The Drum Heads

Episode 106 with Koen Herfst! Koen is a Dutch drummer from Holland. We talk out his new solo album, his drumming influences, nu-metal & prog rock, his gear, and what the future holds for him.  This episode is sponsored by Sweetwater Music visit: https://www.sweetwater.com/dealzone/drum-percussion-deals - This episode is also sponsored by Toca Percussion visit: http://www.tocapercussion.com - http://www.koenherfst.com - https://www.facebook.com/koenherfst/ - https://www.instagram.com/koenherfst/?hl=en - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmb6z2xttxh1BipEBtupfQ - https://twitter.com/koenherfst

In this episode is a quick update about what has been going on in my personal life.  This episode is sponsored by Sweetwater & Toca Percussion https://www.sweetwater.com/dealzone/drum-percussion-deals www.tocapercussion.com  

Sponsored, Artist, and Endorsee. What does it mean? Breakdown it the best I can.    Website https://thedrumheadspod.wixsite.com/website   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedrumheadspod/   iTunes  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drum-heads-podcast/id933461463?mt=2   Podcast Website http://thedrumheadspodcast.libsyn.com   PayPal Fan Support Account https://www.paypal.me/thedrumheadspod   Facebook  https://m.facebook.com/thedrumheadspodcast/   Twitter https://twitter.com/thedrumheadspod   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrgZkyvkby_dmUTGuaEdWhQ   Tumblr  https://drumheadspod.tumblr.com/

The Church Drumming Episode! 10 things you can do to be a successful church drummer.  1. Don't be afraid to express your opinion. 2. Money? 3. Balance 4. Know your audience & room. 5. Be yourself. 6. Don't get burned out. 7. Gear 8. Click Tracks 9. Band Dynamics 10. Enjoy the Moment.

Episode 105 with David from CASEBASS DRUM CO!   https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaseBass   https://www.facebook.com/CaseBassDrumCo/   https://www.instagram.com/casebassdrumco/   https://twitter.com/TheCaseBass      

Here are some advice & tips on how to be successful on Instagram as a drummer or drum company.   1. Post constantly 2. Use the built-in editing features  3. Hashtags 4. Presentation, I.E., Covers, bio 5. Use Instagram stories to document your everyday life  6. Proper Internet Etiquette 7. Collaboration 8. Be authentic  9. Watch out for scammers 10. Social media is not about one-upping everyone 

I'm back! This episode I talk about my personal journey with depression & anxiety and how it relations to being a musician.

Episode 105 with Adam Alesbrook talking about the Drum Dial, Tuning, Recording Drums, Crush Drums, Pizza and of course Cat Poo.

Podcast Contributor Adam Alesbrook from "Adam on Drums" with a new episode!

Episode 104 with Sterling & Braden of Drum Kubes! www.drumkubes.com Use promo code: drumheadspod to save 10% off your order at checkout!

Thank You/2017 Post Game Wrap Up Show!

Episode 103 with Dan Kerby aka DK Drums!   http://www.dkdrums.com   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrplTOk1BwDSiodmTm3Kd8w   https://www.facebook.com/dkdrumsacademy/   https://www.instagram.com/dankerby/   https://twitter.com/dankerbydrummer    

Episode 102 with Earl Talbot!    https://www.facebook.com/TheDrumSchool/   http://thedrumschool.com   https://www.instagram.com/eswabidi/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_xoS5bDlPUk6dFj8hsPxrw    

Bonus Episode 101.5 with Andy "The Drum Tamer" talking about Barton Drums.   https://bartondrums.com   https://www.instagram.com/bartondrumco/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/bartondrums   https://www.facebook.com/bartondrumco/   https://www.instagram.com/the_drum_tamer/?hl=en      

Episode 101 with Andy Butcher aka The Drum Tamer!   https://www.instagram.com/the_drum_tamer/?hl=en      

EPISODE 100 with Omari Augustine!   https://www.facebook.com/ojaugustine/   https://www.instagram.com/ojaugustine/   http://www.ojaugustine.com   https://www.youtube.com/user/OJAugustine   https://twitter.com/ojaugustine   https://soundcloud.com/ojaugustine    

