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Ep 46. What is the DrumMantra3030?
In this episode, Rich gives an overview of the features and highlights of the course that has made its way into the practice rooms of drummers in nearly 40 countries around the world. This course started out as a...
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Ep. 45 FULL LESSON ON POLYMETERS
This is a complete lesson on the 1-8 polymetric time table over groupings of three. For the pdf of this exercise, please visit DrumMantra.com/45
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Ep 44 Being in a Band vs. Being a Hired Gun
In this episode of "driving to my gig and talking about stuff" I compare the first part of my music career as a band person to the second part of my career as a professional musician.
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Ep. 43 Drum Clinic at Texas Christian University
In this episode, I discuss the 3:4 polymetric relationship, the difference between a polyrhythm and a polymeter, and some other deep intellectual stuff... Enjoy!
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Ep. 42 FULL DRUM LESSON - (warning, your brain may experience meltdown)
In this episode I just straight into presenting, discussing, analyzing, and demonstrating the 5:4 polymeter as used in a brand new exercise from my book, The Foundational Series. This advanced modification to Rhythmic...
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Ep. 41 A little glimpse into some of the things I do
In this episode I reflect on some gigs, and a recording session I just did. I also talk a little bit about the music industry from the perspective that most people don’t think about much. Then things turn a little...
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Ep 40. Seeing the light. Managing levels of awareness.
In this episode, I talk about seeing the light on some aspects of the DrumMantra exercises and how that insight applies to the development of a more focused mind.
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Ep. 39 Whatever you love to do tirelessly is your passion. Find it and GO!!
In this episode, I reflect on the last couple weeks of my life, and then the philosopher in me took over. Maybe it’s that I was driving home from a gig late at night and needed something to keep me awake, but I think...
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Ep. 38 Transcending Your "Comfort Zone"
In this episode, I talk about my day and the challenges I had to overcome in order to face the day's events. Stepping outside of my comfort zone into the unknown is how I grow. It's scary. It's hard. But when we are...
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Ep. 37 Maintaining high energy, focus, and drive on top of patience.
How do you maintain high energy, focus, and drive but also remain patient? In this episode, I recap the last two weeks of craziness and then reflect on a concept that I feel is very important in developing a strong...
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Ep. 36 Creating a focused practice regimen & finding your own voice
Drummer in car getting philosophical... The art of practice is something that has challenged people forever. How long do you practice something? What do you practice? In this episode, I talk a little about my most...
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Ep. 35 Acting on creative thoughts can help you find your passion.
In this episode of “drummer in a car getting philosophical”, I talk about turning ideas into actual things. How to find your own voice and your true passion by focusing your creative ideas into projects.
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