Drummer's Resource

In this special edition of the podcast, I share an episode from my new podcast Uncut with Nick Ruffini, where I interview drummer and internet pioneer, Lou Montulli. Why share this episode? Uncut is all about creative entrepreneurship and takin an idea that’s in your head and executing it. I figured this particular episode would […] The post 531 – SPECIAL EDITION: Uncut with Nick Ruffini appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jason McGerr is on a journey. A never-ending journey to create his own, unique sound. Though most drummers attempt this in their playing, Jason is actually obtaining it. A student of the craft, the Death Cab For Cutie drummer knows what it takes to serve the music, serve his own creative muse and how to […] The post 530 – Jason McGerr (Death Cab for Cutie): Play more, judge less appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

We all have an ego. Yes, you too. The thing most people don’t realize is that ego can manifest itself in many ways, including overconfidence, arrogance, insecurities and a wide variety of other ways. This episode sheds some light on how your ego may be getting in the way of your progress, and how to […] The post 529 – Is your ego getting in your way? appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

If there’s one thing Frank Zummo embodies, it’s persistence. The Long Island native moved to Los Angeles with a dream, his drums and a car full of clothes. Although the gigs were few and far between when he arrived, his work ethic and relentless pursuit of his goals started to pay off. His passion project, […] The post 528 – Frank Zummo (Sum 41): Keep it consistent appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Glen Sobel is a rare breed. He was born and bred in Los Angeles, which isn’t something you hear every day. Growing up in LA, Sobel knew at an early age that he wanted to be a professional drummer. But just living it LA wasn’t enough – far from it, in fact. What got Glen […] The post 527 – Glen Sobel: California dreaming and doing appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

For the most part, we all know what needs to be done to become a great player: Learn the basics, get a teacher, practice, practice and practice some more. Get a teacher. It’ll change how you look at the instrument, how you think about playing and give you a new point of view. Roy Burns […] The post 526 – The other 75% of the puzzle appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast, Daniel relates the story of how he was fired from a tour with a blues artist for not having a strong enough shuffle, and how that experience inspired him to become an expert in the subject. What’s covered in this session: A discussion of Daniel’s early years as a freelance musician, and […] The post 525 – [Daniel Glass Show]: How Getting Fired Helped My Career. appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Poogie Bell, often characterized as a groove and pocket drummer, may be slightly mislabeled. Sure, he’s laid in the pocket with notable artists like Erykah Badu and Chaka Khan and had more than decade-long career with Marcus Miller, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Bell grew up in NYC with his father, a […] The post 524 – Poogie Bell: Stay curious appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

I shot a message out on Instagram asking you to submit questions for me to answer on the podcast and you didn’t disappoint. Thanks! Keep the questions coming! Email me or shoot me a DM on Instagram. The post 523 – [#AskRuffini] Finding time to practice, dealing with struggle, recording without a budget and moving to a new city appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Scott Pellegrom has been making waves on the scene for years because of his prowess around the kit mixed with his unique style of playing. Part of his uniqueness is the way he incorporates anything he can (including a rubber chicken squeaky toy) into his setup. But, after a freak accident, Pellegrom was forced to […] The post 522 – Scott Pellegrom: Overcoming adversity appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

We’ve all dealt with feeling unmotivated to practice. Whether it’s the “not enough time” myth, life is getting in the way, you’re too tired or just flat out don’t feel like doing it, you’re in luck. This episode unpacks the idea of motivation and how to use it to set you on a path consistent […] The post 521 – How to stay motivated to practice appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Jonathan Ulman has a plan. And although it may include working with a-list clients, appearing on magazine covers, and winning awards (he’s won the Boston Music Awards “studio musician of the year” award three years in a row and is nominated again this year) I don’t believe it’s his focus. He’s perfectly happy doing what […] The post 520 – Jonathan Ulman: How to thrive in any city appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

When it comes down to it, there are only two main career paths for a drummer and I dive into both of them in the episode. Not only do I discuss what they are but also what’s required with each of them, the pros and cons, etc. The post 519 – The two career paths for a drummer appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

This special episode is a never-before-released interview with Neil Peart from 1990. I’m airing this interview courtesy of The Tapes Archives, a podcast that presents never-before-heard interviews with notable musicians, actors, comedians, and other iconic people. To learn more visit OsirisPod.com or The Tapes Archives The post 518 – Neil Peart: A never before released interview from 1990 appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Did Negron, the PA native who grew up in church, was inspired at a very early age by the allure of the drums. The inspiration and love for percussion stuck with her through middle school,  high school and into college where she had a revelation. She realized that what would make her happiest is pursuing […] The post 517 – Didi Negron: Chasing Happiness appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

I posted a question on Instagram last week asking what you’d like to hear covered on the podcast. There were a lot of different responses but one topic that was mentioned over and over was the idea of time management. Time management is something that has always fascinated me and I’ve worked hard to build […] The post 516 – [#AskRuffini] Time Management appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

In this podcast, Daniel discusses all things gear related. He breaks down his personal set up, explains why he’s partnered with some of his companies for more than two decades, and offers some insights about endorsements and how to develop your own relationships within the industry. What’s covered in this session: An overview of the […] The post 515 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Let’s Talk About Gear, Baby. appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

Matt Musty isn’t afraid of hard work. After moving from the east coast to Nashville and now Los Angeles, Musty has kept one thing consistent: his work ethic. Matt took every gig he could and even drove for Uber when he first moved to LA to supplement his income and he did it all in […] The post 514 – Matt Musty: Getting on with Train appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

There are plenty of talking heads who suggested if you haven’t “made it” by a certain age you never will. While I agree that the music business is a young person’s game, there isn’t a black and white, one-size-fits-all answer to this question. This episode explores late-bloomers in their field and serves as a guide […] The post 513 – Should you give up on your dream? appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .

The episode originally aired on October 31, 2016 Nate Wood, the California-born, NYC residing instrumentalist has been making waves on the live music scene lately, and for good reason. It doesn’t matter if he’s playing bass, or drums,  performing with his acclaimed band, Kneebody, Wayne Krantz, Donny McCaslin or any other A-list act, one this is […] The post 512 – Nate Wood: The art of communicating musically. appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros. .