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Welcome to the Essential Drummer Podcast, I'm your drummer, Todd Blackmon, your Essential Drummer. So stop your practice time because it is time to get your facts straight. This podcast will help you become a better musician whether you are or not. So stop reading and start listening. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

Todd Blackmon


    • Oct 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Branding, Outfits, and Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 16:38


    In this episode we are giving tips on how to brand yourself and make yourself look really nice on a budget and get the dream gear you want without breaking the bank https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    To Take the Gig or Not Take the Gig... That is the Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 11:44


    Sometimes it is hard to turn down a gig but hopefully this episode helps with that https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    How to do booking in a Cover/Original Band to make more money

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 33:54


    In this Episode, we will be talking about how to book more gigs as a cover/original band to make more money and make a living doing what we love. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    How gear can help you in any musical situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 31:59


    In this Episode, we will be talking about how your gear can play a big part of helping you and your band in any musical situation whether you are playing for you or subbing for another drummer in another band. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Playing with a Loop Pedal Player (and how to survive)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 15:15


    In this Episode, we will be talking about playing with a Loop Pedal Player and how to survive the gig and get paid over and over again. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Classical vs. Jazz Who is better

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 27:28


    In this Episode, we will be talking about Who is a better musician, Classical or Jazz Musician and why is that. I will say that I have both degrees in this field and I am very passionate in this area. Listen for more details on this epic battle. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Standards and When to Leave a Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 24:12


    In this Episode, we will be talking about what to do if there is a band you don't like and when to get out of it. Emotional health is so import for a musician that if we don't have that it shows in the music. To learn more listen to the podcast. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    What Does the Modern Musician need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 18:32


    In this Episode, we will be talking about what does the modern musician need to know and it is important because musicians need to know what skills they need or do not need to know. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Live Vs. Studio Recording: Which one is better to Listen to?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 19:04


    In this Episode, we will be talking about the difference between the Live Recording and Studio Recording, what are some things to look out for or consider, and which is better for a musician to listen to. https://linktr.ee/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    The Imagination Book Concept: More uses of the Stick Control, Syncopation, and New Breed Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 22:49


    In this Episode, I will give you some knowledge and ideas about the imagination book concept using the Stick Control, Syncopation, and New Breed Book. https://linktr.ee/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Endorsement Deals: What to look for

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 20:53


    In this Episode, I will be talking about my experience about some Endorsement Deals and what should you think about before accepting an Endorsement Deal. Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/essentialdrummer *GEAR USED* DRUMS: PEARL SNARE: GRETSCH HEADS: REMO SNARE: TOP: AMBASSADOR COATED BOTTEM: AMBASSADOR HAZY TOMS: TOP: VINTAGE EMPEROR COATED BOTTOM: AMBASSADOR CLEAR BASS: POWERSTROKE PRO BASS EBONY POWERSTROKE 3 CYMBALS: K HYBRID ZILDJIAN 13 1/2" HI-HAT A ZILDJIAN ROCK CRASH 16" A ZILDJIAN ROCK CRASH 18" ZBT ZILDJIAN 20" BASS PEDAL: DW 9000 *SOCIAL MEDIA* https://linktr.ee/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    How do Music Legends teach Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 24:05


    In this Episode, I will be giving you some insight on how some of my music mentors have taught me and other people, and will tell you how I teach now with my students. https://linktr.ee/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    What to do during Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 19:43


    In this episode of Essential Drummer Podcast, I will give you some helpful tips about what to do during Covid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Drum Covers: My Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 20:57


    In this episode of Essential Drummer Podcast I will be talking about Drum Covers and will educate you on what kind of drum cover artist there are and what you need to get a drum cover started. https://linktr.ee/essentialdrummer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Electric Drum Kits: Pros and Cons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 21:29


    In this episode, I will be talking about the pros and cons about electric drum kits based on musical opinion. This is a great episode for people thinking about getting an electric kit and what are some things to consider. For Drum Lessons, Email me at Percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Cymbal Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 21:27


    In this episode I will be talking about cymbals and how it is important for a drummer to know how to use and pick a cymbal, history, and what role it plays in music.  For Drum Lessons, Email me at Percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Advanced Drumstick Talk... the more you know.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 20:56


