# drumming (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover drumming. Page: Feed: --- ## [Broadway Bound and Beyond](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/broadway-bound-and-beyond) _2026-08-17 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ The career foundation every working musician needs — but nobody teaches. ## [Adam Wolfe -The Broadway Drumming 101 Classic Podcast (VIDEO)](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/adam-wolfe-the-broadway-drumming-465) _2026-08-16 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Watch now | The prep, the trust, and the versatility that keeps Broadway calling [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210670194/2f47829c3aa36d4234e020e5364595b8.mp3) ## [VOICE-TO-TEXT FOLLIES](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/voice-to-text-follies) _2026-08-15 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ About ten years ago, bothered by tingling sensations in my feet, I visited Dr. ## [The Page Most of My Readers Have Never Clicked](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/the-page-most-of-my-readers-have) _2026-08-13 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Everything on Broadway Drumming 101 that isn't in your inbox — free, curated, and worth the click. ## [Adam Wolfe - - The Broadway Drumming 101 Classic Podcast](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/adam-wolfe-the-broadway-drumming) _2026-08-10 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Adam Wolfe on Subbing, Versatility, and Building a Career Beyond the Pit [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210533330/d2f7d6f140eb836cb51af6158fe0c520.mp3) ## [Preparation Is the Job](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/preparation-is-the-job) _2026-08-08 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Adam Wolfe on subbing Broadway shows — with weeks to prep or barely any — and the attitude that gets you through either one [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210353802/fddeec54dddd610e225fe50b19d5ade5.mp3) ## [Break Time](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/break-time-53c) _2026-08-08 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan is a reader-supported publication. ## [Should Musicians Incorporate?](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/should-musicians-incorporate) _2026-08-04 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Why I stopped thinking like a freelancer and started thinking like a founder. ## [Recording the Cats: The Jellicle Ball Cast Album in Its Final Week](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/five-sessions-one-goodbye-recording) _2026-08-02 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Watch now | Tonight, we load into a studio to start recording the Original Broadway Cast album for Cats: The Jellicle Ball — six days before the show closes for good on Broadway. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209461832.mp3) ## [Spencer Inch - The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast (Video)](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/spencer-inch-the-broadway-drumming) _2026-08-01 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Come From Away. Water for Elephants. 467 shows on the road. Spencer Inch on building a touring career one relationship at a time [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203290900/245c4365f20b37743d9092b1bc21a03d.mp3) ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zcva84gOp10y) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [WRITING SEX](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/writing-sex-00a) _2026-08-01 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ (A repost from 2024…) ## [Watch: The Mariana Ramirez Interview — From a Santana Concert to the Percussion Chair at SIX](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/watch-the-mariana-ramirez-interview) _2026-07-29 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ The video version of this classic Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast episode is here. If you listened to the audio earlier this week, now you can see the whole conversation. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205792925/409e695a04925bfe36ef665c998a1ccd.mp3) ## [Why Is Cats: The Jellicle Ball Closing?](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/why-is-cats-the-jellicle-ball-closing) _2026-07-26 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ I’m quoted in a The Hollywood Reporter piece on Broadway’s business model. Here’s the part that didn’t make the cut. ## [ARTISTS/WRITERS: TOLEDO](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/artistswriters-toledo-f4d) _2026-07-24 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ (The prodigious Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo died six years ago this week. ## [Podcast #108 - Spencer Inch](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/podcast-108-spencer-inch) _2026-07-23 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Come From Away. Water for Elephants. 