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Kyle Law: On Tour w/ Tim Montana, Broadway vs Artist Gigs, Work-Life Balance, Choosing Subs, Microscoping & Learning Complex Parts

Send us a Text! Today we welcome to the show Georgia-native Kyle Law, a Nashville-based live and session musician currently touring with hard-rock country...

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Christian Delzoppo: On Tour w/ Knox, Self-Care & Sobriety, How to Network, Practice Routines & Staying Motivated

Send us a Text! Today we welcome Christian Delzoppo to the podcast, currently on tour with Nashville-based indie pop artist Knox Morris (Knox). Christian...

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Stefan Chippeaux: Pro Drum Tech | On Tour w/ Bailey Zimmerman, Resilience, Mastery, & Lifelong Learning

Send us a Text! Today we welcome Stefan Chippeaux to the podcast, currently on tour as the drum tech with young American country phenom...

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Corey Boise: March to Your Own Beat | Titans Blue Crew Drumline, Nashville Punk Rock, Auditioning for Blue Man Group, Building Mental Resilience

Send us a Text! Today we welcome drummer and educator Corey Boise to the podcast! Having moved to Nashville in 1993, Corey is an...

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Garrett Tyler: For King & Country, Drum Corps Legacy, Versatile Artistry, the Strength of Relationships & Collaboration

Send us a Text! Today we welcome Artist, Drummer, Musical Director, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Educator, Garrett Tyler to the podcast! Garrett is currently the...

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Tyler Bronson Smith: Finding Your Sound, Nashville’s Evolving Scene, Embracing Versatility & the Importance of Listening

Send us a Text! Today we welcome veteran Nashville drummer Tyler Bronson Smith to the show! This wide-ranging interview spans Tyler’s extensive career in...

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2024 Music City Drum Show (LIVE from the Booth)

Send us a Text! Attendee and exhibitor interviews from the Music City Drum Show July 20th & 21st, 2024. Register for the 2025 Music...

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Molly Rose: From TikTok to Tour | Social Media Stardom, Touring w/ Upchurch, Self-Identity & Country Music, How to Land Endorsements

Send us a Text! Today we welcome to the podcast NorCal native Molly Rose, currently on tour with American rapper and country artist Upchurch....

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Lou Vecchio: On Tour w/ Alexandra Kay | How to Nail the Audition, NY Pop-Rock Roots, Social Media for the Modern Musician, Recording as a Live Band

Send us a Text! Welcome Long Island, NY native Lou Vecchio to the podcast! Lou is currently the drummer for country artist Alexandra Kay...

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Chris Rayner: Living the Dream – From RVs to Drums | Horizontal Integration, Touring w/ Clayton Mullen, Nashville Sessions & Drum Covers

Send us a Text! Welcome to the podcast St. Petersburg, Florida-native Chris Rayner! Currently drumming for 23-year-old country artist Clayton Mullen, Chris shares with...

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MJ Milam: Dancing & Drumming | On Tour w/ Lauren Watkins, Building a Band, How to Be More Efficient On Stage

Send us a Text! Born in Forest City, North Carolina, Matthew “MJ” Milam quickly discovered his love for music, dancing, and entertaining at a...

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Eric Pritchard: Drumming for Megan Moroney, Cracker Barrel, Playing for Television, Mental Health & Mentorship

Send us a Text! Today we welcome to the podcast Georgia native Eric Pritchard! Eric is currently the drummer and bandleader for rising country...

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Devin Attard: Country Goes Metal | Drumming for Austin Snell, Practice, Patience, Persistence, Social Media, Endorsements, & Living to Inspire

At only 24 years-old, Detroit, Michigan native Devin Attard was born to play the drums, but he lives to inspire. Having only moved to...

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Alec Parrish: How to Land Bigger Gigs | Ableton & Tracks, Relationships Over Auditions, Being Prepared, Coffee & Tattoos

Alec Parrish is a drummer, music director, and Ableton designer based in Nashville, TN. While he is characterized by an impeccable feel and serving...

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Beau Kuther: Drumming for Smallpools | Growing up in the MySpace Era, Being an Indie Band in 2024, Creating Memorable Live Shows

Hailing from Bend, Oregon, Beau Kuther is best known as the drummer for indie rock trio Smallpools. Beau grew up in the Warped Tour...

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Garden Groove Nashville: Building a Home Studio, Working with Good People, How to Get Clients, Creativity & Community

We are excited to partner with Garden Groove! The new home of Nashville Drummers Podcast. Garden Groove was born out of a desire to...

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Luke Sumner: Being a Pro the Right Way | Growing up in Nashville, Worship Drumming, Identity, Recording, & Staying Motivated

Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Luke was surrounded by the music industry from a young age. Throughout his childhood, he continued to develop...

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Lemuel Hayes: Know Enough to Be Dangerous | Overcoming Injury, Getting Gigs, Social Media & Photography

Raised in Athens, GA, Lemuel “Lemmy” Hayes has called Nashville home for over 10 years, and has the breadth of music industry experience of...

