Podcast appearances and mentions of carter mclean

Greetings, everyone! We've reached a milestone with episode 10 of the podcast, and I couldn't be more excited to welcome my guest this week: the incredible Carter McLean. While Carter is perhaps best known for his long-standing role as the drummer for the Broadway production of The Lion King, his career extends far beyond that. He's toured the world, recorded albums, and is also a passionate educator. Carter has done it all and built an outstanding career, and he generously shares his knowledge along the way. In this episode, we dive deep into his journey—from his early days in high school just getting started in the business, to moving to New York City as a newcomer with no connections, to proving himself in front of the city's best. We also discuss how he landed The Lion King gig, his foray into photography when the industry slowed down, and even his personal relationship with his wife. It's a wide-ranging conversation packed with insight and wisdom. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! #nickdvirgilio #soyouwanttobeamusician #cartermclean #drumming #broadway #podcast

Paul Sweetenham and I first met in 2022 in New York City at wind up. We were introduced by former podcast guest Carter Mclean who told me how much of a car guy Paul was, so I was excited to chat. This conversation certainly ping-pongs back-and-forth between automotive talk and of course his watch brand, Farer. I was excited to also get Paul's take on some Formula 1 news, only confirming Carter was right: Paul was an ideal candidate for this show, so I hope you enjoy it. Links: STANDARD H https://standard-h.com/ @standardh_ Farer Watches https://usd.farer.com/ @fareruniversal

https://cartermclean.com Carter was born in San Francisco and shortly thereafter moved to Connecticut. This is where McLean listened to and fell in love with music and especially the drums. At age 10, he started his journey as a musician. Broadway wasn't even on his radar when he started working at Manny's Music in Manhattan just prior to 9/11. The self-taught musician had just wrapped up his studies at University of Colorado, Boulder and was hoping to land a gig with someone like Sting, Peter Gabriel or Paul Simon. But then, while working his shift and playing at the store, he got noticed by a vet of Stevie Wonder's band Dennis Davis and got invited to play with legendary musician Roy Ayers in Harlem. While touring with Melvin Sparks in 2002 McLean was approached to be a sub at The Lion King in NYC. This eventually lead to McLean taking over the chair at the hit show in 2011. From Charlie Hunter to the Lion King on Broadway, McLean has been busy touring and doing studio work as well as having a busy teaching schedule. In addition McLean has shared the stage or recorded with Jamie McLean, Greg Holden, Charlie Hunter, Victor Wooten, Anthony Hamilton, Bernie Worrell (Parlament Funkadelic), Fred Wesley (James Brown), Shelby Johnson (Prince), Melanie Gabriel (Peter Gabriel) Leni Stern, Matt Duke and many others.For more, subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101 here: When you subscribe for only $10 a month, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway through YouTube videos, bi-weekly podcasts, and articles on what you need to know. We also have merchandise! https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comClayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud. He has been a sub drummer on Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants-The Musical, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, and The Big Apple Circus. The next project he's working on is The Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical.Clayton has performed on various TV shows, including Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, The View, The Jimmy Fallon Show, The CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and the 2010 and 2019 TONY Awards at Radio City. He's shared the stage with legends such as The Stylistics, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King and was in the Netflix DWYCK episode of Luke Cage with the Delfonics and the HBO version of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears. Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Carter McLean is a drummer I have followed for years online. When he walked past my booth at WindUp last year in NYC I had to introduce myself. We quickly started talking drums and watches and he even walked me over to the Farer booth to introduce me to Paul, a fellow car enthusiast. I was thrilled when Carter agreed to come on the podcast, and here we talk more about all of the above as well as drumming technique. Carter shares how John Mayer helped him secure a very special watch, and an incredible story of a letter he wrote himself at a young age. Full disclosure, I geeked out a bit on this one and Carter's answers to my questions only substantiate why he's become one of my favorite drummers playing today. I mean, we even talk about the humidity levels in his studio. Even if you're not into drumming, please give him a follow, because his video content is really wonderful, especially if you appreciate anyone who's insanely good at what they do. It truly is a pleasure to watch. STANDARD H https://standard-h.com/ @standardh_ @standardh_podcast