467 shows on the road. Spencer Inch on building a touring career one relationship at a time [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203796365/21363280ed9038d815519ed1cd5717f9.mp3) ## [What Buddy Williams Taught Me Backstage at the Apollo](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/what-buddy-williams-taught-me-backstage) _2026-07-20 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ It wasn't about the gig. It was about the Palm Pilot in his pocket. ## [DRUMMING: A CODA](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/drumming-a-coda) _2026-07-18 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ Back in California after two years in Japan, Anne and I rented a cabin in the woods south of Carmel, along the road to Big Sur. ## ['Pure Gold': One Drummer's Review Says Exactly What I Hoped This Book Would Be](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/pure-gold-one-drummers-review-says) _2026-07-18 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Leo Bandeira couldn't order it on Amazon, so he came straight to me — here's what he told his audience afterward [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207455455/5e5b20e30af6a8a82a3edacec32a2e37.mp3) ## [Playing Polkas Like Wynton Is Watching](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/playing-polkas-like-wynton-is-watching) _2026-07-17 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Because somebody always is. Spencer Inch on the cruise ship advice that built his career — Episode 108 coming soon. ## [Nobody Was Getting Discovered at the Ramada Inn](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/nobody-gets-discovered-at-the-ramada) _2026-07-14 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ How a hotel gig in Westchester County became a Broadway career. ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n1SsmNWbp8xJ) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [What Do You Do When Your Show Closes?](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/what-do-you-do-when-your-show-closes) _2026-07-13 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Mine just did. Again. Here’s what 26 years and four closing notices taught me — and the question you need to answer before you consider this as a career. ## [Mariana Ramirez - The Broadway Drumming 101 Classic Podcast](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/mariana-ramirez-the-broadway-drumming) _2026-07-12 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Percussionist for SIX the Musical on Broadway [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205787696/c47031590ed1cfd19fe0d04c68e53bef.mp3) ## [ARTISTS/WRITERS: DEBORAH](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/artistswriters-deborah-f65) _2026-07-11 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ (re-posted from August 2025…) ## [The Night a Santana Concert Changed Everything](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/the-night-a-santana-concert-changed) _2026-07-09 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Mariana Ramirez went from a Santana concert in Mexico City to the percussion chair at SIX on Broadway. I first published this conversation in March 2022 — most of you have never heard it. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205783243/f48dffee6ac3d6a2fcfe782585affd90.mp3) ## [The Sale Ends July 7th](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/the-sale-ends-july-7th) _2026-07-06 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ Here's what everyone's grabbing before the code expires. ## [A DEPARTURE](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/a-departure) _2026-07-04 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ My plane to Bolivia was to leave at 7:30 that evening. ## [Mackenna Tolfa - Podcast #107 (Video)](https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/mackenna-tolfa-podcast-107-video) _2026-07-04 · Broadway Drumming 101 · Broadway Drumming 101_ She plays the Rockstar in Blue Man Group — and she was born for it. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203191821/389c308cdbaaeb65d27dfce50374a1c1.mp3) ## [TRAVEL FRAGMENT](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/travel-fragment) _2026-06-27 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ They always look so forbidding in photos, those massive Olmec heads - impassive, unpitying, eyeless but staring straight at you. ## [PALENQUE](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/palenque) _2026-06-20 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ (Excerpted from my novel THE BATS) ## [A WOMAN OF SAN MIGUEL](https://writingunchained.substack.com/p/a-woman-of-san-miguel) _2026-06-13 · Writing Unchained · Writing Unchained with Tony Cohan_ Friday night I arrived a little late for a birthday party at La Fragua, an old bar next to the Parroquia church. ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QvozF8pl60pr) _2026-06-13 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Derek Roddy and Navene Koperweis](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/derek-roddy-and-navene-koperweis) _2026-02-06 · Meinl Radio_ Meinl artists Derek Roddy and Navene Koperweis sit down for a chat after finishing up a day of recording drum performances in Nashville, TN. Derek covers topics like recording to tape at the legendary Morrisound Studios in Tampa, FL in the 90s, navigating and honing modern production styles, all the way to his passion of breeding reptiles, and even some unexpected parallels he's found within both… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/Derek_Roddy_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## The Gear of Steve Gadd (Part 2) with Paul Wells _2025-12-18 · Drum History_ In Part 2 of our deep-dive into the gear of Steve Gadd, Paul Wells returns to unpack even more forensic-level details about one