Episode 99 with Camellia Kies of Beach Drum Shed!   https://www.instagram.com/beachdrumshed/   https://www.instagram.com/Akhamie.Music/   https://www.facebook.com/akhamiemusic/   https://www.facebook.com/beachdrumshed/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0ewSBt2jmXDzgV9EBwpQw   https://twitter.com/beachdrumshed   https://twitter.com/akhamiemusic  

Episode 98 with Edwin of 3RD & 4TH Drum!   http://www.3rdand4thdrums.com   https://www.facebook.com/3rdand4thdrum   https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=WJvweFHgKpD7ixgyU_c5odsOqJJtsHhQ0oVwdSDNP9tCPIrLvGGHMW6ZhxEAi2vh-RNGHG&country.x=US&locale.x=US   https://www.instagram.com/3rdand4thdrum/   https://twitter.com/3rdand4thdrum   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyY2UUIOJue-7M0ptRsgwLQ   https://soundcloud.com/3rdand4thdrum    

Episode 97 with Karen Ruggiero!   http://churchdrummer.com   https://www.facebook.com/churchdrummers/   https://www.instagram.com/karenruggiero/        

Wes from KBRAKES is back on the show for the second time.    https://www.kbrakes.com   https://www.instagram.com/KBrakes_usa/   https://www.facebook.com/KBrakesUSA   https://twitter.com/kbrakes_

Episode 95 with Seamus Evely aka Drum Gab!  http://www.drumgab.com   https://www.instagram.com/drumgab1/?hl=en   https://www.facebook.com/drumgabpage/   https://twitter.com/drumgab1      

Little mini episode telling everyone what's been going on.

Episode 94 with the return of River Guerguerian!

Episode 93 with Justin of Visionary Drum!     https://www.etsy.com/listing/474398996/visionary-drum-skin-for-bass-snare-and

Episode 90 with the one & only Braddigan of Dispatch! You can pre-order their newest album here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/america-location-12/id1211829202  

Episode 92 with Kristina Schiano!   https://www.youtube.com/user/ggnoka82   https://www.instagram.com/schianooo/   https://www.facebook.com/KristinaSchianoDrums/   https://twitter.com/drumgal95    

Episode 91 with Frank DiMaria Artist Relations with Regal Tip Drumsticks.   http://www.regaltip.com

Episode 89 with MasonVPT!   https://www.patreon.com/thedrumheadspod   https://www.youtube.com/user/MasonVPT   https://twitter.com/masonvpt   https://www.facebook.com/masonvpt/   https://www.masonvpt.com/   https://www.instagram.com/masonvpt/      

Episode 88 with Frank Zummo of Sum 41 & Street Drum Corps!     https://www.patreon.com/thedrumheadspod     http://www.sum41.com     http://www.streetdrumcorps.com  

Episode 87 with Buddy McRoy of Love Custom Drums!   https://www.patreon.com/thedrumheadspod   http://lcdcustomdrums.com   https://www.instagram.com/lovecustomdrums/   https://www.facebook.com/LCD-Custom-Drums-609682052500702/    

Episode 86 with Chris Hornbook of Senses Fall & Poison The Well! Chris and I had a wonderful conversation over Skype. We discussed his drumming background, the life of a full time musician, Senses of a Fall and what the future holds for him. https://www.patreon.com/thedrumheadspod   http://www.chrishornbrook.com/   https://m.facebook.com/ChrisHornbrook/   https://twitter.com/chris_hornbrook?lang=en   https://www.instagram.com/chris_hornbrook/

Episode 85 with Edward O'Connor from Drum Flip! Ed & I had a quick conversation over Skype. We talked about his awesome drum shop based out of California called Drum Flip.    Support the podcast on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/thedrumheadspod   https://drum-flip.myshopify.com/     https://m.facebook.com/drumfliped/     https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1469441196650033/drum-flip/     https://twitter.com/drumfliped  

