utilize ear worms to help enhance our creativity. What’s covered in this session: Daniel shares […] The post 335 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Music In My Head appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Mike Portnoy has been a trailblazer since early in his career, notable by being one of the youngest drummers to ever be inducted into the Modern Drummer hall of fame at age 37 – an honor only enjoyed by one other drummer, Neil Peart. For 25 years Mike served as the driving force behind the […] The post 334 – Mike Portnoy: Always looking forward appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

As drummers, the one thing that serves as therapy for our hectic lives is sitting behind the kit and escaping into the moment. But, what happens when you’ve lost that drive? What happens when you don’t feel inspired to play or practice? What happens when it seems like a chore just to get to the […] The post 333 – Dealing with burnout and feeling uninspired appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this session, Daniel makes a strong case for the importance of fundamental concepts like posture, grip, and playing on a practice pad. What’s covered in this session: An exploration of the “Master-Apprentice” relationship, and how it has played a role in the development of drumming over many generations. How the explosive popularity of rock’n’roll […] The post 332 – [Daniel Glass Show]: The Importance of Form appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .