Nashville Drummers Podcast
By Dan Ainspan / Nathan Sletner
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Episodes: 91
Description
Meet the up-and-coming players within Nashville's diverse drumming community, plus interviews with special guests from music cities near and far. Hear their stories, be inspired, and share some laughs along the way.
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Aksel Coe: A Career in Home Recording, Gear Talk, Sample Packs, Avoiding Burnout, Springsteen Movie
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Aaron Paulsen: The Art of Content & Creativity, One-Man Band, Skillmaxxing, Social Media Trends
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May 18, 2026 |
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Brian Czach: Building a Professional Career, Playing with Orchestras, Art of Adapting, Healthy Habits, Home Recording
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May 04, 2026 |
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Jeffrey Adami: On Tour w/ Jordan Feliz, Burnout, Mental Health, Faith, and Identity Beyond Music
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Dango Cellan: On Tour w/ Hawthorne Heights, Career in Versatility, Home Studio, Content, Branding, & Keeping Endorsements
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Andrew Bone: Crossroads of Life, High-Level Touring, Know Your Worth, Building a Home Studio
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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NDP PANEL: Breaking into Broadway (2/16/26)
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Tom Kinka: Persistence & Idiocy, On Tour w/ Lecade, Stick Trick Mastery, Drum Lessons & Mentors
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Billy Joe Freeman: On Tour w/ Dustin Lynch, Professional Sideman, Texas Roots, Gig Triangle, Home Recording
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Jordan Carter: From Cleveland to Nashville, Embracing Musical Growth, the Power of Community, Role of a Music Director
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Collin Dobbs: On Tour w/ The Bellamy Brothers, Preparing for the Big Gig, AI & Social Media, Landing Endorsements
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Tim Carman: On Tour w/ Parlor Greens & Canyon Lights, Musical Mileage, Drumming Identity, Hockey Crossover, Work-Life Balance
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Andrew Besl: Lessons in Gratitude & Forgiveness, Relationships & Self-Discovery, Music City Mayhem, Role of a Studio Drummer
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Dan Rubin: On Tour w/ Gavin Adcock, From Punk Roots to Country Stages, Experiencing Culture, Embracing Challenges
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Ryan Beydler: On Tour w/ Maddox Batson, Learning from the Masters, Studio Recording, Violin Roots, Foodie Adventures
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Jordan Arnold: On Tour w/ Noah Hicks, Stick Tricks & Style, Mentors & Endorsements, How to Be a Good Hang
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Kirby Bland: Professional Traveler, Game Footage, Route 91 Harvest Festival, Day Jobs, Identity & Nashville Community
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Donnie Marple: Drum-Off Champion, Drum Solo Mastery, On Tour w/ Lee Brice, Staying Present, Family & Personal Growth
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show 2025
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Jay Weinberg: A Life in Creativity | On Tour w/ Suicidal Tendencies, Artistry & Perfectionism, Nashville Community & Charity Work, Brand Collaborations
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Jordan Perlson: The Art of Communication, Mastering Versatility, Fitness for Drummers, Drum Lessons & Home Recording
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Andrew Nesbitt: Body Awareness, Crafting Your Sound, Breaking into Broadway, Navigating the Music Industry
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Branndon Center: Behind the Lens | Video Content at Meinl Cymbals, Nashville's Metal Scene, Developing Groove and Feel, the Future of Music, Gardening Tomatoes
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May 23, 2025 |
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Brian Russell Collins: Beating Cancer & Overcoming Loss, Community through Charity, Meeting Huey Lewis, Jelly Roll Arena Tour
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May 01, 2025 |
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Matt Nolan: Drummer for Lainey Wilson, From New Orleans Jazz to Country's Biggest Stages, Sobriety and Mental Health, Studio Recording, The Importance of Listening
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Raven Pfeiffer: On Tour w/ Girl Named Tom, Choosing the Right Gigs, Mastering Ableton, Living Healthy & Landing Endorsements
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Grace Goodman: Belmont Grad to Touring Drummer, Supporting Women in Music, Nashville Indie Rock, Professionalism & Showmanship
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Ethan Harb (2025 Interview): Viral Bonk Fame, On Tour w/ Trey Lewis, Camaraderie, Consistency, & Personal Loss
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Aaron Chase: Lost Stars, Building Community, Recording & Content Creation, Taking Risks, Mental Health Challenges