Episode 84 with Rick & Terry from Crush Drums! It was wonderful to my co-host Adam Alesbrook join me again. We had a fantastic conversation over Skype. We talked about their drumming backgrounds, the formation of their company and what the future holds for them & Crush drums.      http://crushdrum.com/     https://m.facebook.com/crushdrums/     https://twitter.com/crushdrums     https://www.instagram.com/crushdrums/?hl=en     https://m.youtube.com/user/CrushDrums     https://www.patreon.com/thedrumheadspod  

Episode 83 with the lovely Daniella Breeze! We had a wonderful conversation over Skype. We talked about her drumming background, being in a band with her brother & sister, her band California Cousins & the future holds for her.   http://www.californiacousinband.com   https://www.instagram.com/daniella_breeze/   http://hitlikeagirlcontest.com/entry/daniella-palombi/   https://www.instagram.com/californiacousinband/   https://twitter.com/calicousinband   https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaCousin/   https://www.facebook.com/daniellaleebreeze/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=r-4elz4kNec&app=desktop   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-yRaTJ2Ekrn9wVccBIoiA   https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/be-the-revolution-ep/id1138936622   https://twitter.com/thadolla  

Episode 82 with Ricardo Ramirez! Ricardo and I had a fantastic conversation over Skype. We talked about his drumming background, the influence of Instagram on drumming, being a full time musician and what the future holds for him.   https://www.instagram.com/rrm92/     http://www.ricardormusic.com     https://www.facebook.com/rrmdrums     https://www.youtube.com/user/rrm92     https://twitter.com/rrm92      

Episode 81 with Mark & Josh from Saraz Handpans! The guys from Saraz were kind to invite me to their shop & give me a tour. We had a fantastic conversation about art of creating a handpan, their musical background & what the future holds for them. For more information at their products visit http://www.sarazhandpans.com   https://www.facebook.com/SarazMusicalInstruments   https://www.youtube.com/user/smpg79   https://www.instagram.com/saraz_handpans/  

Episode 80 with the delightful Melanie DiLorenzo! Melanie & I had a wonderful conversation over Skype. We talked about her drumming background, Incubus, being Italian, Billy Gibbons Band, & what the future holds her.    https://www.facebook.com/MelanieJoDiLorenzo/   https://www.instagram.com/melaniejodrums/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/Melaniejodrums   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ6r0ZObwI1dXQZbcnDnEVQ

Episode 79 with Eric from Azturk Cymbals. Eric & I had a wonderful conversation over Skype. We talked about his drumming background, latin music, his company, education & what the future holds for him.    https://www.facebook.com/azturkcymbals/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClASjYRMo7pfJLNLshE8mDA   https://www.instagram.com/azturkcymbals/  

Episode 78 with Vijoy from Magic Room Brand! We a delightful conversation over Skype. We talked about his drumming background, Stewart Copelnad, Ego-Friendly products, his company and the future holds for him.    http://www.magicroombrand.com   https://www.facebook.com/magicroombrand/   https://twitter.com/magicroombrand?lang=en   https://www.instagram.com/magicroombrand/      

Episode 77 with Art Saucedo from Destroy a Drum! We had a fantastic conversation over Skype. We talked about Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, his drumming background, Destroy a Drum and what the future holds for him. Right now you can save 10% off your order if you use code coupon: "TDHP" at checkout.    http://destroyadrum.com   https://www.facebook.com/destroyadrum/   https://twitter.com/destroyadrum   https://www.instagram.com/destroyadrum/      

Episode 76 with Andrew Verdeccino from Five Iron Frenzy & The Fast Feeling. First podcast of 2017! Andrew & I had a wonderful conversation over Skype. We talked about his drumming background, Five Iron, drums, The Fast Feeling and what the future holds for him. So be sure to go check out his latest project, The Fast Feeling.   https://thefastfeeling.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.facebook.com/thefastfeeling/   https://twitter.com/TheFastFeeling https://www.instagram.com/fiveironfrenzy/?hl=en http://www.fiveironfrenzy.com

Happy New Year/Thank You Podcast. Hey guys I just wanted to say happy years and take the chance to thank everyone who helped to make 2016 a fantastic year for the podcast. 

