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Landon Hall: Music City Drum Show | Touring with Desmond Child, the Entrepreneur Mindset, Drum Industry Chat

The 2022 Music City Drum Show is July 9-10! Listen to the episode for 10% off tickets! Follow Landon on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandonhall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLandonHall Website: https://www.landonhall.com Follow Music City Drum Show: Instagram: http://instagram.com/musiccitydrumshow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/musiccitydrumshow Website: https://www.musiccitydrumshow.com Music Featured in this Episode: ‘Ruins’  by De La Torre —— Connect with Nashville Drummers Podcast:…

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Alan Pfeifer: Healing & Recovery through Drumming | Work/Life Balance, Our Drumming Heroes, Playing for Flummox

Please help us welcome Alan Pfeifer to the podcast! We dive deep into Alan’s past and journey to Nashville, how the drums have played such an integral role in his life both musically and spiritually, and the three of us have fun geeking out over our favorite drummers and bands. Hope you enjoy! Follow Alan…

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Ben Wood: Music Lab Nashville | Educating the Next Generation, Creating Culture & the Power of Persistence

Today we’re excited to welcome the owner of Music Lab Nashville to the studio – Ben Wood! We learn the story of how he opened a business during the pandemic, all while exploring some fun “drummy” topics including the “pocket vs chops” discussion, how to get the most out of practicing, and how persistence has…

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Jed Smith: Be Like Water | Setting Higher Standards, Developing Headroom and Healthy Routines for the Mind & Body

Join us for Episode 10 of Nashville Drummers Podcast featuring Jed Smith! We’re excited to be back after about a month off. Today we learn all about Louisiana native Jed Smith — from his early years playing in church and marching band, to his journey to music city as one of Nashville’s most sought-after players…

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Alex McVey: Building Community | Sessions, Touring, & Starting a Business

Join us for Episode 9 of Nashville Drummers Podcast featuring Alex McVey! In Episode 9 we’re joined by Alex and his pup Pepper to discuss everything from touring, creating work during the pandemic, running a business, and work-life balance. We hope you enjoy. Follow Alex on Social Media: Alex McVey: https://www.instagram.com/alex.mcvey McVey Acoustics: https://www.instagram.com/mcveyacoustics Lake…

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Joseph Arrington: Playing with Purpose and Overcoming Adversity | Touring, Recording & Video Games

Join us for Episode 8 of Nashville Drummers Podcast featuring none other than Joseph Arrington! In Episode 8 we talk all things drums and a lot more with Joseph Arrington. We learn of Joesph’s unique upbringing and impactful stories of failure and adversity, contributing to the seasoned player, mentor and educator that he is today….

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Nico Medina: Being a Total Team Player | Gratitude, Drum Corps, Ableton and Sports

Join us for Episode 7 – our first of 2022! Today we feature the well-known Nico Medina. In Episode 7 we dive deep into Nico’s unique drum corps background and what it takes to be a true team player both on and off the stage. Nico has a great attitude and it was a pleasure…

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Kayleigh Moyer: Proactivity & the Art of Curiosity | How to Be a Professional + Building a Home Studio

Join us for a special Episode 6 – our last of 2021! Today we feature the talented Kayleigh Moyer. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, as Kayleigh is one of the most motivated and hardest working individuals you’ll meet. In Episode 6 we learn about Kayleigh’s unique classical background, how…

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Ethan Harb: Becoming a Broadway Drummer, Taking Risks, Meditation & Comedy

Join us in Episode 5 of Nashville Drummers Podcast! Today we feature our good friend Ethan Harb. Ethan moved to Nashville a few years ago from Santa Barbara, California. He’s currently one of Nashville’s most sought-after drummers on Broadway and has a work ethic second to none. We dive deep into his journey to Nashville…

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Taylor Friesth: Drum Education, Finding Your Path, Publishing a Book, Live Looping!

Join us in Episode 4 of Nashville Drummers Podcast! Today we feature our good friend Taylor Friesth. We learn about his unique background and journey to Nashville, his passion for education that led him to publish his 1st book, ‘The Sly Hat‘, and how he’s learned to define his own unique path. About Taylor: Colorado…

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