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Cody Ash: Drummer for Jelly Roll, Metalcore to Country, Chasing Your Dreams, Art of the Drum Solo, Competitive Mindsets
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Joel Mevis: On Tour w/ Filmore, Building Playback Rigs, Mastering Ableton, the Art of Show Preparation, Redesigning Nashville's Airport
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Kyle Law: On Tour w/ Tim Montana, Broadway vs Artist Gigs, Work-Life Balance, Choosing Subs, Microscoping & Learning Complex Parts
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Christian Delzoppo: On Tour w/ Knox, Self-Care & Sobriety, How to Network, Practice Routines & Staying Motivated
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Stefan Chippeaux: Pro Drum Tech | On Tour w/ Bailey Zimmerman, Resilience, Mastery, & Lifelong Learning
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Corey Boise: March to Your Own Beat | Titans Blue Crew Drumline, Nashville Punk Rock, Auditioning for Blue Man Group, Building Mental Resilience
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Garrett Tyler: For King & Country, Drum Corps Legacy, Versatile Artistry, the Strength of Relationships & Collaboration
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Tyler Bronson Smith: Finding Your Sound, Nashville’s Evolving Scene, Embracing Versatility & the Importance of Listening
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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2024 Music City Drum Show (LIVE from the Booth)
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Molly Rose: From TikTok to Tour | Social Media Stardom, Touring w/ Upchurch, Self-Identity & Country Music, How to Land Endorsements
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Lou Vecchio: On Tour w/ Alexandra Kay | How to Nail the Audition, NY Pop-Rock Roots, Social Media for the Modern Musician, Recording as a Live Band
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Chris Rayner: Living the Dream - From RVs to Drums | Horizontal Integration, Touring w/ Clayton Mullen, Nashville Sessions & Drum Covers
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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MJ Milam: Dancing & Drumming | On Tour w/ Lauren Watkins, Building a Band, How to Be More Efficient On Stage
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May 24, 2024 |
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Eric Pritchard: Drumming for Megan Moroney, Cracker Barrel, Playing for Television, Mental Health & Mentorship
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May 10, 2024 |
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Devin Attard: Country Goes Metal | Drumming for Austin Snell, Practice, Patience, Persistence, Social Media, Endorsements, & Living to Inspire
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Alec Parrish: How to Land Bigger Gigs | Ableton & Tracks, Relationships Over Auditions, Being Prepared, Coffee & Tattoos
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Beau Kuther: Drumming for Smallpools | Growing up in the MySpace Era, Being an Indie Band in 2024, Creating Memorable Live Shows
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Garden Groove Nashville: Building a Home Studio, Working with Good People, How to Get Clients, Creativity & Community
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Luke Sumner: Being a Pro the Right Way | Growing up in Nashville, Worship Drumming, Identity, Recording, & Staying Motivated
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Lemuel Hayes: Know Enough to Be Dangerous | Overcoming Injury, Getting Gigs, Social Media & Photography
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Tim Miller: Toone Towels | Starting a Business, Production & Engineering, Careers in the Music Industry, & Why You Should Go to College
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Neal Yakopin: Drumming for Nate Smith | TourLaunch LLC, Adapting to the Music Industry's TikTok Era
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Vincent Williams: Living with Integrity | On Tour with Phillip Phillips, the Right Way to Learn Songs, & Gamer Habits
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Jake Robinson: Shed Culture in Nashville | Overcoming Anxiety, Spontaneous Artistry, & the Power of Boredom
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show - Day 2
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show - Day 1
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Lleyton Brainard: Skateboarding & Style | Drum Improvisation, Storytelling & Community
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Andy Foote: The History of Drum Supply | Starting a Business, Entrepreneurship, Drum Supply Rehearsal, the Future of Drum Shops, & the Latest Gear Trends
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Dylan Murphy: Ben Chapman, Amber Sound Studios, Drum Recording, & How to Be a Dependable Hang
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Rob Bodley: Elevate Your Live Show | The Foxies, Music Directing, Distracted Practice, & State of Flow
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Mental Health Roundtable feat. Ben Wood | Following Your Dreams, Self-Worth, Community & Resources
