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Welcome to the daily fill with me your host Richard Ducat Today's episode is dedicated to all you 9-5er's out there!    We work our asses off for the weekend here at Drummers I Like and we know you do too! We want to remind you to take some time play that kit today, tomorrow and this weekend! You deserve it, You need it, You HAVE TO DO IT! Enjoy! The Daily Quote: Tony Robbins: "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” You can pick up any of Tony's Books in the audible store for free right now with our 1-month trial that includes a free book! Just Click here What's going on today? I LITERALLY HAD THE BEST WEEKEND EVER! I took the family to the zoo, the mountains, the park, and the drumset! It was a jam packed weekend but the focal point was my new experience with Superior Drummer. I finally put together a custom kit for me, mixed it, changed the mics, changed the room, and loved it. It was definitely an experience, to say the least. CHECK IT! I think I took "working on kicking harder" a little too far. #rip #tripod - - #drummersilike @drummersilike @rigsofdad #rigsofdad - - #Drum #drums #drummers #drumlife #drummersilikemerch #drumclothes #drumset #drumming #grooveshare #drumdaily #drummer #talentedmusicians #music #musician #drumfam #drumstagram #drumuniversity #eofire - @grooveshare @tosh_thedrummer @amiroosman @eswabidi @jesuseverest @zackaustindrums @evanryandrums @joeybones__ @ojaugustine @greghersey @timbuell @freddycharles @j_east42 A post shared by Richard Ducat (@richducat) on Apr 2, 2017 at 9:10am PDT PODCAST OF THE DAY! KRIS MAZZARISI EPISODE 43! This episode is the Real McCoy and if you don't know Kris or haven't caught the scoop on what's going on at Big Fat Snare drum then now is the time. Here why in episode 21 of the Drummers I Like Podcast featuring Kris Mazzarisi of Big Fat Snare Drum! Just Click here! A few things you can expect to hear on our episode with Kris! * BIG FAT BEGINNINGS: Kris breaks down his story and the "AH HA" moment that sparked the birth of Big Fat Snare Drum2. BIG FAT BREAK: After successfully getting a prototype into the hands of Quest Love a star was born. Kris details the overnight success and how he pulled it all together and meet the high demand! 3. BIG FAT REVIEWS: Richard and Kevin detail their experiences with the BFSD Product line and Richard goes off into LA LA Land as he details his love for the new sounds he has found. * BIG FAT BREAK: After successfully getting a prototype into the hands of Quest Love a star was born. Kris details the overnight success and how he pulled it all together and meet the high demand!3. BIG FAT REVIEWS: Richard and Kevin detail their experiences with the BFSD Product line and Richard goes off into LA LA Land as he details his love for the new sounds he has found. * BIG FAT REVIEWS: Richard and Kevin detail their experiences with the BFSD Product line and Richard goes off into LA LA Land as he details his love for the new sounds he has found. That's it for the Daily Fill! Tune in Every Morning Monday Through Thursday for a new episode!

Welcome back to this week's episode of The Drummers I Like Podcast. Today's guest, Kris Mazzarisi is the owner/founder of Big Fat Snare Drum, the drummer for LMFAO, and drum and guitar tech. This Long Island native gives us the skinny on how he got Big and Fat! In this Episode: Big Fat Beginnings - Kris takes us back to his roots and shares the moment the light bulb went off for BFSD. Big Fat Break - After getting a prototype into the hands of Questlove, Kris had some Big Fat Demands to fill, and he explains how. Big Fat Reviews - Kevin and Richard give us the rundown on their experience with the BFSD products. Humble Beginnings:       The road for Kris has been an adventure filled one for sure, from touring with pop-punk bands in his younger years too, “faking” his way around like a drum tech. Kris has always stood by the idea that if you want something bad enough you will learn along the way until you have perfected it. This is what Kris did for years as a drum/guitar tech for Sara Bareilles, but it never showed. Kris eventually found his way to LMFAO where he got to tour the world with the Party-Pop Band. Big Ass Snare Drum Building a product that explodes almost overnight isn’t always well planned and often done out of necessity. Kris was constantly looking for ways to get that fat snare sound without having to retune in between each song, and with some, macgyver like ingenuity found his first prototype. Once Kris knew he had something that drummers wanted he needed to name it and manufacture it. The manufacturing was the easy part; it was getting that Big Fat idea for the name that was the challenge but Kris had no shortage of inspiration around him to help him find the sweet spot.    Reviews Reviews! Kevin and Richard got the chance to test out some of the classics from BFSD. Here are the guys' thoughts and experiences with the products. The Original 10” - Great on snares, works miracles on floor toms! When it comes to tuning the floor tom most get that boomy flappy overtone, but when The Original is placed on top the decay is reduced, and only punchy tones shine through.   Steves Donut - Richard already uses a cooling ring on his snare drum, but kept in on and added the donut. Placing Steves Donut on top gave Rich’s snare a gentle thud, while still keeping some of the overtones.   Big Fat Neck Tie - Placed on Rich’s massive 22” ride it produced an unexpected sizzle comparable to rivets. The uses don't stop there as with all of the Big Fat products they aren’t meant to be used only for one application. This necktie, when used on crashes, makes them explode!   Big Fat Bling Ring - Richard has an on setup with a splash on his hi-hats, and when the Big Fat Bling Ring is placed on top a bright, splashy “Ching” that added a significant effect to his fills. Thanks so much Kris for being on the show! Thanks again Kris for sending out the whole Big Fat family for Kevin and Richard to play with and enjoy. I think it's safe to say that Kris, you have taken a simple idea and blossomed it into one of the most innovative drum companies in the drumming world right now. And as a special thank you to you, our listeners if you visit the Big Fat Snare Drum shop and use promo code: drummersilike you can get 15% off any of the amazing products! And from us at Drummers I Like if you visit the shop you can get free shipping and 10% off using promo code: BFSD Subscribe to the Newsletter for early access to content, contests, and offers! Drummers I Like Links website

Welcome to the daily fill with me your host Richard Ducat Today's episode is dedicated to all you Instagram drummers out there! Some more jams with these gents!  Can't wait for our next session! ? #drum #drums #drumming #drummer #vicfirth #bassguitar #drumheadspod #guitar  #gretschdrums #drummersilike #theworldofdrums #meinlcymbals #drumfam #bateria #baterista #instabeats #groove #music #drumsdrumsdrums #pearldrums #sonordrums #remo #drumsticks #snare #drumsdaily #drumcommunity #bass #drumlife #keys ? @drummersilike @vicfirth  @officialdg2g  @drumcommunity A post shared by Richie // 19 // Ireland ? ?? (@richiedittrichdrums) on Mar 14, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT Meet Richie Dittrich (@richiedittrichdrums). Richie is a phenomenal drummer based 0ut of Ireland and he has been on our radar for a minute! Give him a follow on IG by clicking HERE and show him the love he deserves! HEY RICHIE! KEEP UP THE GOOD SHREDS! The Daily Quote: Tim Ferriss: "If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.” You can pick up any of Tim's Books in the audible store for free right now with our 1-month trial that includes a free book! Just Click here What's going on today? J.C. Clifford from DRUM TACS is coming on the Drummers I Like Podcast to talk drums and business today! I have had the pleasure of getting to know J.C. since our introduction at Winter N.A.M.M and the experience has been incredible, to say the least! J.C. is a great business leader and father of 7 so expect a ton of laughs on that one! PODCAST OF THE DAY! JARED FALK EPISODE 21! Have you ever wanted to hear the perspective of a Drumtrepreneur that has created a company that will experience true long term success? Drumeo is a true "GREAT" company led by what Jim Collins would call a "Level 5" Leader. Here why in episode 21 of the Drummers I Like Podcast featuring Jared Falk Of Drumeo! Just Click here! A few things you can expect to hear on our episode with Jared! 1. A love for teaching: Jared gives us the scoop on his first time on the kit, his first lesson and what sparked his journey to King of Online Drum Lessons. 2. The History Of Drumeo: Jared Gives us insight on the origins of Drumeo and the path that led to success 3. You Can Do it: Jared details how he finds time to practice, play, run his business, promote his products and maintain his home life! That's it for the Daily Fill! Tune in Every Morning Monday Through Thursday for a new episode! - Richard Daily Music (heard in intro/outro): Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart Subscribe to the Newsletter for Daily Fill updates, early access to content, contests, and offers! Drummers I Like Links website Instagram Facebook Twitter

Welcome to the daily fill with me your host Richard Ducat Today's episode is dedicated to Sib Hashian   Sib played on Boston’s first two bestselling LPs, he has died at the age of 67. Everyone here at Drummers I Like wants to send our condolences to his friends and family. The Daily Quote: Dale Carnegie: "Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think" You can pick up any of Dale's Books in the audible store for free right now with our 1-month trial that includes a free book! Just Click here What's going on today? Shawn from Salt drums is coming over to Drummers I Like HQ to play drums today! We are testing out a ton of snares, a mini kit and having a hang! I'm extremely stoked! Noam Lederman After that, we are recording with Noam Lederman, a Drum Educator and Author from the UK! It's going to be a great show and great day! PODCAST OF THE DAY! TOSH PETERSON EPISODE 30! Do you want to get to know more about Tosh the drummer? Just Click here! A few things you can expect to hear on our episode with Tosh! 1. Practice and Warm up (Tosh points out some good advice) 2. Standing out in a populated world of drummers 3. Keeping a good head on your shoulders and the eyes on the prize   That's it for the Daily Fill! Tune in Every Morning Monday Through Thursday for a new episode! - Richard Daily Music (heard in intro/outro): JoJo Mayer & Nerve - Another Year Subscribe to the Newsletter for Daily Fill updates, early access to content, contests, and offers! Drummers I Like Links website Instagram Facebook Twitter

Welcome back to this weeks’ episode of the Drummers I Like podcast. Today we have the pleasure of chatting with none other than Jeeves Avalos. Jeeves is the Drum Tech for Falling in Reverse, Chelsea Grin, and currently, Luke Holland. In this Episode * On The Grind: Get a real look into the mind of a "Drumtreprenuer" who is laser-focused and completely in tune with his goals. * The true path to success: Jeeves points back to year 13 of his life and the moment that changed his outlook on self-progression forever. * Getting The Gig: Jeeves gives us the run down on what it takes to make it as a paid tech in the touring world. About Jeeves Jeeves comes from a musical family with a father who played guitar and continually supplied Jeeves with a wide variety of genre's growing up! With his dad being a devout guitar player he felt compelled to pick up the 5 stringed string box but it wasn't long until a Marlyn Manson Concert opened his eyes to the fun of drums and inspired him to make the jump to his playing drums! After a disappointing first time jam with his father pushed him to change his gears, Jeeves Avalos found himself working his tail off to perfect his playing. Jeeves took the youtube learning approach for his first 4 years until deciding to take the leap into Online lessons with none other than the Guru Mike Johnston himself! This really changed his approach to playing, his attitude and of course, his abilities as he crushed through almost a year straight of Mike's Courses. “You Don't have to try and cram everything in at once” Jeeves has taken a very patient and strict approach to his playing and without lacking the humble approach, navigated his way through a tight-knit touring group full of some of the industries most prolific players. We once again make numerous references to what it takes to make it in the industry... BE A COOL HANG! Rapid Singles 1. What was one of the biggest hurdles you had to overcome as a drummer Jeeves: always have something to set you apart 2. