Drummer Talk 231 – How to Ease the Pain of Loading In and Setting Up

Oct 16, 2014

On today’s episode, Dave and Troy discuss tips on how you can make your load in and set up as painless as possible. In the news, we chat about the 11 things that are more important than talent, a latest top 10 drummers list, Ringo’s new digs, and the latest on the Bun E. Carlos/Cheap Trick lawsuit. Plus, we taste test Joey Kramer’s Rockin’ and Roastin’ coffee!

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Eleven things that are more important than talent in the arts

Oct 15, 2014

Here is a great article that goes hand-in-hand with our recent podcast episode, 5 Tips for Getting Gigs That Have Nothing to Do with Chops. In the end, it really boils down to being a good person, and taking care of your stuff!

Check out the full list here.

Drummer Talk 230 – 5 Tips for Talking Money

Oct 9, 2014

Dave and Troy discuss 5 tips to helping you learn to talk about money! In the news, we discuss Judas Priest’s Fall tour, Philip Selway’s solo record, how music education helps the brain, how we learned about Slipknot’s new drummer, and Pink Floyd’s new record.

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How to become an online session drummer (from MusicRadar)

Oct 2, 2014

The recording industry is rapidly changing, and long gone are the days where studios employed full-time musicians for house bands. With home-recording becoming much more affordable and Internet speeds allowing for large file transfers, many drummers are able to get session work without relocating to a major city!

Check out these tips from MusicRadar on how you can become an online session drummer.

“Functional Practicing” with Kenny Aronoff (full length lesson from Drumeo)

Sep 22, 2014

Being fit and being a drummer can go hand in hand

Sep 18, 2014

Drumming is a very physical activity, this much is known. What may not be so obvious is how running can really help out your mental state. Check out how John Wicks of Fitz and the Tantrums uses running to keep fit on the kit while on the road.

As the drummer, it’s important to be in shape, but I also have to be careful about not going overboard with miles when I’m performing.

24 Career Mistakes to Avoid (from Zildjian Buzz Roll)

Sep 5, 2014

What are the biggest career mistakes to avoid? Zildjian asked 24 different drummers and answers range from starting younger to not practicing enough.

Find out what Jason Bittner, Antonio Sanchez, Matt Greiner, Gary Husband, and more have to say in Zildjian’s Artist Buzz Roll.

Drum miking techniques with 1, 2, or 3 mics (from Modern Drummer)

Sep 4, 2014

Before multi-track recording, drums were recording using just a handful of microphones. Whether you’re going for a vintage sound, or you just don’t have the budget for a full-blown miking setup, Modern Drummer’s breakdown of minimal miking techniques can help you out!

Click here to read the full article

How to make your cheap drumset sound amazing

Sep 1, 2014

Drummer Talk 227 – 5 Tips for Getting Gigs That Have Nothing to Do with Chops!

Aug 28, 2014

On today’s episode, Dave and Troy discuss 5 tips for getting gigs that have nothing to do with chops.

We also answer a listener question about soundproofing, and hear from one of those “Supra” guys!

In the news, we check in on Benny Greb’s fundraiser, discuss a world record attempt, discover who’s filling in for Joey Kramer, listen to a crazy mash-up of drumming and throat singing, and look at the top five Dave Grohl beats.

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Drummer Talk 226 – Tuning 201: The Kick

Aug 21, 2014

We wrap up part 3 of our 3 part series on tuning with a discussion on the kick drum.

In the news, we discuss the Crescent Cymbal/Sabian partnership, just who is the new drummer for Slipknot, what did Dave Lombardo have to say about Slayer’s current lineup, who is filling in on drums for Primus, the results of the Bonham memorial concert, and US Navy band auditions!

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Drummer Talk 225 – Tuning 201: The Toms

Aug 14, 2014

We’re back for part 2 of our 3-part series exploring tuning! Today, we go in-depth with the toms. In news, both Kings of Lean and Aerosmith have to cancel shows due to drummer health issues, Dave Grohl terrifies us with his Foo Fighters teasers, and Slipknot still wont make with the new drummer’s name!

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Drummer Talk 224 – Tuning 201: The Snare Drum

Aug 7, 2014

We start part 1 of our 3 part series on drum tuning by discussing all of the considerations for the snare drum. In news, we cover catching DCI finals live, winning sweet Kaman gear from Modern Drummer, King Crimson’s reunion toour, how Tim Alexander’s heart surgery has affected the Primus tour, we listen to a snare drum quartet, and we get a feeling for what it’s like inside a lesson with Stewart Copeland.

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Drummer Talk 223 – The Art of Sitting In

Aug 2, 2014

It’s a special Saturday show today as Dave and Troy discuss the art of sitting in as well as unveil brand new ways you can help support Drummer Talk! In news, we discuss the 26th annual Guitar Center Drum-Off, Chad Channing’s plan for a Nirvana reunion, the Bonham memorial, and we pay tribute to the late Idris Muhammad.

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