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Tim Miller: Toone Towels | Starting a Business, Production & Engineering, Careers in the Music Industry, & Why You Should Go to College

Tim Miller is a recording and mix engineer, producer, and musician originally from Philadelphia, PA, currently based in Nashville. With a passion for music...

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Neal Yakopin | Drumming for Nate Smith: TourLaunch LLC, Adapting to the Music Industry’s TikTok Era

Pittsburgh, PA native Neal Yakopin arrived in Nashville in July 2020 and in a few short years has become a well-known and respected player,...

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Vincent Williams: Living with Integrity | On Tour with Phillip Phillips, the Right Way to Learn Songs, & Gamer Habits

Lawrence, Kansas native Vincent Williams has been on the Nashville scene since the summer of 2016 and is currently coming off tour with platinum...

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Jake Robinson: Shed Culture in Nashville | Overcoming Anxiety, Spontaneous Artistry, & the Power of Boredom

On September 30th, we were stoked to be part of the 1st-ever 615Shedz event hosted at Drum Box Nashville. Today we sit down with...

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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show – Day 2

Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 2, July 30th, 2023. We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors: Music City Audiology Website:...

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LIVE from the Music City Drum Show – Day 1

Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 1, July 29th, 2023. We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors: Music City Audiology Website:...

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Lleyton Brainard: Skateboarding & Style | Drum Improvisation, Storytelling & Community

Back on June 3rd, we were delighted to be a part of the 1st-ever Drummer Duel hosted by Soundspace. The event featured 8 local...

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Andy Foote: The History of Drum Supply | Starting a Business, Entrepreneurship, Drum Supply Rehearsal, the Future of Drum Shops, & the Latest Gear Trends

Drum Supply has been serving the needs of drummers in Nashville and around the world since 1995, but few know the rich history of...

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Dylan Murphy: Ben Chapman, Amber Sound Studios, Drum Recording, & How to Be a Dependable Hang

Dylan Murphy has been a musician all his life, and he moved to Nashville with a clear purpose and direction. He is currently the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Jonn Bostwick: Living with Intensity | Touring for Parker McCollum, Performance Mindsets, Desperation & Being Open-Minded

We’re closing out 2022 with our interview with Ohio native Jonn Bostwick, currently on tour with Texas country artist Parker McCollum. Jonn is a...

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Thomas Finch: Life of a Drum Tech | Living with Intent, Joining the Army, Achieving Stability in the Music Industry

Our next guest is Nashville business owner and drum tech Thomas Finch of FDS Drum Services! Thomas is a man of conviction, discipline, and...

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Howard Artis: Balancing Your Good Ego | Touring with Yola, Football Mentalities, Musical Exposure

Working professionally in Nashville as a drummer, artist, and producer, North Carolina native Howard Artis joins the podcast hot off his 2022 AMA performance...

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Kevin Keith: Classical Percussionist to Rockstar | Auditioning for Orchestras, Forming an Original Band, Taking Risks & Why You Should Try Singing

Nashville multi-instrumentalist and educator Kevin Keith joins the podcast as we discuss his unique journey from the classical percussion orchestral world to starting a...

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Jon Butterworth: Being Present & Healthy Performance Mindsets | Studying with Mike Mangini, Working for DW

Welcome Nashville-based drummer and educator Jon Butterworth! We had such a pleasure sitting down with Jon and learning his journey to Nashville from Berklee...

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Brandon “Critter” Garza: Overcoming Adversity | Meeting Bernard Purdie, Friendship, Faith, and Endorsements

You may know Brandon “Critter” Garza by his inimitable dreadlocks seen up and down the Broadway streets, but most don’t know his journey to...

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Marcus Finnie: Recipes for Success | Finding Your Identity on the Drums, Commitment, Brand, & Studio Drumming in Nashville

The foodies out there will thoroughly enjoy this savory conversation with Memphis native and Nashville local Marcus Finnie! We cover some really interesting and...

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Dru Marshall: Saying Yes to the Gig | Motivation & Drive, Touring, Prog, Meditation Practices

We had such a pleasure sitting down with Nashville-based drummer Dru Marshall! We discuss Dru’s time living in LA and starting a rock band,...

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Jake Sommers: Touring with Luke Combs | Chasing Your Dreams, Pro-Drummer Tips for Success, & Building a Home Studio

NY-native and Nashville-based drummer Jake Sommers joins the podcast in this super-packed interview full of inspiration, career advice for younger drummers, fun behind-the-scenes stories...

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Sofia Goodman: Becoming a Band Leader | Approach to Composition and Collaboration, Afro-Latin Rhythms in Jazz, Nashville Women in Jazz

Today we had the great pleasure of sitting down with Sofia Goodman! We discuss her time at Berklee College of Music, her journey to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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