Episode 75 with Joshua Raposo the Artist Rep/Distributer for Zion Cymbals. I had an excellent conversation with Joshua over Skype. We talked about his drumming background, church drumming, Zion cymbals, social media & what the future holds for Joshua. If you're interested in purchasing some Zion Cymbals be sure to connect Joshua at Cymbalbusiness@gmail.com http://zioncymbals.com   https://www.facebook.com/Zion-cymbals-265575226917292/   https://twitter.com/ZIONCYMBALS   https://www.instagram.com/zioncymbals/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwX6Hvdf19MLN-bCnGEgCsg/videos      

Episode 74 with Darien Guy! I had a delightful conversation with Darien over Skype. We talked about his cymbal company Symrna, his marching band background, his soon to be released sticks from Cooper Groove, Drum Gear Alliance & what the future holds for him.    http://www.symrnacymbals.com/symrna.html   https://www.facebook.com/symrnacymbalsusa/   https://www.instagram.com/symrnacymbals/   https://twitter.com/symrnacymbalsus   http://coopergroove.com/dga/   https://twitter.com/D_drums_guy   https://www.facebook.com/DarienGuyPercussion/?fref=ts          

Episode 73 the almost lost episode with Jason Truda from Tru Tuner! We had a delightful conversation over Skype. We talked about 90's Metal, his drumming background, how he came up with the concept for Tru Tuner and what the future holds for him.    http://tru-tuner.myshopify.com   https://www.facebook.com/tru.tuner/   https://twitter.com/TruTuner   https://www.instagram.com/TruTuner/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPHCudgU_5jSRMhOKMl-lg     https://www.paypal.me/DStevens600          

Episode 72 with Tony Kessler of Bellwether Drums. This was a co-interview that Adam Alesbrook & I did with Tony over Skype. We had a very informative conversation about his drumming background, custom drum building, social media, & what the future holds for him.    http://bellwethersnaredrums.com/index.html   https://www.facebook.com/Bellwetherstavedrums/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf   https://www.instagram.com/bellwetherdrums/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7vZuu3r6x-Moo27Pjg7CLg   https://www.paypal.me/DStevens600  

Episode 71 with Joseph Parasole aka Joey Bones! I had a wonderful conversation with Joey over Skype. We talked about his drumming background, 90's music, his band recording a new EP, his new gear, the Instagram community and what the future holds for him.    https://www.instagram.com/joeybones__/   https://www.facebook.com/themorganfreemasons/?fref=ts   http://zioncymbals.com   http://lcdcustomdrums.com      

Episode 69 with April Samuels of Breast Cancer Can Stick It! Wow! Such an inspiring story. We had a lovely conversation of Skype. We talked about her drumming background, Journey, 80's Rock, her foundation and what the future holds.   http://www.breastcancercanstickit.org   https://www.facebook.com/breastcancercanstickit/   https://www.instagram.com/breastcancercanstickit/   https://twitter.com/bccsi   https://twitter.com/drummerapril   http://www.aprilsamuels.com   https://www.paypal.me/DStevens600        

Episode 68 with Joe Essary of Essary Percussion! This was a special interview/raffle podcast. This was a podcast first where I interviewed Joe about his drum company and announced the winners of our first part of the raffle. We will be announcing the winners of the second part of the raffle here soon. https://www.paypal.me/DStevens600 

Episode 67 with Daniel Hale aka Ralph The Rex! We had a wonderful conversation over Skype! We talked about the origins of Ralph the Rex, comedy, his drumming background, and future of Ralph the Rex.   http://www.ralphtherex.com   https://www.facebook.com/RALPHtheREX/   https://twitter.com/RALPHTHEREX   https://www.instagram.com/ralph_the_rex/?hl=en   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QoFvSAOno2ZRutp9RtBTA   https://www.paypal.me/DStevens600  

Episode 66 with Silvio Tonelli & David Peter John Tettmar of Nell Music! We had a delightful conversation over Skype. We talked about the origins of Nell Music, The Brazilian musical instrument industry, Silvio & David's musical background and where they see the future of Nell Music. This is also the 2 year anniversary of the podcast. Yay!!!   http://www.nellmusic.com   https://www.facebook.com/NellMusicInternational/   https://twitter.com/nelldrums   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0dBcnfZ62BbmUYAZjR9VA   https://www.paypal.me/DStevens600