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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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:...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jeffrey Adami: Worship Drumming, Finding Your Why, Active Listening & Staying Motivated
Link to GoFundMe supporting drummer Thomas Finch: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-finch-recover-from-his-loss Join us for Episode 3 of Nashville Drummers Podcast! Today we feature our true 1st guest...
Dan Ainspan: Pearl Drums, Skill-Stacking, Video Games & More
Join us in Episode 2 of Nashville Drummers Podcast! Nate goes 1-1 with co-host Dan Ainspan as we learn a bit about Dan’s upbringing...
Nathan Sletner: How to Get Gigs, Releasing Your Subconscious, Hot Dogs & More
Welcome to Nashville Drummers Podcast Episode 1! The first two episodes feature interviews from our co-hosts, Dan Ainspan and Nathan Sletner. Stay tuned as...
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...