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received Jeeves: Just say yes. 3. What's a personal habit that contributes to your success? Jeeves: the want to succeed and the passion for growing. 4. Share a resource or tool like an app or a drum tool that helps you survive. Jeeves: Pro metronome app 5. if you could recommend just one book what would it be and why? Jeeves: Nuero Linguistic Programming book. NLP by Richard Bandler. - Click here to get your Free audible trial and get this book for FREE 6. Imagine you woke up tomorrow in a world exactly like ours... You have no contacts and no one knows who you are but you possess all of the same knowledge and talents you currently have. You have $500, a smartphone, life essentials (food, a roof over your head), a car and a drum set of your choice. What would be your first move if you were going to rebuild your career/brand? Jeeves: I would spend $200 on a local camera guy and get myself into a studio and shoot some drum videos. I would use the remaining money to travel to L.A. and play with whoever I can at all times. Jeeves is a true inspiration for all drummers looking to take their playing to the next level and If you haven't taken a peep at him yet, then now is the time! Here are some links to get in touch with Jeeves and hear the great projects he is currently working on! Jeeves on Social: Jeeves on Instagram Jeeves on Facebook Jeeves current groups:

Welcome back to this weeks’ episode of the Drummers I Like podcast. Today we had the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Hersey. Greg is an educator, touring drummer and the founder of the #Completethebeat Instagram series. Greg is endorsed by Cympads, DrumTacs, DrumDial, Kickport, RimRiser, and OneBeat Better. In this Episode * Discover the path that leads Greg to become an educator behind the drums. * The role models and mentors that Greg learned from and how he takes their positive reinforcement and teaches his students to be confident behind the kit. * The tightknit community of drummers that sparked the idea of “Complete the Beat.” as an education tool and way to connect others in this age of technology. About Greg Greg Hersey is a Florida native that comes from a family of drummers. At a young age, Greg grew up around the kit. One of the biggest influences at the beginning for Greg was his dad Scott. Once the seed had been planted Greg found his niche through some old school drummers such as Steve Gadd, Vic Firth, and young Tony Royster Jr. With such a wide variety of musical styles, these DVD's pushed Greg to widen his depth of knowledge and playing style further. Greg started to get paid gigs while still in high school. These gigs were mostly local shows where Greg and his band mates played cover songs at bars and smaller venues. The aspect of being a paid musician at a young age gave Greg the drive to continue pursuing music. After high school, Greg auditioned at a handful of universities to study music further and eventually graduated from the University of North Florida. “I know this is a good idea because nobody else is doing it!” Not all great ideas are obvious, but all obvious ideas are great, and the idea of sharing a groove with others via Instagram in which individuals can learn from and add to the beat themselves is an excellent idea. Greg thought this concept through for quite some time before posting his videos. The primary focus of the videos was to break the stigma that to be a good drummer meant you had to shed regularly. Being an inspiration to others, sharing your passion with the world, having compassion and humility will take you farther than you could ever have imagined. Competition is always around trying to bring you down but holding true to yourself being positive, genuine human lands the gig every time. Hear it first hand from Greg the most down to earth, easy going drummers around in this week's episode. If you enjoyed this episode or have missed out on previous episodes subscribe to the podcast to receive inside info and weekly drumming updates. Thanks for joining us this week! Drum resource of the week: The TonalEnergy Greg’s recommended book is: Tommy Igoe’s: Groove Essentials 1.0 Subscribe to the Newsletter for early access to content, contests, and offers! Drummers I Like Links website Instagram Facebook Twitter Click here to get a free subscription to Audible with our exclusive Drummers I Like Link

Welcome to back to the podcast! This week we have a very special guest on the show, Mike Martin. Mike is the Founder and owner of Predator Percussion. Mike specializes in the crafting of custom segmented stave snare drums. Kevin and Richard had the opportunity to test out some snare drums from Predator Percussion which they will be reviewing for you today. Rich and Kev received two completely different snares, but the overall consensus is same. They Kick Ass! 1:30 – 8:00 - After Richard introduces Mike and Predator Percussion we jump right into what started the idea of Predator. For Mike, it all started after an injury on the job that limited Mikes playing behind the kit. Mike has always refurbished his drum kits throughout the years, so it just seemed natural that he started making his drums. Even as a teenager Mike would look through the Trader for materials to create drums since he didn’t have the funds to buy the newest gear back in ’84. 