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Rob Bodley: Elevate Your Live Show | The Foxies, Music Directing, Distracted Practice, & State of Flow

Welcome drummer and music director Rob Bodley of The Foxies! Rob has been in Nashville for over 5 years and has quickly become known for his “go-getter” attitude and professional work ethic. In this interview, we dive deep into the topics of live performance and touring, as Rob encourages us to “zoom out” of our…

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Mental Health Roundtable feat. Ben Wood | Following Your Dreams, Self-Worth, Community & Resources

We’re pumped to welcome back our sponsor and featured guest (Episode 11) Ben Wood! In this roundtable-style interview, we dive deep into the topics of mental health as Ben shares his own struggles and personal journey to a fulfilled, happy, and balanced life. We discuss the mental toughness you need to follow your dreams, how…

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Perry Dornbush: Prog Drumming in Nashville | Working in the Music Industry, Being Open-Minded, & Productive Practicing

Hailing from the north shore of Long Island, NY, Perry Dornbush moved to Nashville in 2019 with a yearning to play great music and a drive to continually push his boundaries on the drums. Now the drummer for local alt-rock psychedelic band Spirits Republic, Perry enjoys the Nashville live scene both with his own projects…

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Matthew Crouse: The Working Drummer | Starting a Podcast, Work/Life Balance, Home Recording & Valuing Your Craft

Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Matthew Crouse moved to Nashville in 2000 and has since made a name for himself as a true working drummer, having been involved in multiple facets of the music industry; including touring, music merchandising, recording, and of course, as the founder and co-host of the Working Drummer Podcast, which…

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Matt Mcilwain: Personality & Podcasts | Drumming for Trey Lewis, Touring During COVID, Avoiding Burnout

Raised in Selma, AL, Matt Mcilwain has only been in Nashville for less than 2 years but has quickly become a known personality in town, most notably as the drummer for American country music singer Trey Lewis. Matt’s skillsets extend far beyond his talents as a touring drummer. Utilizing his skills in media and production,…

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Sammi Potts: Mental Health & Touring | Drumming for Shane Profitt, Mentorship, & How to Leave a Gig

Raised in Minneapolis, MN as a young classical percussionist, Sammi Potts moved to Nashville in 2013 to study music at Belmont University. In this interview, we learn the valuable skillsets she learned both in and out of the classroom to propel her to an already fruitful career as a full-time rock drummer, currently on tour…

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Tayvieon Graham: Lessons from the Golf Course | Bandleading, Speed Skating, & Why You Should Wait on Endorsements

Hailing from Louisiana, Tayvieon Graham moved to Nashville with rockstar ambitions and an attitude rooted in kindness, understanding, and respect. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss the parallels between drumming and Tayvieon’s non-musical hobbies including golf and speed skating, integrating other musical styles, and why you might wait on endorsements. We hope you enjoy! We’d…

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Daniel Kozlowski: The Language of Music | Building a Home Studio, Incremental Progress & Why You Need a Mood Board

Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Daniel Kozlowski holds degrees in Percussion Performance and Music Theory, both of which continue to serve him greatly as a sought-after live and session drummer in Nashville, TN. In this episode, we discuss his 2020 move from touring to session drumming, why music education is so important, and how incremental…

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Tim Buell: Tactics for High Performance | How to Prepare Like an Athlete, Adapting to AI, Optimizing Your Workflows & Minimizing Distractions

You may know our next guest from his online educational videos and plethora of drum transcriptions that have taken the industry by storm. We were thrilled to sit down with Nashville-based drummer, Tim Buell, in this jam-packed, nearly 2-hour long conversation spanning a wide range of informative and valuable topics. We discuss the parallels between…

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Kip Allen: Session Drumming, Touring for Madeline Edwards, Bourbon, Endorsements & How to Use Social Media

We’re kicking off 2023 with local session drummer, producer, and songwriter Kip Allen! Having graduated from Belmont University, Kip has taken every opportunity to refine his craft and grow professionally as a touring and studio drummer, currently on the road with country artists Madeline Edwards and Devin Dawson. Kip’s experiences in the industry are wide-ranging;…

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