of the most influential drummers of all time. Building on the wildly popular Part 1, this episode revisits earlier conclusions with new photographic evidence, listener-submitted research, rare interviews, and meticulous analysis of Steve Gadd’s drum kits, heads, sizes,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD9069585918.mp3?updated=1766027616) ## New Show! The Fully Vented Podcast: The Story of Orange County Drum & Percussion _2025-11-12 · Drum History_ I am super excited to share with you the first episode of this great new podcast! The Fully Vented Podcast: the story of Orange County Drum & Percussion By host Jarrod Fallon and producer Evan Nagorner New episodes premiere every Thursday at 8PM EST on Patreon and then everywhere else Saturday’s at 11AM (YouTube + everywhere you listen on all podcast platforms). Subscribe here:… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD3619059504.mp3?updated=1763348293) ## How Drum Sample Packs Are Created with Shawn Fields and Darrell Thorp _2025-11-04 · Drum History_ In this episode, Bart talks with Shawn Fields, founder of Drumatica, and Grammy-winning audio engineer Darrell Thorp (Radiohead, Beck, Foo Fighters) about the creation of the groundbreaking Black Oyster drum sample library. Shawn shares how his lifelong obsession with capturing the perfect drum sound evolved from sampling friends’ kits in the ’90s to launching Drumatica — a company dedicated to… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD6685296498.mp3?updated=1763348524) ## A Look at the Gear of Steve Gadd (Part 1) with Paul Wells _2025-10-07 · Drum History_ In this episode of Drum History, we take an in-depth look at the legendary gear of Steve Gadd, one of the most recorded and influential drummers of all time. Our returning guest, Paul Wells (Juilliard jazz faculty, Curtis Stigers, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks), joins host Bart van der Zee for another ultra-detailed “gear episode” exploring the drums that shaped Gadd’s sound across his… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD4645827928.mp3?updated=1763348799) ## [Bryce Butler & Navene Koperweis](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/bryce-butler-navene-koperweis) _2025-08-29 · Meinl Radio_ Meinl artists Bryce Butler and Navene Koperweis sit down for a conversation following a 2-day video shoot. They discuss topics like Bryce quitting his job to pursue drumming full time, being in 13 bands simultaneously in an attempt to make ends meet, embracing imperfection, and manifesting lifelong goals. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/Bryce_Butler_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## Your Mind’s Ear: Dave Elitch on Sound, Gear, and Playing Without Pain _2025-08-12 · Drum History_ Drummer and educator Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta, Weezer, Miley Cyrus) joins me to break down why so many drummers hit a ceiling—and how to fix it with better mechanics, smarter practice, and choices that actually translate to the kit. We dig into eliminating hidden tension, building sustainable speed and feel, practical tuning and muffling, and Dave’s new course Your Mind’s Ear on dialing in… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD6187950373.mp3?updated=1763348538) ## [Navene Koperweis & Matt Halpern](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/navene-koperweis-matt-halpern) _2025-06-06 · Meinl Radio_ In this episode of Meinl Radio, we sit down with Meinl artists Navene Koperweis and Matt Halpern after wrapping up a two-day recording session. Matt and Navene discuss their intertwined history through topics like being on early tours together, band transitions, the pressures of recording, navigating the world of online criticism, and the importance of authenticity in a society obsessed with… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/MRP_-_Ep_65_-_Navene_Koperweis_and_Matt_Halpern.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## [Calvin Rodgers & Cedric Moore](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/calvin-rodgers-cedric-moore) _2025-03-20 · Meinl Radio_ Meinl artists Calvin Rodgers and Cedric Moore sit down for an interview during a video shoot. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/CalvinCedric_Podcast_-_Final.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## [Amir Bresler](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/amir-bresler) _2025-02-27 · Meinl Radio_ After wrapping up a recording session with his jazz trio for a Meinl video shoot, we sit down with Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Stick & Brush artist Amir Bresler for another episode of Meinl Radio. In this conversation, Amir shares why he aspires to be the world's quietest drummer, how playing other instruments enhances his drumming, his unique approach to internal dynamics, and much more. Tune in for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/Amir-Bresler_Podcast_2024_Spotify.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## [Jerry Roe & Navene Koperweis](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/jerry-roe-navene-koperweis) _2025-02-04 · Meinl Radio_ Meinl Cymbals artists Jerry Roe & Navene Koperweis sit down for a conversation after finishing up a full day of tracking drums for a Meinl video session. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/Jerry_RoeNavene_Koperweis.