8:00 – 13:00- It wasn’t until the 7x13 Walnut snare that Mike had donated to his local church and met his partner, that Mike knew he wanted to turn this hobby into a business. Kevin asks "why stave"? If you have ever played on a stave snare the difference in sound compared to a traditional snare is evident. Stave snares tend to resonate sound from top to bottom. This sound happens because each segment is glued together vertical creating an easier pathway for the sound waves to travel. Mike had originally started stave construction out of necessity but continues it because of its outstanding results. 13:00 – 17:30- Kevin who has expressed lots of interest in wanting to start learning how to make stave snares says that of all the ways to make a drum stave might be the easier route as far as the equipment needed to start the process. Mike invests a lot of math into his construction of a drum since everything has to be within hundreds of an inch to correctly line up and achieve the perfect symmetry to be able to start the stave process. Even tho creating a snare with this process might require less equipment it is in no way an “easier” process. Mike does prefer the stave method because it produces more undertone in the finished product. 17:30 – 20:00- Now the snare reviews! Mike will break down the specs of each of the drums starting with Kevin’s. After the specs, have been given Kevin and Richard will provide us with their feedback about the experiences they had with these beautiful snares. Specs for Kevin’s stave snare: Walnut Stave Snare with Satin finish 7x14 walnut* * 7/16 thickness * Double 45° bearing edge on batter side * Black/Satin fade finish * Black nickel tube lugs and die-cast hoops * RCK throw off * Evans heads and PureSound snare wires   *The wood was reclaimed from a bank in Louisville, KY! 20:00 – 30:00- Kev’s Review: After impatiently waiting, Kev received his snare in time for practice with his heavier band Sharptooth! Out of the box, this snare had a medium-tight tuning, but given the room size of the rehearsal space Kevin tightened up the tuning to help it cut through the bands mix a bit more. The projection of this snare is off the charts in a good way! Kevin played a few shows with this snare unmixed. Even without the mics, this baby was ringing throughout the venue. The beauty and craftsmanship of this drum make it stand out on its own, but the real perk to the drum is its response and versatility. Tuned high it cuts like a sword and can hold any tuning you throw at it. This Predator Percussion snare is the first experience Kevin has had with a walnut shell and based on this it will not be his last. 30:00 –  42:00- Richards stave snare Specs: African Padauk Stave Snare with clear finish

Welcome back for this week’s episode of the Drummers I Like Podcast. This week we have the pleasure of talking shop with the bright and witty Evan Ryan. Evan is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Educator of The Drum School L.A. He works closely with DW Drums, Evans Drum Heads, Paiste, and Pro-Mark Drumsticks and if I could put a label on him. Expert Communicator. This guy knows his stuff and he isn't afraid to get the conversation going. Intro – 2:00: Rich and Kevin introduce Evan. Rich and Evan met earlier this year at NAMM and Rich had the awesome chance to play with Evan, Joey Bones, Jessica Beaurdeux, Phil A.K.A. Drumlix, Vince Garvin and Earl Talbot at The Drum School LA. 2:00 – 16:00: Evans journey with drums began with lessons on a practice pad focusing on learning his rudiments. A powerful role model, Evans Mother accompanied him the entire time to ensure he was getting the most of his time. Working out of America’s N.A.R.D Drum Solos book for hours on end Evan took no shortcuts on this powerful journey. Kevin mentions how he shared the same experiences as a young drummer playing on a pad and snare drum but always wanting to play behind the drum kit. Evan eventually took this skill to the drumline in his high school and college, as well as jazz and big band. This experience took Evan all over from Germany to California. 16:00 – 26:00: Richard starts this next segment off by saying that his experience practicing with Evan at the drum School really opened Richards eyes to a new approach to his practicing. By being in a group Rich finds it easier to focus and build off of the energy everyone is bringing to the table. After hearing Evan talk, and seeing his personality behind the kit it's clear that he is one of those people who gets along with everyone. His ability to present lessons in a very understanding way to any and all students is like no other. Evan mentions that the road to becoming an educator was filled with many mentors who guided him along the way, and for Evan not all mentors were drummers. One of the drummers that stand out is Rob Parton, a trumpet player whose way of teaching paved the foundation for Evan’s style of teaching. 26:00 – 41:00: Earl Talbot and Evan met at a gas station almost six years ago by means of a bumper sticker Evan had on his car. After a fun and fruitful conversation involving some comedic frustration from Earl, a friendship was born. Evan gives us a run down on how Earl gave him a new view on counting time. Instead of counting the original four bar measures, Earl breaks it up into 12/4 so it's more of a whole piece. Ex. If you have a bar of 4/4 quarter notes, you can turn those into eight note triplets take away the bar line and this will give you 12 notes. Evan further explains this in depth and lets us in on a little secret that he is currently working on. Evan and the cats at The Drum School L.A are going to be releasing The Power of 12 lesson series in the near future. Below is a small snippet showing a closer look at the way Evan breaks down this concept of 12/4. Rapid Singles * What was holding you back from becoming a successful drummer? My own head. Getting out of my head, “are they better than me?” I just have to show up and be me! * What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? While seeing a trio show with Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland in Chicago. “Just let go.” * What's a personal habit that contributes to your success? Punctuality, Lombardi time, and being prepared. * Share a resource or tool that helps you survive as a drummer. Metronome * Recommend just one drum book or video. What would it be and why?