On this guest episode of The Angry Designer, we have a conversation with none other than the AMAZING @made.by.james James Martin.One of our design heroes and the unfiltered, self-titled NonConformulator of Logos - we are very excited to welcome James to the podcast.Graphic designer, educator, author and co-founder of @babygiantco, James has earned his status as one of the modern-day giants of the design industry.With clients including music heavy-hitters The Chainsmokers, Michael Ray, and Carter McLean, and brands such as Bishop Slayer Oyster Stout and Plastic Freedom, Martin isn't one to gate keep the secrets to his success.Talking everything from life and work to inspiration, design process and beyond, you DON'T want to miss this one - it will leave you speechless!Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

Get tix to our upcoming master class with Mark Guiliana at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-guiliana-master-class-tickets-528558872817?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb Can you tell the difference between wood snares with reinforcement rings and those without? Test your ears along with Mike and special guest Carter McLean.

In EP75, we had the pleasure of speaking with James Martin, co-founder of BabyGiant Design Co. and the founder of Made By James, a brand-focused and design-led creative agency in the UK, also the author of the book "Made by James: The Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design" which was released this year.His clients include The Chainsmokers, Michael Ray, and Carter McLean, as well as brands like Bishop Slayer Oyster Stout and Plastic Freedom.James believes that there is no shortcut to creative freedom and a life of self-employment. Being good at what you do isn't enough. His words of wisdom? Work with a team first to gain experience, then go out on your own once you've mastered prospecting, pricing, and presenting.In this episode, James discusses how to systemize your creative design process and how designers can do so to scale their services and make them more efficient.We also talk about what makes a great logo and how effective brand designs can help brands advance.In this episode, we look at:The commercial significance of a new logo design.What is the most underrated aspect of a great brand and communication design?How do you develop your design's narrative and strategy?When it comes to new clients, how important is your "design style," or are you completely adaptable?What is the most difficult aspect of selling brand design?How do you explain the positive impact of a brand design project?And plenty more!Thank you very much for your time and knowledge, James!****The GuestIn EP74, James Martin is the co-founder of BabyGiant Design Co. and the founder of Made By James, a brand-focused and design-led creative agency in the UK, also the author of the book "Made by James: The Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design" which was released this year.Musical heavyweights like The Chainsmokers, Michael Ray, and Carter McLean are among his clients, as are brands like Bishop Slayer Oyster Stout and Plastic Freedom.James Martin honed his illustration skills before becoming a self-described "bad" teacher and then a less-than-dedicated tattoo apprentice. He eventually worked in design agencies, honing his craft and gaining experience in order to launch his own brand and business.In EP75 we interviewed James Martin, who is the founder of Made By James and Co-Founder of BabyGiant Design Co., a brand-focused and design-led creative agency in the UK.

EPISODIO 111.Temporada 3-41.EPISODIO PATROCINADO POR:CBM Clases de batería Madrid. https://clasesdebateriamadrid.com/ .Superdrummer Academy.www.simonefolcarelli.com .LIBRO RECOMENDADO por Iñigo.Improvisational Tools for the Modern Drummer de Jim Riley:https://hudsonmusic.com/product/improvisational-tools-for-the-modern-drummer/ .TOP TRI.Simone:Ofri Nehemya: https://www.instagram.com/onehemya/ .Carter Mclean: https://www.instagram.com/cartermac/ .Dave King: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtMZP29LNEkI96ezw8I0eGw .Iñigo:Joseph Mintz: https://www.instagram.com/joseph_mintz/ .Adam Deitch: https://www.instagram.com/deitchadam/ . Veronica Bellino: https://www.instagram.com/spiralz88/ Síguenos en: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Drumless-el-Podcast-101614758071997 .INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drumlesspodcast/ .TELEGRAM: https://t.me/drumlesspodcast .ABEL:https://www.instagram.com/kustomdk/ .SIMONE:https://www.simonefolcarelli.com .IÑIGO:https://Clasesdebateriamadrid.com .https://www.twitch.tv/inigobatera .https://www.ellibrodelascorcheas.com .BUY US A COFFEEPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/inigoiribarne .Bizum: 606424669 .

Support this Podcast & Become a Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/drumwithmikeandeddyOur special guest this week is Mr. Carter McLean and he helps us dive into the muddy waters of jazz. What makes one piece of music jazz when another isn't? Does jazz need to swing? Does jazz have to be improvised? Well, our aim with this episode more than anything is to introduce you all to some jazz that you might truly love, and even if you don't... you might just appreciate it all a tiny bit more :)Mike, Eddy & Carter!

