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Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Does Creativity Ever Tire?
Can a musician ever run out of ideas? The great Billy Cobham says no - at least for him. Don't miss this podcast episode!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
The Top 12 Drummers You’ve Heard…But Never Heard Of
Who played Animal's drum solo against Buddy Rich? Who drummed on "A Charlie Brown Christmas"? Find out in this video/article!

Samantha Landa  /  Drummers
5 Things Every Drummer Can Learn From Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison has created an amazing legacy for metal drummers, but it's not just headbangers who could learn a thing or two from him.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Real Talk With Larnell Lewis
Do you feel guilty for not playing drums enough? Larnell Lewis has too. In this episode, a pro drummer talks about when life gets in the way.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
How To Play Drums Like Alex Van Halen
Learn how to play some of Van Halen's most memorable beats in under 10 minutes.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Todd Sucherman: What’s The Deal With Endorsements?
How do you get drum endorsements? Todd Sucherman talks about the reality of partnering with brands.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
A Phone Call With Dennis Chambers
This is no ordinary podcast episode: it's Dennis Chambers and host Seamus having a raw phone call about the big things in Dennis' life.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
The 20 Best Rock Drummers Of All Time
These 20 drummers are some of the most influential and memorable in rock. Who did we miss?

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Jefferson Shallenberger: My Little Company (Sugar Percussion)
Sugar Percussion is a small drum company with a total character at its helm. This episode covers charity work, drum-building neurosis, and more.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
George Kollias: The Greek God Of Double Bass
Can blast beats groove? How does one of the world's best extreme metal drummers practice? Don't miss this interview.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Juan Mendoza: Become A Better Student
Juan Carlito Mendoza talks about recording's role in education and how Instagram clips might be hurting our abilities.

Seamus Evely  /  Drumeo Gab
In Conversation With Mike Mangini: Part Two
Mike Mangini talks about speed vs. musicality, a dream he had that enabled him to achieve a goal, and much more.

Samantha Landa  /  Interviews
The Rhythms Of Comedy
Ba dum tss! Josh Harmon, one of the most followed drummers on TikTok, talks about what happens when drums meet comedy.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
In Conversation with Mike Mangini: Part One
Mike Mangini talks about the importance of writing things down, practice, discipline, and much more.

Gregg Bissonette  /  Feature Stories
Take Their Advice
If Gregg Bissonette hadn't acted on advice from his father and Alex Acuña, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Ryan Van Poederooyen  /  Full Lessons
This Exercise Will Help You Learn Odd Time Drumming
If you're new to playing in odd time, this one exercise will make it much easier to get used to playing in 5, 7, 9, and more.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Drums As Life Preserver: Part Two
How did this drummer turn his life around when brain surgery left him with debilitating side effects?

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Drums As Life Preserver: Part 1
Have you ever said "drumming saved my life"? This episode is for you.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Taylor Gordon: The Pocket Queen Story
Taylor Gordon ("The Pocket Queen") talks about her Berklee scholarship, why she chose to start creating her own music, and more.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Benny Greb: Effective Practicing For Musicians (Your Why)
Benny Greb talks about how to find your 'why', how to compare yourself 'the right way', and how to practice more effectively.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
WOLF Discusses His Journey With Mental Health
If you've ever struggled with mental health as a drummer, don't miss this episode of the Drumeo Gab Podcast.

Mario Duplantier  /  Feature Stories
Riding The Lightning
What happens when your favorite band becomes fans of your band? Mario Duplantier of Gojira talks about how it happened with Metallica.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
“The Check In”: Jost Nickel’s New Record
How did the pandemic play a role in Jost Nickel's new album, and why did he write the way he did?

Jared Falk  /  Drummers
Dave and Jared Read Mean Comments
"They both suck" - Watch Dave and Jared react to mean comments left on their videos.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Billy Cobham: The Importance Of Teamwork In Music
The legendary Billy Cobham explains why we need to work together, how to deal with problem musicians, and artistic compromise.

Jack Thomas  /  Full Lessons
Developing Your Weaker Hand
Weak no more! Learn how to develop your non-dominant hand from an amazing drummer who literally had no other option.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
Benny Greb: Effective Practicing For Musicians (Recording Yourself)
Seamus talks with Benny Greb about his new book and how to record yourself properly.

Seamus Evely  /  Podcasts
The Big 7: Larnell Lewis Ranks Key Drumming Skills
Drum-master Larnell Lewis ranks key drumming skills in order of importance, and offers tips for improving each one.

Gene Hoglan  /  Feature Stories
Think For Yourself
Gene Hoglan blazed a trail for metal drummers, but he wasn't always praised for his unique approach.

Jared Falk  /  Drummers
DrumeoAIR: The Biggest Revolution In Drums
We've done it. We've invented the world's lightest, most portable drum kit.

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