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Perry Dornbush: Prog Drumming in Nashville | Working in the Music Industry, Being Open-Minded, & Productive Practicing
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May 19, 2023 |
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Matthew Crouse: The Working Drummer | Starting a Podcast, Work/Life Balance, Home Recording & Valuing Your Craft
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May 03, 2023 |
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Matt Mcilwain: Personality & Podcasts | Drumming for Trey Lewis, Touring During COVID, Avoiding Burnout
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Sammi Potts: Mental Health & Touring | Drumming for Shane Profitt, Mentorship, & How to Leave a Gig
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Tayvieon Graham: Lessons from the Golf Course | Bandleading, Speed Skating, & Why You Should Wait on Endorsements
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Daniel Kozlowski: The Language of Music | Building a Home Studio, Incremental Progress & Why You Need a Mood Board
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Tim Buell: Tactics for High Performance | How to Prepare Like an Athlete, Adapting to AI, Optimizing Your Workflows & Minimizing Distractions
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Kip Allen: Session Drumming, Touring for Madeline Edwards, Bourbon, Endorsements & How to Use Social Media
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Jonn Bostwick: Living with Intensity | Touring for Parker McCollum, Performance Mindsets, Desperation & Being Open-Minded
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Thomas Finch: Life of a Drum Tech | Living with Intent, Joining the Army, Achieving Stability in the Music Industry
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Howard Artis: Balancing Your Good Ego | Touring with Yola, Football Mentalities, Musical Exposure
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Kevin Keith: Classical Percussionist to Rockstar | Auditioning for Orchestras, Forming an Original Band, Taking Risks & Why You Should Try Singing
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Jon Butterworth: Being Present & Healthy Performance Mindsets | Studying with Mike Mangini, Working for DW
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Brandon "Critter" Garza: Overcoming Adversity | Meeting Bernard Purdie, Friendship, Faith, and Endorsements
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Marcus Finnie: Recipes for Success | Finding Your Identity on the Drums, Commitment, Brand, & Studio Drumming in Nashville
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Dru Marshall: Saying Yes to the Gig | Motivation & Drive, Touring, Prog, Meditation Practices
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Jake Sommers: Touring with Luke Combs | Chasing Your Dreams, Pro-Drummer Tips for Success, & Building a Home Studio
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Sofia Goodman: Becoming a Band Leader | Approach to Composition and Collaboration, Afro-Latin Rhythms in Jazz, Nashville Women in Jazz
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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Landon Hall: Music City Drum Show | Touring with Desmond Child, the Entrepreneur Mindset, Drum Industry Chat
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Alan Pfeifer: Healing & Recovery through Drumming | Work/Life Balance, Our Drumming Heroes, Playing for Flummox
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Ben Wood: Music Lab Nashville | Educating the Next Generation, Creating Culture & the Power of Persistence
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May 27, 2022 |
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Jed Smith: Be Like Water | Setting Higher Standards, Developing Headroom and Healthy Routines for the Mind & Body
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May 11, 2022 |
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Alex McVey: Building Community | Sessions, Touring, & Starting a Business
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Joseph Arrington: Playing with Purpose and Overcoming Adversity | Touring, Recording & Video Games
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Nico Medina: Being a Total Team Player | Gratitude, Drum Corps, Ableton and Sports
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Kayleigh Moyer: Proactivity & the Art of Curiosity | How to Be a Professional + Building a Home Studio
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Ethan Harb: Becoming a Broadway Drummer, Taking Risks, Meditation & Comedy
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Taylor Friesth: Drum Education, Finding Your Path, Publishing a Book, Live Looping!
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Jeffrey Adami: Worship Drumming, Finding Your Why, Active Listening & Staying Motivated
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Dan Ainspan: Pearl Drums, Skill-Stacking, Video Games & More
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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Nathan Sletner: How to Get Gigs, Releasing Your Subconscious, Hot Dogs & More
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Aug 24, 2021 |