The amazing Carter McLean shares his knowledge, wisdom and tells his story in this episode. From the early rock- and fusion days to becoming the permanent drummer at the Broadway hit show "Lion King" which he has played now more than 5000 times ! - to his latest adventures as a teacher, clinician, youtuber, composer, producer and much more. Welcome Carter !

Visit us for all things DRUMS: http://www.drummersonly.co.uk/ We caught up with Carter McLean at the 2022 UK Drum Show in Liverpool. Carter is known for several musical projects, but is most commonly known for performing The Lion King on Broadway for the past 20 years. We catch up with him just after his performance, and see what's going on with him these days! Follow Carter: https://www.instagram.com/cartermac/?hl=en https://cartermclean.com/

Drummer and Silent Pendulum Records owner Mike Kadnar talks about recording & releasing the new So Hideous record “None But A Pure Heart Can Sing”, picking up on the Downfall of Gaia European tour that got canceled mid-way in 2020 due to COVID, the two tours he did with The #12 Looks like You, developing & expanding his record label amidst major delays with record pressing plants, the prospect of returning to touring after two years of home life, talking lessons with Mark Guiliana & Carter McLean, & much more!

In this debut episode of "Drum Candy," host Mike Dawson sits down with Lion King drummer Carter McLean to discuss how he's kept creative and productive during COVID19, getting back to playing shows, his first snare drum, how he tunes, and how chooses drums for his collection. Dawson also gets Carter's suggestions for how to trick out an old entry-level steel snare.

Carter McLean, the longtime Broadway drummer (Lion King) and groove monster behind acts like Charlie Hunter has no doubt caught your eye already. As someone whose the envy of a lot of drummers because of his feel, touch, and overall sound, Carter makes it all sound so easy. But make no mistake, it’s not as […] The post 614 – Carter McLean: Authenticity is Everything appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Mike & Eddy have covered Motivation in a past episode but is it the same as Inspiration? In episode 12 Mike, Eddy and special guest Carter McLean talk about how different the two really are! Enjoy :)

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Carter McLean, the Drummer for The Lion King on Broadway, joins the show to share his journey from drumming on a phonebook to taking over the chair at the highest-grossing musical in the world. Hear how he started drumming for The Lion King, what it's like in the orchestra pit of Broadway shows, how he gets into the right mindset for each show, how to find your unique sound on social media, and why he got married at a bourbon distillery. Connect with Carter on Instagram at @CarterMac, on YouTube at @CarterMcLean, at FourHandsDrumming.com, and his book Drumset Concepts and Creativity

EPISODIO 13.EPISODIO PATROCINADO POR:CBM CLASES DE BATERÍA MADRID https://clasesdebateriamadrid.com .En este episodio hablamos de:LA TURRA! Las clases de técnica que está dando Iñigo todos los días en el Facebook a las 21h. https://www.facebook.com/inigoiribarne .De estudiar lento y rápido, de los alumnos magníficos y de las manzanas podridas, de devolver el dinero a la gente que no viene a clase…De ser un pescao en el poker, hablamos de music business, de precios de entradas, de cachés, de escuchar música y cómo lo hacemos, del vinilo, de las entradas vip, del concierto de 30 Seconds To Mars, de llevar los temas grabados, de llevar a músicos escondidos fuera del escenario, Muse y su teclista...De monetizar el podcast, de marketing, de Inbound Marketing, de clases gratis, de llegar a Sudamérica, de querer pagar por algo altruista!LIBRO RECOMENDADO. Rockonomics: https://amzn.to/2Rn9d70 .TOP TRI .Simone:Anderson Paak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ferZnZ0_rSM .Chad Smith: https://www.instagram.com/chadsmithofficial/ . Cristiano Micalizzi: https://www.instagram.com/cristiano_micalizzi/ .Iñigo:Ángel Crespo: http://www.angelcrespo.com/ .Matt Garstka: https://www.instagram.com/mattgarstka/ .Carter Mclean: https://www.instagram.com/cartermac/ .y de muchas cosas más!Síguenos en: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Drumless-el-Podcast-101614758071997 .INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drumlesspodcast/ .TELEGRAM: https://t.me/drumlesspodcast .SIMONE:https://www.simonefolcarelli.com .

