Why Drummers Need to Know the Lyrics | Brook Alexander, Drummer for Julia Michaels
Release Date: 07/11/2018
Lessons Learned after 26+ Years of Touring | Brian Frasier-Moore, Drummer for Justin Timberlake
The 180 Drums Podcast
Some lessons are learned quickly. Others take a lifetime to learn. Brian shares some lessons that it’s taken him 26 years of professional drumming to learn.
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What to Look for in a Great Mentor | Ben Bradley, Drummer for Brett Kissel
The 180 Drums Podcast
The only thing that being a three-time CCMA Drummer of the year means is that you’re willing to work hard, you’ve been blessed with great mentors, and learned some important lessons along the way. Ben just finished the most extensive tour in Canadian history with Brett Kissel, and shares about what the ups and downs look like.
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The Reality of Getting Paid as a Drummer | Kevin Murphy, Drummer for Tonic, Jon Pardi, Randy Houser | Pt 2
The 180 Drums Podcast
Kevin’s known to have some strong, but well-warranted opinions about drumming, the state of the biz, getting paid, and how social media has affected the quality of drummers. We felt like a podcast was the best place to expand on those.
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Is Country the New Rock? | Kevin Murphy, Drummer for Tonic, Jon Pardi, Randy Houser | Pt 1
The 180 Drums Podcast
Kevin’s known to have some strong, but well-warranted opinions about drumming, the state of the biz, getting paid, and how social media has affected the quality of drummers. We felt like a podcast was the best place to expand on those. In Part 1, we focus on the music industry, styles, and his unique approach to teaching.
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Maintaining Relationships With Your Artists | Jeremy Kleynhans
The 180 Drums Podcast
Jeremy plays with many artists. He may leave for a month long tour and have to sub out on some shows, but many artists choose to put him back in once he’s back. Artist’s can’t seem to replace him, so we talk about why this might be.
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How To Deal With Being the New Guy | Alex Torjussen, drummer for Niall Horan
The 180 Drums Podcast
Alex has been touring from a young age, and has been the ‘new guy” enough times to know how to react and grow quickly to fill the shoes.
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Drumming in a Comedy Show | Elie Bertrand
The 180 Drums Podcast
Moving between Montreal, Toronto, and Paris to pursue music hasn’t been easy for French-Canadian drummer Elie Bertrand, but it’s given her diverse set of experiences to draw from. Aside from playing in many “normal” bands, Elie’s also spent time on the road as a drummer on a comedy tour. Ya, a comedy tour.
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Key Concepts for Building a Niche Brand | Ramy Antoun, Founder of A&F Drum Co
The 180 Drums Podcast
How is it that a drum company charging more than almost any other brand, is expanding, growing, and thriving? Ramy, founder of A&F Drum Co explains the key decisions he’s made to grow his company. Good thing for anyone listening, building a drum company is a lot like building a career as a drummer.
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Building Your Music Career Backwards Pt. 2 | G. Maxwell Zemanovic, Drummer for Miranda Lambert
The 180 Drums Podcast
Max’s purposefully made sure that the first time he played Miranda Lambert’s songs were at his audition to play with her. Max intentionally steers clear from promoting many of his career highlights on the internet. At first glance, some of Max’s advice might seem to come out of left field, but trust me, he ain’t crazy.
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Building Your Music Career Backwards Pt. 1 | G. Maxwell Zemanovic, Drummer for Miranda Lambert
The 180 Drums Podcast
Max’s purposefully made sure that the first time he played Miranda Lambert’s songs were at his audition to play with her. Max intentionally steers clear from promoting many of his career highlights on the internet. At first glance, some of Max’s advice might seem to come out of left field, but trust me, he ain’t crazy.
info_outlineBefore touring with Julia Michaels, brooks spent time not he road with many other great artists like Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, Skyler Grey, and many more. Understanding your role on each gig, and how it can change from artist to artist is extremely important. Brook tells us how he susses out the feel of an artist, and how to approach the music.