Drumeo Podcast

As the drummer for some of the greatest blues and soul artists ever, such as B.B. King, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Etta James, and Buddy Guy, Tony Coleman amassed a great amount of knowledge about being a blues musician as well as some very cool road stories. In this episode, Tony is going to share a bunch of these stories with you besides talking at great length about what it takes to be at the top of your game as a blues musician.

In this episode we hang out with podcaster extraordinaire Seamus Evely. The man behind Drumeo Gab - Drumeo's new podcast - joins us for a very fun interview about what he has in store for the new Drumeo Gab podcast. He also talks in detail about how he prepares for interviews with high-profile drummers and discusses bathtubs with Dave, and how to "best" use them on a day-to-day basis.

Brian Tichy is our very special guest for this episode. The man behind the drums as a touring and/or recording artist for some of the greatest rock and metal acts of our time, including Ozzy Osbourne, Seether, Pride & Glory, Velvet Revolver, Foreigner, Slash's Snakepit, and Billy Idol, is here to chat drums, how his Bonzo Bash event came to pass, how it felt to play with the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, and hear some of Brian's fun, embarrassing stories.

Playing the big shows is something that not many drummers get the opportunity to do. But no matter how much of a climb it might be, you can do it if you're able to focus your efforts on improving your musicianship, social skills and business acumen. Brian Frasier-Moore is one of the few that has reached for the stars successfully, and is here to share his views about how to make it to the top and stay there, as well as tell some really cool stories about his years of experience as a world-class musician.

Camille is a huge fan of anything advanced when it comes to rhythm. If it's challenging but very rhythmically rich and interesting, she'll naturally gravitate towards it. With her huge amount of experience in this field, she's the perfect musician to have a chat about the struggles, the misconceptions, and the benefits of learning advanced rhythmic concepts as a drummer.

Carson Gant is one of the best well-kept secrets of the drumming industry, and one of the minds behind the awesome Drumeo Show "Exploring Beats". Join us for this episode to get to know Carson a little bit better, learn how it was for him to put together the Show, and how he became a professional drummer.

While social media has been around for a while now, it has only been able to become the number one vehicle for self promotion over the last few years. In this episode, Dave and Jared discuss the drummers who have become popular because of it and how they've influenced the world of gigging and self promotion for every other drummer.

Stan Bicknell has found great success on social media by posting videos of his practice sessions on Instagram. With thousands of followers and a lot of experience running his social-media presence, Stan has acquired a great deal of knowledge that he's going to share with you in this episode. As a bonus, Stan is also going to share some tips about how to better organize your life to get to the things you love doing the most!

Finances are usually a taboo subject in every walk of life. To help you understand how to make a living as a professional musician in and out of the studio, and what it takes to do so, in this episode, Harry Miree (THE Dude) talks about his own personal, financial experience, sparing no details.

Being passionate about drumming is the fuel that will keep you going and learning for your entire life. However, to be successful at it and become a professional, you need to learn how to balance your learning experience, your personal life, and the business side of things - and that's exactly what Dom Famularo will talk about in this episode.

Dennis Chambers is a legendary drummer who has recorded and performed with artists such as Santana, Steely Dan, Parliament/Funkadelic, John Scofield, John McLaughlin, and Mike Stern. If you always wanted to learn more about his inspirations, what got him into drumming and what he practiced when first starting out, this is an interview you can't miss out on. As a bonus, we also find out what his first name really is and why he's called Dennis, instead.

Rodney Holmes is a multiple Grammy Award winner, having worked with the likes of Carlos Santana, Steve Lukather, the Brecker Brothers, Wayne Shorter, Maceo Parker, Rob Thomas, Al Jarreau, Paul Gilbert, and Steps Ahead, among many others. In this episode, you'll learn more about Rodney's journey: how he got started playing drums, how he developed his skills, his thoughts on drumming education, as well as how he got to play with Santana and what it was like to record "Smooth".

In this episode, YouTube superstar Luke Holland will be interviewed about his drumming career and outlook on drumming and music. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know Luke a little bit better, learn about what makes him tick as a musician and how he got so successful on YouTube.