After a rather lengthy absence, we present to you the reemergence of the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast Advisory Board. The board is back after skipping season three and we’re welcoming several new members to this season’s show. Our in-studio co-host is Justin Chesarek. Justin is an Atlanta based performer and educator who holds positions at three major metro Atlanta colleges: Emory University, Kennesaw State University, and Morehouse College. For the remote participants we welcome back long-time board members Joel Rosenblatt and Rod Morgenstein. New for season four we have added esteemed drummer/educators, Carter McLean, George Marsh, and Steve Smith. The question that we will address is: “What mistake (or questionable choice) do you most commonly see and hear your students or other drummers commit?” We listen and comment on the various answers given by our board members. When listening to the answers it’s worth noting that almost everything mentioned relates to basic techniques and thoughtful musicianship. In the current and popular social media world of practicing ear candy and chops it’s completely refreshing to hear some of the world’s best drummers teaching the basics of our craft. We discuss listening, dynamics, musical choices, phrasing, basic drumming technique, listening to recordings, and getting stuck in the routine of the ‘medium phenomenon’. Tune in for a great discussion! Join us each week for brand new shows. We can be found on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and anywhere you access your favorite music and shows. If you are an Apple subscriber, the next time you are in iTunes please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review. We’d greatly appreciate it. Lastly, go by our website at www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com There you can listen to all of our shows, visit our social media, and contact us via email.

Carter McLean has been rising steadily in popularity since I have been familiar with Instagram. He has a great eye for gear, be it audiophile equipment, watches, drums, or pajamas and he also has a great ear for sound and musical tastes. He is really a guy who is after my own heart when it comes to this stuff. So it is no wonder why Internetland has rising interests in what Carter is doing musically. Between his long-standing gig with the Broadway musical Lion King and then his more improvised and loose approach with the unreal guitar freak Charlie Hunter, it would appear that Carter has found his footing quite firmly in his career. He also has an educational website business called Four Hands Drumming.   Again, considering Carter’s immense appeal, that also means that other podcasters have also sought interest in interviewing him. I have had the desire to interview Carter for a long time now, but every time I would consider reaching out to him he would appear on a podcast...and this happened, what seemed like, a handful of times until I finally decided to hit him up and make something COMPLETELY different. There is no sense in diluting the airwaves with rehashed Carter interviews, taking away the value of both this show and the others who have also had really fantastic sessions with Carter.   So what did we talk about you may be asking….well let’s see? We talk about watches, audiophile equipment, a gruesome skiing incident involving Carter and his friend, that one fateful morning working at Manny’s Music when the Twin Towers came crashing down, a memorable lesson with Peter Erskine, his new book, the switch the Ludwig. A lot in other words and it is all dealt in a rapid-fire type fashion. This is a rather short episode considering the sheer vastness of subject matter.   I highly recommend that you follow Carter online and check out his Drumeo YouTube lesson featured below to get a taste of what Carter is about. He does an amazing job waving the groove/song drumming flag that has seemed to become somewhat elusive since chops have become so fascinating to many drummers. He is without question one of the most controlled, smooth players in the game and equally a thoughtful and intelligent guy with some great perspectives.   I feature some tunes performed by Charlie Hunter and Carter McLean, which was performed live in Manchester. If you enjoyed what you heard and want to hear more of that music, please click the link below and enjoy it.   Charlie Hunter & Carter McLean Duo - Manchester   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k_8XTVMWvE&t=3040s Drumeo Gab’s Socials   Instagram Facebook   Carter’s Socials   Instagram YouTube Fourhandsdrumming