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Drummers I Like Podcast. Today we have on the show Zack Austin the, “Metal Machine!” Zack is studio/session drummer from New York endorsed by Mia Moore Styx. Intro – 13:30 Richard welcomes Zack and kicks us right off, diving into what brought Zack Austin to the drums. Zack’s start to music was at an earlier age from listening to his dad’s plethora of classic music, which spawned Zack’s hunger for the drums. After receiving his first kit Zack played the hell out of it through his school career drawing influences from bands such as Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, and Job For A Cowboy. Zack then, through playing with local bands at the time shifted his style more towards death metal which is where he currently stands. From there it is safe to say he has earned his nickname as the “Metal Machine.” 13:30 – 33:00 Zack opens up about what made him start posting videos of his drumming. What started humbly for Zack, posting videos of his practices since at the time he wasn’t in a band has grown in a way unpredicted. From the mind bottling growth over the past year, Zack still makes it a priority to reach out to those in the drumming community on Instagram by always replying to comments and messages. 33:00 – 52:00 Zack Segways us into the next section about his gear and his set up. Zack plays on Istanbul Agop cymbals and has a very interesting way of setting them up and stacking cymbals to create the sound that cuts through the music in a satisfying way. The use of these cymbals for the genre of music Zack plays is a refreshing change from the more common cymbal brands that most drummers play on. Zack also takes a very thought out approach to how he sets up his cymbals in that he will arrange effects cymbals based on where he wants the effect either on the upbeat or the downbeat. 52:00 – 1:10:00  Before we wrap up the show Zack shares his practice routine, and how he got to be such a solid, clean drummer. Being the metal beast he is Zack elaborates on his technique when playing blast beats, which is a mix of technique and gravity blasting. Rapid Singles 1.What was holding you back from becoming a successful drummer? Speed, even tho Zack is always trying to push himself further and faster * What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Be proud of what you are and what you are doing. * What's a personal habit that contributes to your success? Foot tapping * Share a resource or tool that helps you survive as a drummer. Metronome App! * Recommend just one book. what would it be and why? Emanuel's Book: A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos * Imagine you woke up tomorrow in a world exactly like ours, you still had all the same knowledge and talent that you have as a drummer but you know no one. All you have is $500, a smartphone, and small portable drum set. What would you do first? Take the $500 and finish my “dream” kit, since I don’t know anyone else I don’t have to be anywhere, except behind the kit. Thanks for tuning into this week's episode with Zack Austin. Thanks so much for Zack spending the time to try and fill us in on what it takes to be the Metal Machine. Zack has gained a huge following very quickly and it's easy to see why with the skills he possesses behind the kit. Check him out on Instagram @Zackaustin and don’t forget to use a free trial of Audible.com to give Zack’s book recommendation a listen. Links for Zack Austin Instagram   Do you like the Drummers I like Podcast? Subscribing is EASY!!