Gavin Harrison, one of King Crimson's drummer and former Porcupine Tree sticksman, joins us in this episode for an entertaining and fun conversation about his career and outlook on the art of drumming. This, along with a thought-provoking discussion about what it means to be a success, makes for an episode you won't want to miss out on.  

The world of music education has changed dramatically over the last 30 years. With the advent of the drum DVD and the internet, having access to awesome educational materials and learning with your favorite drummers and instructors has never been easier. In this episode, world-renown instructor Tommy Igoe joins us to discuss the current state of music education: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

DrumGAB is one of the most popular drumming podcasts on the planet. Over the last couple of years, Seamus Evely - its creator - has acquired a lot of experience putting it together. In this episode, Seamus will be sharing his experiences as a drumming podcaster with you, by discussing his motivations and vision behind it, how he prepares for each episode and chooses his guests, besides touching base on monetization.

Russ Miller is one of the most respected and accomplished gigging drummers ever, having played for various multi-platinum, Grammy award winning recordings. In this episode, Dave is going to pick Russ' brain and explore his experience and thoughts on how music and drummers have developed over time, and what you should do to get the gigs you desire and be a successful musician.

Nick D'Virgilio has developed an illustrious career in the world of progressive music through his work with Spock's Beard and Big Big Train - and most recently as a gear specialist via his work at Sweetwater Sound. So in this episode, Jared and Dave will pick Nick's brain about drum gear, how he got his first big break, and what drives his enthusiasm for music and drumming.

Having played with some of the biggest names in the world of pop, funk, and jazz music, Harvey Mason has acquired a wealth of amazing knowledge and experience. In this episode, Harvey will take Dave Atkinson down memory lane to reminisce about cool moments from his career, besides talking about the importance of music education and knowing your way around charts.

Kaz Rodriguez has quickly become one of the hottest musical minds of our time, with a set of incredible chops and a tight sense of time and musicianship that have led him to create a great amount of high-quality, original music. In this podcast, Dave will pick Kaz’s brain about synesthesia and his approach to writing music using this perceptual phenomenon and drumming ideas as a basis.

Jonathan Moffett has worked with some of the greatest pop musicians ever! From Madonna, Elton John, and George Michael, to Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, The Jacksons and the king of pop himself, Michael Jackson. Join us for the incredible opportunity to get to know Jonathan and learn what it was like to work with the biggest names of pop music.

In this podcast, Jessica Burdeaux will share a few tips and tricks based on the success she found in social media, to help you build your own following so you can strengthen, propel, or kickstart your drumming career.

A big reason for Drumeo's successful video lessons is the audio and video quality. In this episode of the podcast, Jared sits down with Victor Guidera to discuss our best recording tips for drummers. Home recording is getting easier due to new technology, so any drummer will find these tips helpful, whether you record on your smartphone or have an expensive studio.

With over 20 years of professional experience with Kittie, Mercedes Lander has a lot of knowledge and tips to share as a musician - but we were definitely not ready for all the crazy, fun stories she had for us during this podcast. From her humble beginnings with Kittie, to strange fan mail and gifts, Mercedes didn't hold back, making this a very memorable episode!

With the modern-musician era everything has changed when it comes to promoting your band and drumming online. Jared has more than 15 years of experience in the new media marketplace and will share his 10 best social media tips in this podcast.

Drummers are the butt of so many jokes for being broke and lazy, but are we really? Listen in as Jared and Dave give their opinions after working with thousands of students throughout the years. 

As the drummer for the band Styx, Todd Sucherman has become a very knowledgeable musician with years of experience under his belt. So getting to know his life story, as well as his dealings as a professional drummer, besides learning a bunch of his best drumming tips, will definitely help you become a better musician. Be sure to not miss out on this opportunity by checking out this awesome interview!

Get ready to travel throughout the history behind the birth of thrash metal and how Death came to be, alongside one of heavy-metal's most iconic drummers of all time: Gene Hoglan, “The Atomic Clock”. Also, Dennis Chambers, The Simpsons, and the importance of learning other instruments to better communicate with bandmates and write music.