I always enjoy the interviews we do at Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast. Part of the reason is that I only ask guests that I have a genuine interest in. It certainly doesn’t hurt if they have something to say. If they have a good time saying it, it’s just a bonus. This week I dumbed into a grand slam. I know, I know. You’re saying to yourself that you’ve heard this guy on other podcasts and social media. Not like this you haven’t. If you’re in the drumming business and unaware of Carter McLean, get out from under your rock and listen up. If you removed his current, long-term gigs (Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ and Charlie Hunter) and his resume was reduced to his social media and educational posts, that’d be enough. If that doesn’t convince you, what if I told you that Vinnie Colaiuta was a fan? Well, he is. In this episode we cover some areas of Carter’s playing and teaching that have not been touched on. We discuss, in minutia, what it’s like getting into the Broadway orchestra pits. We talk about everything pertinent to drummers: following various conductors, subbing out shows, learning the book, covering mistakes, taking direction, monitoring, drum cages, and much more. Carter then gives us his daily routine from his commute into the city until he walks out of the theatre. We also spent a good amount of time discussing his teaching practice, his web site, and the upcoming release of his new method book, “Concepts and Creativity”. Carter discusses his educational background and how his experiences led him to create his own methods. He has documented many of his main ideas on his web site: www.fourhandsdrumming.com There you can discover his thoughts on topics such as: groove, feel, time, tuning, soloing, and more. Carter then gives us a preview of his upcoming book and walks us through a few of the concepts and exercises found within. We finish up by discussing his current, personal practice routine and then, of course, a comfortable jog through the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast Rorschach Test! You can find out more about Carter by visiting his educational site: https://fourhandsdrumming.com I encourage you to also check out his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/cartermac Please visit our website at: www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com There you can listen to our shows, interact with social media, email us, view our videos and more. If you are an Apple platform user please take a moment to review us the next time you are in iTunes. A 5-star rating would be greatly appreciated. New shows are published every Monday and can be found on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe today!

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Damon and Marcos talk to Carter about his new book, the Four Hands Drumming website, why he quit drumming and the comeback. There's some gear talk and much more! There's some new albums out, festival alerts, an iconic recording and RIP to Jerry Gonzalez, along with music news.

Ronn Dunnett is a colorful character who I had the great pleasure to finally meet at Victoria Drum Festival this year. He is a one-man show who is responsible for some of the finest instruments crafted in our industry today. Both with his Dunnett Classic Drums line and his continuation of the George Way legacy, Ronn pours love and care into each creation. He has high standards and does not sway off the path of excellence, as he has been known to be quite outspoken about certain aspects of the drum industry on social media and is misunderstood sometimes in the tone of his message. As we said (off-air) in our pre-chat, he is the guy who kicks the ball when others stand around waiting for someone else to take action.    The bulk of our conversation is focused on his revival of George Way Drum Company. In 2006, Ronn decided to restore the old company and honor its roots and tradition. Ronn is very interested in the history of the man, the story of the company and George Way, and the brand both in its innovation and focus on quality and sincerity of the products. Ronn realizes just how much responsibility he is faced with and he holds a high standard to honor what George might have wanted in regards to what the company would eventually evolve into if George were still alive. Listening to Ronn speak on this is very interesting and it says a lot about his character and what he values.   Beyond that we talk some shop, have some good laughs, discuss his lifetime acheivement, and contemplate the future of Ronn's companies and when he may decide that it is time to live out the rest of his days outside of his "factory".   Audio is taken from Carter McLean's Drumeo lesson and a demonstration of the George Way birthday kit, played by Carter McLean.   Ronn's Socials Instagram | Facebook | Website   George Way Website   DrumGAB's Socials Instagram | Facebook | Website

