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From Practice to Philosophy
From Technique to Philosophy As often happens in the Drumset Mastery Program, our technical work naturally led into a deeper conversation: Are we playing from our heads, or from our hearts? Are we serving the moment...
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Coaching Call: Finding Confidence Before a Big Gig
Coaching Through the Nerves: Helping a Drummer Find Confidence Before a Big Gig Performance anxiety is a deeply human experience. Whether you're stepping on stage for the first time or the hundredth, that swirling...
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Big Band Drumming: The Philosophy, the Function, and the History
Big Band Drumming: The Philosophy, the Function, and the History
Episode 96 of the DrumMantra Podcast
Even if you never end up playing in a big band, understanding its role in the evolution of the drumset is essential...
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5:4 Polymetric Relationships, Secondary Pulses, and MORE!
Let's take a look at the 5:4 Polymetric Relationship in its NON-NATIVE expression in a series of 5-measures of 4/4! You can find the Primary Series Book on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/02vdltK8
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20th Note Practice 11.20.23
Shedding and discussing a couple of exercises from my most recent book, as well as a book I am currently writing.
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Books in this video:...
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Practice: Not the What, but the HOW
This episode comes to you from my drive to a gig. Just random thoughts that hopefully will trigger an idea or an inspiration in you:-)
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The Somatic Drummer, Adam Gust
On this episode of the DrumMantra Podcast, I speak with the amazing drummer, Adam Gust. Adam had a traumatic accident a little over a decade ago that potentially could have ended his very promising career.
In this...
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Going Deep with Zach Miller
In this episode I catch up with the great Zach Miller from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wow. What a player. What a thinker. What a human. This is a deep and insightful conversation. ENJOY! You can follow Zach on Instagram...
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Advice for a Career in Music
I was recently asked to speak at a career day for a high school in St.Louis. The students had great questions and triggered some responses that I think may be helpful for anyone who wants to have, or does have a...
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Weekly Transmission 2.4.22
In this episode:
Mark Walker & Rich Stitzel PASIC2021 Documentary Film WATCH HERE
DrumMantra Weekly Practice Sessions (REGISTER HERE)
Blair Sinta's Drum Recording Expert Course
Past Masterclass Guests
Ari...
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The Practice is the Practice
In this episode:
Learning to Practice
DrumMantra Weekly Practice Sessions (REGISTER HERE)
Preparing for Ari Hoenig's Masterclass on Sunday, February 27 (REGISTER HERE)
20% off Annual DrumManta Membership with code...
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Practice Session, Rehearsal Prep, and Gig Cancellations
In this episode, I lay out a bunch of stuff that I've been up to this week which includes:
Preparing for Ed Soph's Masterclass on Sunday, January 23 (REGISTER HERE)
DrumMantra Weekly Practice Sessions (REGISTER...
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