In this episode, Jared Falk is joined by David Garibaldi - Tower of Power's master drummer - for a fun and educational interview on life, and learning and playing the drums. This includes a discussion on the power of vision and goals to achieve success, how to be the best possible musician, as well as a few tips for drummers who want to get into the world of funk drumming.

Very VERY special episode of the Drumeo Podcast as Jared and Dave are joined by Mark Guiliana (David Bowie, Mark Guiliana Quartet, Beat Music) and Jason McGerr (Death Cab For Cutie). Kick back and relax as they discuss gear, life, family, and education. Jared will also be giving out Dave Atkinson's phone number so any drummer can receive 24/7 drumming advice. 

Finding a good private drum instructor can be a challenge, especially if you don't know what to look for. Jared is going to share some qualities he looks for in good private instructors and hopefully it helps you with your search for drum education success.

Dali Mraz is not only an incredible drummer but an amazing person. Coming all the way to Canada from Prague (Czech Republic), we ask Dali about life, music, and drumming. And as always, we have more than a few laughs

Our first ever LIVE call-in podcast on Drumeo to discuss the current state of the music industry. Do you think the music industry is better or worse than it used to be? Jared and Dave share their opinions and take calls from other drummers to discuss. 

Hundreds of models and many different brands make choosing drumheads a very frustrating experience. Listen in as Jared and Dave discuss their drumhead preferences and give tips for drummers who are on the journey to create their unique sound on the drum-set. 

Don't set goals, make plans. Jared will discuss his philosophy about why he thinks goals are useless and how it's more important to make plans. He will also share some tips and insights into how he does it for the business of Drumeo.

Bruce Becker joins the Drumeo Podcast to discuss the five misconceptions about drum technique. Bruce is a world renowned educator that specializes in helping beginner to professional drummers play better, faster, and longer. 

In today's modern music market the landscape for aspiring professional drummers and hobbyists have changed. Listen in as Jared shares his message for the old school pros who are critical of the changing tides. 

There are many pros and cons of electric and acoustic drums. Get informed so you can make the right buying decisions when choosing your new kit. 

Jared & Dave have a fascinating philosophical discussion about the power of music with UK drummer, Siemy Di.

With so many products on the market do we really need more? After listening to this episode you will agree with Jared and Dave that some of these product NEED to be invented.

Being creative on the drums is something so many drummers struggle with. Jared and Dave are going to give you examples of what helps them keep the creative juices flowing, so next time you sit down to practice you notice massive improvements!

Who is the best drummer? Or is there such a thing as a best drummer? Listen in as Jared and Dave interview the first ever Drumeo Podcast guest - Singaporean drummer, Brandon Khoo and discuss the topic of quantifying art.

Are you a beginner drummer? Were you once a beginner drummer? Good, now this should appeal to all drummers as even the experienced players need to re-visit their foundation from time to time. Listen as Jared and Dave give you 10 beginner drummer tips. 

These aren't your normal type of trolls that you see guarding a bridge, these are the worst people and toxic to the drumming community. Or are they? Find out more as Jared and Dave discuss online drumming trolls and how they deal with them. 

In this episode of the Drumeo Podcast, Dave and Jared will share their best tips for getting the most out of your drumming practice time. 

Can we please play a ballad? My drum hardware is way too light. I love setting up and tearing down. Have you ever said these? Listen to Jared & Dave discuss many more things a drummer would never say! 

Are you doing any of these things that will make you “the worst drummer”? Find out in episode four of the Drumeo Podcast!

Prepare to laugh your butts off as Jared and Dave deliver their best drummer jokes in episode three of the Drumeo Podcast!

Which type of drum student are you? Find out as Jared and Dave discuss the 7 Types Of Drum Students in episode two of the Drumeo Podcast!

Can’t find your drum key? Cymbal wing nuts keep falling off? Jared and Dave feel your pain in the first ever Drumeo Podcast to discuss our biggest drumming pet peeves!