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## How To Pronounce the Tough Drum Brand Names with Eric Leiderman _2025-02-04 · Drum History_ Ever wondered if you’ve been saying Tama, Paiste, or Sonor correctly? You’re not alone! In this episode, Late Night with Seth Meyers producer and friend to all drummer's, Eric Leiderman joins the show to settle the debate on how to pronounce some of the most commonly mispronounced drum brands. We break down the correct pronunciations of brands like Ludwig, Zildjian, Meinl, Sabian, Canopus, Trixon,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD8629365164.mp3?updated=1763348600) ## [Wolfgang Haffner](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/wolfgang-haffner) _2025-01-30 · Meinl Radio_ Today's Meinl Radio guest is world-renowned jazz drummer and composer Wolfgang Haffner, a Meinl Cymbals artist since 2007. Having toured globally as a sideman and with his own band, he has released numerous albums and curates jazz festival lineups across Europe. We talk about his early influences, cymbals, sound, time, musical communication, lessons learned, and more. https://wolfganghaffner.com/… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/Wolfgang_Haffner_Podcast_2025_Audio.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## [El Estepario Siberiano](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/el-estepario-siberiano) _2025-01-30 · Meinl Radio_ On today's Meinl Radio Podcast, we welcome Meinl Cymbals and Meinl Stick & Brush artist Jorge Garrido, better known as El Estepario Siberiano. In this episode, we chat about Estepario's humble beginnings as a self-taught drummer, the ins and outs of social media, workout routines, and much more. https://www.instagram.com/elestepariosiberiano/ [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/El_Estepario_Siberiano_Podcast_Audio.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## [Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/jrgen-ventor-reil) _2025-01-30 · Meinl Radio_ Our guest on today's Meinl Radio podcast is Meinl Cymbals artist Jürgen Reil. Jürgen, better known as Ventor, is a founding member of the legendary thrash metal band Kreator. During the 80s, Kreator released some of the most influential thrash albums ever recorded, for example, "Endless Pain", "Pleasure to Kill", and "Terrible Certainty". We chat about the early days of Kreator, touring with… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/Jrgen-Ventor-Reil_Podcast_Audio.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## [Drumming Insights: A look at "Drummers on Drumming" with Ben Hilzinger](https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/) _2025-01-21 · Drum History_ We are joined by Ben Hilzinger, professional drummer and author of Drummers on Drumming, to explore the stories behind the records that shaped the legends of the drumming world. Ben shares his experiences performing with bands like Cannons and Eve 6, hosting his acclaimed podcast, and diving into the journeys of iconic and up-and-coming drummers through his book. Discover the challenges,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD3160499603.mp3?updated=1763348742) ## [Benny Greb - The Quick Sand Talk](https://meinlcymbals.libsyn.com/benny-greb-podcast-quick-sand-audio) _2025-01-08 · Meinl Radio_ In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the creation of Benny Greb's new signature Quick Sand Ride and Quick Sand Hats. Join us as we explore the journey from the initial spark of an idea to the final instrument, offering insights into Meinl's cymbal R&D process along the way. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/meinlcymbals/Benny-Greb_Podcast_Quick-Sand_Audio.mp3?dest-id=577528) ## The History of How We Buy Drums with Gerry Porter _2024-12-24 · Drum History_ In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history and evolution of buying and selling drums with special guest Gerry Porter of Hazelshould.com. From the dapper beginnings of mom-and-pop drum shops in bustling cities to the rise of mail-order catalogs that revolutionized access to musical instruments, we trace the industry's transformation. We'll explore how massive retailers like Guitar Center… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD4083111829.mp3?updated=1763348770) ## [Finding a New Rhythm: Ryan Dusick on Life After Maroon 5](https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/) _2024-12-10 · Drum History_ In this episode, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Ryan Dusick, the original drummer for Maroon 5. Ryan shares his experiences of rising to fame with one of the world’s most popular bands, the mental health and substance struggles that forced him to step away, and his remarkable path to recovery. We discuss how he rebuilt his life, found a new purpose as a therapist, and authored his… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD1407882129.mp3?updated=1763348821) ## [A Deep Dive into Shakers with William Johnson](https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/) _2024-11-26 · Drum History_ Join us as we explore the fascinating world of shakers, one of the most versatile and underrated percussive instruments! In this episode, we dive into the origins of shakers, their unique classifications, and a variety of playing techniques. Whether you’re a percussion enthusiast or a curious music lover, you’ll gain insights into how these simple instruments add rhythm and texture to music around… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BFSD5674046066.mp3?updated=1763349049)