Independent musician Mike Dawson is crushing it on Instagram. He also subs for the principle drummer of The Lion King, leads drum workshops and gives private lessons. That's all on top of his day gig as managing editor at Modern Drummer Magazine. Mike last appeared on the podcast in episode 25. This is episode 50! Drum workshops–Mike's preparation & vibe We began our conversation discussing his drum workshops, the preparation involved, and the vibe he strives to create for attendees. It turns out that Mike keeps the preparation part fairly simple. He chooses a theme, brushes up on the necessary material, but goes in prepared to change the theme as needed for attendees. He says his vibe all about creating hands-on interactive workshops. Given that drum clinics are somewhat in a state of decline, Mike's workshops are generally for smaller groups of up to 20 attendees. The upside is that smaller groups cater to the interactive approach he prefers. His primary goal with workshops is to give back by sharing all the great stuff he's had the opportunity to learn. I asked Mike if he does much outreach marketing to get workshop gigs. He responded by first recalling that his earliest workshops came by way of invitations, sometimes from friends who taught at universities. More recently however, his workshop bookings have been primarily driven by social media. Mike posts daily on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, with Instagram being his main hub. He describes his social media posts as documenting his daily practice, and sharing what he happens to be working on at the time. Performing with the Lion King Orchestra Since we last spoke, Mike picked up an amazing gig subbing for Carter McLean, Principle Drummer for Broadway musical The Lion King. The two were already acquainted by way of Modern Drummer Magazine, but Mike believes that his presence on Instagram played a big part in getting this gig. I'm sure that The Modern Drummer Podcast helped also. McLean listens to the podcast, as do I. Mike D's conversations with podcast co-host Mike Johnston provide in-depth perspective on the breadth of Mike's work as a musician.  Mike had done a dozen Lion King performances at the time of our chat, and confessed that it's a high intensity gig. It's the type of gig in fact where subs have to play exactly like principle drummer. Mike clearly appreciates the network that Modern Drummer Magazine has given him the opportunity to build, but he's very conscious of the fact that it's no platform for asking favors of his drum heroes. Yet he also told me that he's never been good at asking anything, meaning he's never really been very deliberate about expressing interest in opportunities like subbing for The Lion King. Yet as an observer, I can see various ways in which invites opportunities into his music life. It's a formula whereby he serves others at a very high level, and does so with class. Mike's Instagram video setup Mike primarily does short practice videos for Instagram. An example he gave me was waking up one day hearing a Steve Jordan groove in his head. That groove inspired him to post his morning practice on Instagram, one of many minute-long presentations of his daily practice routine. These posts are raw and intended to show his followers what he's doing to improving his own playing. He says some of the best compliments he's received on these posts are about the fact that he does complicated stuff, but presents it in such a way that viewers feel they too can do it. He tries to make videos that are relate-able, documenting practices to show his personal progress. I love asking Mike about his gear. His Instagram video setup is pretty simple. He uses an iPhone, a Shure interface, and a Xenvo wide angle lens for iPhone. The Shure interface allows him to position his iPhone an ideal distance out from his kit. See a more comprehensive list of Mikes gear in the show notes of episode 25. Inspiration for his Instagram posts comes in part from the drum heroes he gets to interview for Modern Drummer Magazine. He looks at these conversations as personal lessons given to him. He takes all of this knowledge and shares it with his followers and students. This leads me to another phase of Mike's evolving brand. He's created a Patreon page, which he sees as a great way to share the love and create some income, without the hassles of managing a custom website. While I'm not sure Mike would be comfortable with me referring to this as part of his marketing and branding, it's exactly that. And I think it's great! His plans moving forward to include a full library of courses, and album, and probably other stuff he hasn't yet shared with me. Just as Mike gets to learn from his drum heroes, I got to learn something from him. Listen to our full conversation for more insight on how Mike thrives as an independent musician.

Independent musician Mike Dawson is crushing it on Instagram. He also subs for the principle drummer of The Lion King, leads drum workshops and gives private lessons. That's all on top of his day gig as managing editor at Modern Drummer Magazine. Mike last appeared on the podcast in episode 25. This is episode 50! Drum workshops–Mike's preparation & vibe We began our conversation discussing his drum workshops, the preparation involved, and the vibe he strives to create for attendees. It turns out that Mike keeps the preparation part fairly simple. He chooses a theme, brushes up on the necessary material, but goes in prepared to change the theme as needed for attendees. He says his vibe all about creating hands-on interactive workshops. Given that drum clinics are somewhat in a state of decline, Mike's workshops are generally for smaller groups of up to 20 attendees. The upside is that smaller groups cater to the interactive approach he prefers. His primary goal with workshops is to give back by sharing all the great stuff he's had the opportunity to learn. I asked Mike if he does much outreach marketing to get workshop gigs. He responded by first recalling that his earliest workshops came by way of invitations, sometimes from friends who taught at universities. More recently however, his workshop bookings have been primarily driven by social media. Mike posts daily on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, with Instagram being his main hub. He describes his social media posts as documenting his daily practice, and sharing what he happens to be working on at the time. Performing with the Lion King Orchestra Since we last spoke, Mike picked up an amazing gig subbing for Carter McLean, Principle Drummer for Broadway musical The Lion King. The two were already acquainted by way of Modern Drummer Magazine, but Mike believes that his presence on Instagram played a big part in getting this gig. I'm sure that The Modern Drummer Podcast helped also. McLean listens to the podcast, as do I. Mike D's conversations with podcast co-host Mike Johnston provide in-depth perspective on the breadth of Mike's work as a musician.  Mike had done a dozen Lion King performances at the time of our chat, and confessed that it's a high intensity gig. It's the type of gig in fact where subs have to play exactly like principle drummer. Mike clearly appreciates the network that Modern Drummer Magazine has given him the opportunity to build, but he's very conscious of the fact that it's no platform for asking favors of his drum heroes. Yet he also told me that he's never been good at asking anything, meaning he's never really been very deliberate about expressing interest in opportunities like subbing for The Lion King. Yet as an observer, I can see various ways in which invites opportunities into his music life. It's a formula whereby he serves others at a very high level, and does so with class. Mike's Instagram video setup Mike primarily does short practice videos for Instagram. An example he gave me was waking up one day hearing a Steve Jordan groove in his head. That groove inspired him to post his morning practice on Instagram, one of many minute-long presentations of his daily practice routine. These posts are raw and intended to show his followers what he's doing to improving his own playing. He says some of the best compliments he's received on these posts are about the fact that he does complicated stuff, but presents it in such a way that viewers feel they too can do it. He tries to make videos that are relate-able, documenting practices to show his personal progress. I love asking Mike about his gear. His Instagram video setup is pretty simple. He uses an iPhone, a Shure interface, and a Xenvo wide angle lens for iPhone. The Shure interface allows him to position his iPhone an ideal distance out from his kit. See a more comprehensive list of Mikes gear in the show notes of episode 25. Inspiration for his Instagram posts comes in part from the drum heroes he gets to interview for Modern Drummer Magazine. He looks at these conversations as personal lessons given to him. He takes all of this knowledge and shares it with his followers and students. This leads me to another phase of Mike's evolving brand. He's created a Patreon page, which he sees as a great way to share the love and create some income, without the hassles of managing a custom website. While I'm not sure Mike would be comfortable with me referring to this as part of his marketing and branding, it's exactly that. And I think it's great! His plans moving forward to include a full library of courses, and album, and probably other stuff he hasn't yet shared with me. Just as Mike gets to learn from his drum heroes, I got to learn something from him. Listen to our full conversation for more insight on how Mike thrives as an independent musician.