Welcome back to this weeks’ episode of drummers I like we are proud to announce that this weeks episode is brought to you by Audible.com! As a part of our sponsorship, we are offering a free 30 day trial including any book you want ABSOLUTELY FREE! Today we have a very exciting guest on the show, Omari Augustine. Omari is a Drumeo certified teacher from Trinidad and Tobago, he has toured the world playing all styles of music. Omari is a creative, one of a kind musician who has so much passion and excitement for what he does. Omari is endorsed by, Pro-mark, Evans drumheads, True Tuner, Lowboy Beaters, Serenity Drums, Drumtacs, D’adario Drummer's clothing Co. 3:00-10:00 For Omari, his drumming journey started very early from his dad who was also a drummer. Seeing his dad playing this instrument sparked the inspiration for Omari that blossomed into his life today. Then at the age of only fourteen Omari joined a band and began to travel the world, from the Caribbean Islands to New York, playing Calypso. This style of music is most commonly performed by such artists as Ras Shorty I, Nigel Lopez. This style of music is also commonly associated various forms of worship throughout the world. 10:00 – 13:30 As a teacher, Omari is always open to a challenge and while working with a student he was challenged with playing the drums backward. If you haven't seen any of Omari’s videos on Instagram or his YouTube channel, I recommend checking those out, where you can learn from his lessons as well as see some backward drumset skills. Even as a teacher it is always a learning experience for Omari. 13:30 – 28:00 Now Omari breaks down his very creative and funky style of playing and the one of a kind cymbals and kit he plays on. For Omari, having a kit that stands out artistically goes hand in hand with playing that stands out. The most notable cymbal that stands out on Omari’s kit is his painted Hi-Hats, which were actually done by his very talented sister. His sister is currently earning her degree in art and is always working with Omari, designing everything from drumsticks to snare drums. Omari also brings a lot of creativity into his drum covers he will do from time to time. His most recent cover of a Major Lazor song has lots interesting cinematography in it. Omari never takes himself to serious, and you can see in his covers and videos is that Omari enjoys what he does very much. 28:00 – 33:00 Rich ask what everyone wants to know about, and that’s the Serenity Drum kit that Omari plays on. Omari shares how he got in contact with John of Serenity Drums, and eventually became a part of the Serenity Drum family. Serenity drums is a unique custom drum company who values personal detail as much as they stand behind their products. From hand selecting veneers geared towards each individual's’ style of playing so the kit really becomes an extension of the artist, to personally delivering each drum kit, Serenity Drums stand out in the crowd. Omari's custom kit is a four piece set up in a natural finish, the common one up one down for the toms and the matching snare, this kit is a beautify work of art. And don't forget the added art done by Omari's sister and Lola Blu to really make his kit pop. Rapid Singles! 1.What was holding you back from becoming a successful drummer? Getting past the barrier of not having the confidence to share. 2.What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? “Your humility will take you further than your skills ever will.” Omari’s dad gave this gem of advice to him. 3.What's a personal habit that contributes to your success? Wanting to help people accomplish what they thought was at one point impossible 4.Share a resource or tool that helps you survive as a drummer. Drumeo

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Drummers I Like. Today isn’t an ordinary show, today we have our first ever take over episode! Amir Oosman will be hosting, and his guest and good friend Nick Arocho will be sharing his experiences and inspirations. Amir is an exceptional musician, producer, and engineer. He has played and taught with the Blue Devils. Nick also has a background in drumline performing as well with the Blue Devils, RCC, and takes that experience and structure with him. So get ready to be inspired by these amazing lads! 0:00-3:40 - Richard Introduces Amir, explains a little about how they met, and how Amir and Nick have become good friends. Richard then quickly lets Amir have the wheel and take us on this amazing ride! 3:40-11:00 - We delve into Nick’s past and what brought him to the drums, and ultimately to the drum kit. Nick started and has a deep rooted past with drumline. Nick has played in the Drum Corp for Arizona State, Blue Devils, and RCC. He has won world championships awards as well. For Nick, the daily challenges he faced while in the drum corp really helped him mature, not only as a drummer but as an individual, from all day practices in the Arizona heat to a metronome beating into his ears. 11:00 – 14:30 - How did your drumline experience help you play drum set? For Nick, the biggest transition pain, switching to the kit, was adjusting to the size of the drumsticks used to play jazz. Along with having a smaller stick, playing with more dynamics was also a new take for Nick when moving away from the Bass Drum. On the bright side tho, learning to play to a metronome really helped Nick fall into the pocket while playing jazz. 14:30 – 22:20 - Nick and Amir now share how they are able to play in a Drum Corp. For those who might not know, playing in drum corp is expensive, and for those just starting out, they might not have a support system behind them to finance equipment or transport them. Nick points out that although he had a support system behind him when starting out if he didn’t have that support, the best way to find it is reaching out to the community for help. Asking neighbors, local businesses, and really getting creative in your approach to achieving your goals is key to receiving that support. There is no downside to being told no if the person saying no isn't giving you anything already. 