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Samantha Landa  /  Cool Gigs
Drumming On A Comedy Tour
Elie Bertrand spent 2 years on the road with actor/comedian Stephane Rousseau. She once laughed so loudly, she had to step offstage.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Joel Turcotte: Thank You, Craigslist!
Do we play better when we aren't being recorded? Does a good teacher adapt to the student, or should the student rise to their level?

Brian Cudina  /  Broadway Drummers
Cathryn Wake, The Other Josh Cohen
In The Other Josh Cohen, the band members are the actors. The actors are the band. Got it? Drummer Cathryn Wake will tell us more.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Johnny Vidacovich: A Concerned Mother
Jazz drummer Johnny Vidacovich is a mother of a legend. Find out about his humble beginnings, how he dealt with "trigger thumb", and more in this podcast interview.

Todd Sucherman  /  Feature Stories
Make The Right Turn
Todd Sucherman joined Styx under stressful circumstances. Find out how everything he'd done in his career led up to this big opportunity.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Dre Energy: Just Do The Work
Dre Energy is a drummer with Cirque du Soleil's Quidam. Listen to this podcast episode to learn about drum endorsements, entrepreneurship and much more.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Gunnar Olsen: Right Place, Right Time
Gunnar has never publicly told the story of how he worked with Bruce Springsteen...until now. Listen to this episode of the Drumeo Gab podcast!

Austin Burcham  /  Drummers
Study The Greats: Todd Sucherman
In this video, you'll learn how to play a cool part of a Todd Sucherman drum solo.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Benny Greb: Growing Pains
Benny Greb is one of the most celebrated drummers of this decade. Benny talks about self doubt, social media, and life in this interview with Drumeo Gab.

Brian Cudina  /  Broadway Drummers
Beetlejuice The Musical
Shannon Ford and Joshua Mark Samuels play drums and percussion in Broadway's Beetlejuice The Musical. Find out how they work together!

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Keith Carlock: Locked in
Keith Carlock has an incredible drumming resume (Steely Dan, Toto, Sting, John Mayer). Listen to him talk about finding your musical voice, what he really thinks about jazz school, and much more.

Carson Gant  /  Drummers
How To Support Your Kid’s Passion For Drums
Supportive parents can make a huge difference for young drummers. Here are 7 ways to support your kid's passion.

Dom Famularo  /  Full Lessons
8 Steps To Maximize Your Drumming Practice
Learn how to be a good student and ask your teacher the right questions, plus how to get the most out of your practice time.

Austin Burcham  /  Drummers
Study The Greats: Michael Jackson’s Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett
In this video, you'll learn how to play three of Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett's most memorable grooves from his time drumming for Michael Jackson.

Samantha Landa  /  Drummers
The Female Drummers You Should Know
Women and girls have been playing drums as long as drums have been around. This guide highlights the major influence women have had on a male-dominated industry.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Sarah Thawer: Go Sarah Go!
Since Sarah Thawer was last on the podcast, she's been involved in international drum festivals and clinics, done major video shoots for the companies she endorses, has been featured on Drumeo and VF Jams, and has toured internationally with Watsky.

Harry Miree  /  Drummers
When Harry Miree Tried To Get Jared Fired
When Harry Miree came to Drumeo to film some courses, we didn't think it would also include a master plan to derail the company as we know it.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Rashid Williams: The Blueprint
Rashid Williams has an impressive resume, from John Legend to Alicia Keys. Listen to find out why he almost quit drumming and more.

Samantha Landa  /  Cool Gigs
Drumming On Cruise Ships
Doug Tann spent 23 years as the Musical Director and drummer with Princess Cruises. Find out how he got his foot in the door and why he loved his job so much.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Brian Frasier-Moore: #BFMThoughts
After 26 years drumming for artists like Justin Timberlake, Madonna and Janet Jackson, Brian Frasier-Moore shares his thoughts on 'fake modesty', giving praise, and more.

Brian Cudina  /  Broadway Drummers
Marques Walls, Be More Chill
Marques Walls is the drummer of the new pop rock Broadway musical, Be More Chill. Read on to find out what it's like behind the scenes of a Broadway show!

Tony Coleman  /  Full Lessons
Authentic Blues Drumming
B.B. King's drummer, Tony Coleman shares what it means to play the blues 'authentically' and how to spice up your shuffles.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Murray Creed: The Truth About Hosting A Drum Festival
Why host a drum festival? What goes on behind the scenes? Murray Creed, founder of the Victoria Drum Festival tells all.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Tom Knight: The Seinfeld Episode
Tom Knight, voiceover artist and drummer, talks with Seamus about Motley Crue's biopic "The Dirt", embarrassing moments with Dave Weckl, and more.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Rob Wallis: It’s All True
Rob Wallis is the co-founder of DCI Music Video, which later became Hudson Music. Listen to his stories and find out what he thinks about the meaning of entrepreneurship.

Samantha Landa  /  Drum Beats
How To Play 14 Legendary Drum Beats
Can’t get a catchy fill out of your head? Wondering how to place those ghost notes? Check out these videos and learn how to play some legendary licks written by your favorite drummers

Michael Schack  /  Drummers
Drummers, Here’s How To Soundcheck Properly
Drummers are notorious for taking the longest to get ready on stage. If you want to throw that stereotype out the window and surprise your fellow musicians and sound engineers, here's how to optimize your soundcheck so it's quick, efficient, helpful, and stress-free.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Carter McLean: Let’s Talk About Drums
In this interview, Carter McLean talks about watches, audiophile equipment, a gruesome ski accident, where he was during 9/11, his new book and more.

Taylor Gordon  /  Full Lessons
Developing Your Own Pocket
Taylor Gordon (thepocketqueen) talks about what it means to be 'in the pocket', how she builds grooves, and how beginner drummers can improve their pocket.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
Bruce Becker: Guru
In this episode, longtime educator Bruce Becker talks about long-term development, and his thoughts on self-investing as a drummer.

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