Uber dynamic Jazz-Funk drummer extraordinaire Carter Mclean of Charlie Hunter & The Lion King is my guest today! We get into navigating the nightmare that is Times Square, getting LIME DISEASE!?, the freaky genius of Charlie Hunter and the “fly by the seat of your pants” nature of performing with him live, crazy New Orleans stories, and great New Orleans drummers, Carter’s custom kits and soon to be released signature kit, finding an identity on your instrument and becoming comfortable with super slow tempos, social media, and the challenges in playing in a major Broadway show & more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7gpXUp2J_0 http://fourhandsdrumming.com/ Carter Insta: @cartermac https://www.facebook.com/carter.mclean Photo’s C/O: https://www.facebook.com/ronndunnett #CBBP Sponsor: http://www.neworleansrecordpress.com/

Carter McLean, full-time drummer for the Broadway Show “The Lion King” is a man who’s been around the block a few times. From starting out as a drummer to becoming a photographer, starting a photography company and then getting drawn back to drumming with the offer to do The Lion King full time. Carter is […] The post 363 – Carter McLean: A natural progression of creativity appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Carter McLean has been a New Yorker for most of his adult life. From his home base in Brooklyn, he... The post 111 – Carter McLean: Drumming on Broadway, Playing Duo & Trio with Charlie Hunter, Running a Teaching Website appeared first on Working Drummer Podcast.

Carter McLean is one remarkable guy. Forget the fact that Carter is an exceptional drummer for one second to consider how he has been able to juggle professionally photography, competitive Rock climbing, and Skiing during different phases of his life's journey. Today Carter plays drums full-time, working with an array of exceptional artists while also holding down drums for NYC's Lion King on Broadway. Carter McLean shares not only how he started, but the philosophy behind developing skills and being led by your inspiration. Our team at 180 is impressed by not only Carter's resume, but his down-to-earth attitude and desire to help others learn while following what fuels him at whatever stage of life he's at.

In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their favorite drum clips they found online this week, and then they talk about their approach to flowing between subdivisions in solos and fills. The featured artist is Carter McLean of The Lion King, and in the gear review section Johnston gives a rundown of the new Modern Drummer 40th-annivesary solid cherry 6x13 snare. After fielding a few listener questions, the show concludes with picks of the week.... The post Episode 43: Carter McLean, Flowing Between Subdivisions, MD 40th Anniversary Cherry Snare, and More appeared first on Modern Drummer Magazine.