22:20 – 36:00 - Amir shifts us away from drumline to point out that Nick isn't only an amazing drummer but he is a talented web designer. While Nick was attending ASU he took web design as an elective. From there, Nick started designing websites for his friends and eventually was asked if he could design a website for money. Since then Nick has designed websites for many well-known Musicians such as Wayne Bergeron, Scott Johnson, and much more. Nick has been able to create amazing websites, while also using that as a network for his music. Even tho music isn't his main source of income, Nick finds that the two coincide with one another in how he learns and shares new ideas and content. Amir expands on how inspiring it is how Nick has grown his web design business just by having confidence, and desire to learn and grow. 36:00 – 42:00 - All of this amazing knowledge and talent that Nick has acquired is not the result of sitting and hoping, it's from taking on new experiences with confidence. One of the ways Nick works out his brain is by ready. Amir asks Nick if he has any material, such as books or online resources, that he uses to learn a new craft or further gain knowledge? Aside from the obvious Youtube, and Google, Nick uses a website called www.udemy.com, which has hundreds of lectures and books available. Nick also reads many books such as How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie,

Hey, Everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Drummers I Like Podcast! This week Rich, Kevin, and Jamie catch up to chat Buying drums and all the little details involved. Richard has been busy moving and with the weekly guest scheduling being canceled to ensure a smooth transition the boys wanted to whip out a quick update for all our awesome listeners! 0:00-7:00 - The Boys chat about the weather and how it plays a big part of their day. Fortunately for California, the drought has been temporarily lifted. We will what happens. They go on to chat about the late Butch Trucks and the details surrounding his death 8:00-44:00 - Kevin breaks down his current predicament wrapped around buying a new drum set. We chat Sakae drums and go into depth on custom drums and the difference in craftsmanship revolved around building drums from a solo and manufacturer perspective. We also dive into the history of the Ludwig Black beauty as Jamie breaks down the history of this amazing snare. We also dig into the DW Edge snare and the versatility involved in playing this drum. We kept it simple this week with Richard's move but no worries as our guest lineup has piled up beyond belief! Check back next week as Richard, Kevin, and Jamie bring on another amazing guest to talk shop! – Do you enjoy the Drummers I like Podcast? Leave an Itunes review here, let us know how you feel, and help us become your favorite drummer’s podcast!  Subscribe to the Newsletter for early access to content, contests, and offers! First Name Last Name Email address: Drummers I Like Links website Instagram Facebook Twitter

Welcome back to another episode of the Drummers I like podcast! This week we chat about Rich's trip to Winter NAMM 2017 and we have the pleasure of having Jamie Gamble on to add to our discussion about some of the cool people and products that were showcased at this year's show. Intro - 10:00: In our usual fashion things get started with us talking about the weather in California. Rich mentions that we will be talking about his Thursday trip to NAMM. (As well as rubbing in the fact that I couldn't make it!) Then I get to share a fun drumming experience I had gigging in Orlando last weekend. Jamie mentions that he has some big upcoming news regarding some new endorsements, so we can't wait to hear more about that soon. He also mentions what he's been up to behind the drums! Now its time to get down to business! 10:00 - 15:00: Now Rich gets things going about his time at NAMM. He was able to make it on Thursday for the opening of the show! He was able to catch up with quite a few fans of the show as well as some past guests. On Friday night he was invited for a lesson at The Drum School L.A. with none other than Earl Talbot as well as Evan Ryans. The lesson was involving independence in triplets from African Rhythms for Drumset by Anthony Bourdon. Rich was among great company and had a great time! 15:00 - 18:00: Here Rich really starts to break down his time at the show on Thursday. He a lot of the day moving around the show with our boy Joey Parasole (aka JoeyBones). Joey really spent a lot of time introducing Rich to a lot of awesome people and we can't thank him enough for being an awesome guy to hang with! Thanks to Joey we got to connect with A&F Drums which make some amazing retro vintage kits. 18:00 - 26:00: Since I wasn't able to attend the show I really wanted to know what some of the most standout companies or products that were out there. Rich mentions Beat Box Drums. They make a self-containing drumset. Think trap kit or cocktail kit, but with amazing craftsmanship. This great portable kit has some huge sound! This leads to a great chat about drum kit sizes and portability. 26:00 - 36:00: Now it's time for Jamie to share what product really stood out to him. He took a liking to Sonor's acrylic drums! One noticeable difference was that their acrylic shells don't have a seam. Which can be the weak point on a lot of these type of drum shells. Plus the seam can be an eyesore. We talk at length about acrylic shells throughout this segment. 36:00 - 39:00: Rich talks a bit about Love Custom Drums out of Southern California. They endorse Joey and make VERY beautiful drumkits. Buddy is a great guy and makes some classy kits. One thing that stood out to Rich was their affordability. There was a lot of guys shooting video while testing some Love kits so go and check them out. 39:00 - 45:00: Then Rich mentions the NAMM Show 2017 sound police! Apparently, they had some guys going around and issuing tickets if your booth was being too loud. Rich got to experience this first hand when A&F Drums got issued a citation while he was in their booth. Jamie noticed it as well and has some insight into what he thought about it too. Seems a bit excessive to us. If you put drums around drummers your gonna hear some noise. 45:00 - 53:00: Next we talk about Aerodrums, which just grows in popularity. They make a system that uses a camera eye and sensors that go on the tip of the drumstick and a pair of sensors that attach to your feet. When played it looks like your air drumming with sticks. But don't let that fool you. It's a MIDI instrument and it sounds like your playing a full kit! It can be run through a sampler or a DAW so the ideas are endless. Not to mention you can purchase the full setup direct for $200! The slogan really says it all "The best drums you've never seen."

