We all want to be like our drumming heroes. From learning their licks, playing along with their albums, setting up our kit like theirs or buying the same equipment as ... more

Henry Cole is a force. He’s a shape-shifting drummer whose versatile, multicultural style positions him at the forefront of a growing wave of jazz innovation and cross-cultural 21st-century rhythms, tracing ... more

In this episode, Daniel asks the following question: Is there a difference between playing an instrument and making music? In an effort to find an answer, Daniel tells the story ... more

In this podcast I talk to Thomas Pridgen who is known for his work with a slew of artists, most notably The Mars Volta. Although Thomas became a household name ... more

Ryan Dusick reached the mountaintop. With his childhood friends he started the band Maroon 5, catapulted to a global music force and right when things were firing on all cylinders, ... more

There are endless amounts of “teachers” other there, many of them who are not the best fit for you. There are a few parameters that I’ve relied on when choosing ... more

Andrew Marsh is a gear head. Plain and simple. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I look at Andrew more like a scientist or historian, as he painstakingly ... more

The short answer is, NO. In this episode, Daniel answers three key questions that are often a source of great confusion: What is jazz, where did it come from, and ... more

Daniel dives into the nuts and bolts of how his trio was able to sell out a recent show on just two weeks notice. Beyond the basics, the episode explores ... more

In this podcast I talk to David Garibaldi, who is one of the most influential drummers of his generation and  known as an innovator in funk drumming. He’s also one ... more

Gregory Artry, Jr. grew up in a home full of support and love for the craft with a father (also a professional drummer) who showed him the benefits of practice, ... more

Over the past 25 years, I’ve learned a lot about drumming and the music business. From starting out playing on makeshift drum kit to touring around the country with my ... more

Keith Hall’s 25+ year career as a professional drummer and educator has been nothing short of impressive. The Michigan native, who spent nearly a decade in New York studying closely ... more

It’s hard to classify New Jersey native, Tysahwn Sorey. As a man who wears many hats well, depending on the day, he may be playing a multitude of instruments, conducting ... more

Gavin Harrison is one of the most recognizable names in drumming. Whether you know his work with Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, or his many studio recordings, there’s little doubt that ... more

New Orleans native Joe Dyson is no stranger to the benefits of hard work and dedication. As the son of an organist and growing up in one of the most ... more

Daniel Glass, who is no stranger on the podcast, celebrated the release of his new record BAM! this past Friday. And while any record release is a momentous occasion, it’s ... more

Colin Stranahan was born into a musical family, so at an early age he was introduced to a litany of music icons. That early education, plus the freedom to explore ... more

Keith Carlock has been the backbone of a long list of groups and artists like Steely Dan, John Mayer, Sting, Wayne Krantz and many more. What’s equally as impressive as ... more

If you think of Chris Coleman there’s no way to think of him other than behind a drum kit It’s hard to imagine that Chris wasn’t planning on pursuing a ... more

Society loves to put us in a box. But it’s the ones who go against the grain, challenge the status quo and carve their own path who stand out from ... more

Ashlyn Shanafelt is a force to be reckoned with. Filled with equal parts talent, skill, and dedication coupled with sheer determination and fearlessness, Shanafelt has carved out a nice career ... more

What can be said about Shawn Pleton that hasn’t already been said? He burst on the NYC scene in the 1980’s and quickly became a first call drummer. But make ... more

Elena Bonomo has had her eye on the prize from an early age, coming from a family of musicians, including her uncle who gave her her first drum lesson. Through ... more