    In this Episode, I will be talking about my view point about the Drumstick and what a daily practice you should have with the Drumstick. Drumstick Mentioned http://www.drummersservice.com/store/snare-drumsticks/abel-concert.html For Drum Lessons, Email me at Percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

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    My Next Guest: Isaac Pulido: PAS Drum Set Competition Finalist pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 36:42


    In this weeks episode, I invited my dear friend and drummer Isaac Pulido. We mostly talked about the great stuff like David Cola, Butch Miles, Drum Jams, Modern Jazz, and much more. Isaac Pulidos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caasipulido/?hl=en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    My Next Guest: Isaac Pulido: PAS Drum Set Competition Finalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 39:49


    In this weeks episode, I invited my dear friend and drummer Isaac Pulido. We mostly talked about the great stuff like David Cola, Butch Miles, Drum Jams, Modern Jazz, and much more.  Isaac Pulidos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caasipulido/?hl=en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    My Next Guest: Brian Wondra - Music Education Specialist Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 46:53


    Today I have a special guest Brian Wondra continuing to help me out with some thoughts on education and some other things that are important for you to know. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    My Next Guest: Brian Wondra - Music Education Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 37:13


    Today I have a special guest Brian Wondra help me out with some thoughts on education and some other things that are important for you to know. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    The Jazz Ensemble Rhythm Section: Who's role is it ANYWAY Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 20:47


    Not only will this episode help your playing in the realm of jazz, but it will make you a versatile musician in rock, country, and piano bar gigs. so check this out and expand your playing to the next level. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    The Jazz Ensemble Rhythm Section: Who's role is it ANYWAY Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 19:37


    Not only will this episode help your playing in the realm of jazz, but it will make you a versatile musician in rock, country, and piano bar gigs. so check this out and expand your playing to the next level. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    How to Sight Read: A Crash Course Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 27:35


    In this Episode of Essential Drummer Podcast, I will talk about why it is important to Sight Read in todays world and how to improve on it by working on some of the elements and what I picked up from World Class and Professional Musicians. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    How to Sight Read: A Crash Course Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 21:48


    In this Episode of Essential Drummer Podcast, I will talk about why it is important to Sight Read in todays world and how to improve on it by working on some of the elements and what I picked up from World Class and Professional Musicians.  If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    UNT Jazz Workshop: Storytime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 30:41


    In this episode I will talk about the time I went to the UNT Jazz Workshop and what I greatly Learned from this experience. I will mention who will benefit from this workshop and some insights I learned while attending this workshop. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

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    Piano Bars: Do and Don't do this

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 22:00


    In this episode, I will talk about the essentials of the piano bar gig, what to expected, and what not to do on the piano bar gig. There will be some cool Pro Tips and what mindset you should have on these gigs. Plus a little bragging on how fun it is to play these types of gigs as well. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Dynamics!!! The Forgotten Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 20:57


    This is a big topic to talk about. This episode is not just for musicians, but for DRUMMERS. I talk about examples (Like the Big Band Music) and exercises on how and why this is important, and how you you can implement this into your practice routine. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Advanced Metronome Practice Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 19:32


    In this episode, I will be talking about how we practice the Metronome and how we can go EVEN further with the practice of timing and how to get better with the levels of metronome practice. In part two there will be more advanced stuff that you never thought of. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Advanced Metronome Practice Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 19:57


    In this episode, I will be talking about how we practice the Metronome and how we can go further with the practice of timing and how to get better with the levels of metronome practice. In part two there will be more advanced stuff that you never thought of. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    Fills, THE RIGHT WAY!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 20:30


    Fills for drummers is the most challenging thing for them and I will mention different levels and ideas on how to get better on making fills and getting the right Ideas about them.  If you want to have some Private Online Lessons with me then email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

    My time with Butch Miles (Drummer for Count Basie Orchestra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 22:38


    This is the first episode were I talk about my time when I was studying with the legendary drummer Butch Miles at Texas State University, who's played with many groups like Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Tony Bennett, and many more. Join in and learn what a great man and drummer Mr. Miles is and what great knowledge he had to offer. Here is Butch Miles link: http://www.butchmiles.com If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/essentialdrummerpodcasts/support

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