Welcome back to another episode of the Drummers I Like Podcast! This week we have the pleasure of chatting with the Australian Coffee slaying, Single Kick drum playing master known as Stan Bicknell. if you’ve seen any of his videos you know that his right foot is inhumane. Stan has his own innovative way of playing with unique setups and techniques that he has taught himself over the years. Stan Bicknell's Sponsors: Remo, Pearl, Lowboy Beaters, Zildjian. Stan has also had quite the excitement filled past, playing and touring with a handful of artists all around the world! So without further hesitation let's dive in and hear it first hand from Stan! Intro – 12:00 Kevin and Richard open us up by going over some of the new gear they each acquired throughout the week. Kevin has upgraded to some new SHURE in ear monitors which he has already found to be a good investment, not only while rehearsing but during his live performances as well. Kevin and Richard both also received their Predator Percussion snare drums this week and they will go more into depth on those in the product review episode coming soon. 15:00 – 45:30 Now it begins, Stan starts us out down his musical journey growing up in New Zealand  and starting around the age of fourteen when Stan played on his friends’ kit and found his groove. Stan gained a lot of influence in his younger years from drummers such as, David Silveria, John Otto, Jose Pasillas, Brad Wilk, and Abe Cunningham, which helped him really get into the pocket. As Stan moved into his twenties and his influences started to chang he found his way into a TOOL cover band as well as a band he is still a part of called The New Caledonia. This group opened many doors for Stan as well as shifted his drumming style to a more progressive approach. Stan also played with pop-rock band 48 May, and Kimbra. Stan moved to Melbourne where he did a lot of work with Kimbra, and his old mates from The New Caledonia, which eventually became the backing band fulltime for Kimbra. Stan also played with other bands for a period of time. They were Miami Horror and I ca Vandal, but with his family being his top priority Stan chose to take it easy, open his roast house and focus on improving his voice behind the kit. Stan is fortunate to have his kit setup in the back of his coffee house to practice once he is free during his busy week. 45:00 – 52:00 Since Stan hasn’t currently been touring he has spent a lot of time recording his practices. Rich asks what it is that Stan does when recording his videos for Instagram and what is was that caused such a massive growth for him. For Stan, the recording of his practice started as a technique to “put a spot light on himself,” and give him that added pressure to help him hone in and focus as if he was in front of a live audience again. Stan also has a foot technique second to none and giving that he highlights this with camera angles, it does contribute to him standing out in the crowd. 52:00 – 59:00 Stan describes his foot technique as sort of a floating Moeller technique. This way of playing came to Stan because of his experience playing trick pedals. The weight and resistance of the pedal built his stamina so when he uses his Pearl Eliminator pedal it allows him to play quickly, accurately and with ease. Although Stan doesn’t think that his method is something transferable, he does recommend if you want a solid single foot to get rid of your double bass. Stan has cut out the double pedal in his playing and stuck to the single pedal to challenge himself. It’s something that started almost by accident while playing but has turned into somewhat of an icon to others in Stan’s playing. “Get rid of the double bass!” Something new to Stan is that he has lowered his throne while he plays. This is based on a suggestion from a fellow drummer, who reached out to Stan,

On this week's episode, we dwell deep into Rich's mind as He and Kevin break down some of the apps they are using to help with drum practice as well as maintaining a productive, organized, and healthy lifestyle. Richard and Kevin also get into depth about the Drummers I like App, future guests, gear reviews, and more!  Intro- 4:30 Kevin and Richard catch up with each other and how their practice has been throughout the week. Kevin is always busy behind the kit, between rehearsals and shows he needs to follow a strict and cohesive drum practice routine to keep up his consistency. Richard finds useful ways to utilize time behind the kit to his benefit and has great was of staying focused on doing so as we break down Richards extensive use of Mobile apps for practicing drums and maintaining a firm strategy to do so. 4:30 – 22:00 Unfortunately for Drummers there aren't a lot of drum practice apps in the app store. With the exception of the Drum Lessons app and a ton of mediocre metronome apps, we are pretty dry. If you have never heard of Trello, or only use it for business, then you are severely missing out. Trello is a virtual whiteboard used to keep all your tasks, and ideas, in one easy to view location. Richard and Kevin and the Drummers I Like team uses Trello to keep this show running, but Richard breaks down how he has used it to maintain a solid drum practice. Most drummers whether they admit it or not, have at some point sat down to practice with an idea in their head, then before you know it your jamming to your favorite song or working on too many grooves at a time. Thus, not getting the most out of your practice time. Trello is a great tool that can be used to combat that, by giving you the ability to add structure and guidance to practice and achieve goals you have created for yourself. Richard Breaks his method for how to practice drums effectively breaking his Trello board down into a few different sections. He deems this his method for mastering "how to practice drums without a drum set" * Current Rudiments - This is the list of rudiments he is currently working on perfecting. * Locked In Rudiments - This is a section of rudiment he has considered locked down. This board keeps Richard consistently seeing his progress while plugging his mind with the rudiment reference. This is a good way to embed it into your subconscious and start to develop and hone your drum vocabulary. * Grooves in the works - A list of grooves Richard is currently working on. This list is extensive to ensure Rich is always working on different languages and not getting caught up in one specific groove. * Books to work through. - The list of books Richard is currently working on. * Grooves Locked down - This is the section of grooves he has considered locked down. This board like board 2 keep the progress in his mind and works on long-term memory. * Song covers in the works - Any song covers Richard is working on He lists here. Within those lists, he breaks down sections with check lists and notes. * Song covers ready to film - This section is where he keeps the lists of songs he has perfected and is ready to record on video. * Songs I want to cover - This is self-explanatory. If Rich hears a song he wants to learn he pops it in this list to make sure he doesn't forget.   Richard Drumming Progress Trello Board It is important to make sure that within our cards we are setting goals and checklists for our Drum practice exercises. Here is the most simplified way of doing so within Rich's "doubles" card.