Musician/Leader/Drummer
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The other morning on the way to my Lifepoint session I was thinking of all the different aspects that go into my position there. I’m not just the drummer… I’m not just bashing away without care, without dynamics, without direction. There is so much more to it than that. So much more than just… being the drummer. Synopsis Each week our team is given songs to learn through an app called Planning Center. This app provides us with a calendar for the dates scheduled to play, what people and teams will be scheduled, our songs, and the order of service. Everything is scheduled to a tee so we...
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Bass Drum Grid #2
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A continuation of the Bass Drum Grid series. In this lesson we start two note groupings with the bass drum underneath our ostinato of eighth notes on the hi hat and the snare on two and four. You can find a video play along as well as a free PDF for this lesson with the link below.....
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Jeremy Brieske of Lowboy Beaters
The mattdudleydrumming podcast
Jeremy and I talk about his company Lowboy Beaters and the options they offer in the custom bass drum beater world. We also discuss the state of the industry with mom and pop shops and things we can do to help those places stay alive in todays world. We also cover a recent obstacle they had within the industry where they came out on top. Check out https://lowboybeaters.com
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Mark Powers
The mattdudleydrumming podcast
Mark and I catch up and talk about touring, gear, and education. We discuss the four basic stroke types along with the importance of stick heights. Mark's website
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Full Circle
The mattdudleydrumming podcast
In 1996 I was fourteen years old and I had a stack of drum catalogs from the local music stores. Anything from Pearl drums, to Sabian Cymbals. I would sit up every night looking through these catalogs looking at the different models of kits, the colors, configurations. I wanted a drum set so bad... At the time I was playing drums in middle school band and before that I had been sneaking into my brothers bedroom to play his snare drum. I knew how to play rudiments and how to read music at a basic level from what my brother had taught me but at the time I wanted a full set. I wanted to be able...
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Jake Sommers (Luke Combs)
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Listen to Jake and I talk about gear, life on the road with Luke Combs, and charting songs. We break down simple methods that will get you started charting your first song.
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Ever been fired or let go from a gig? What's the next step?
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This excerpt is from a blog I wrote years back on losing a gig that was helping me make ends meet in a tough time. You can read that blog here....
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Bass Drum Grid #1
The mattdudleydrumming podcast
I want to share with you a lesson that I teach all of my students. This is common knowledge for some but for others, it can open up your playing so much by understanding the grid and all the possibilities. We will be placing the bass drum on the “1”, “e”, “&”, and “ah” while keeping a simple ostinato on the hi hat and snare drum. Take your time with each example and be remember to practice slow! Once you feel comfortable with each groove try playing them each 4 times and moving on to the next without stopping. This will help build your independence and expand your...
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Patience is key
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This podcast expands on an article I wrote about patience in teaching. You can find the article here.... https://mattdudleydrumming.com/2022/09/07/patience-is-key-with-your-students/
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Welcome Back
The mattdudleydrumming podcast
In this episode I talk about what's to come with the mattdudleydrumming podcast and getting a fresh start.
info_outlineJeremy is a good friend of mine that was a past guest on Behind The Kit Podcast back in 2015. Jeremy is a professional drummer, producer, and speaker located in Minneapolis. It's very cool to see Jeremy keeping busy while keeping a balance between music and family life. He's a humble soul that has chased his passion and turned it into a full time career. Jeremy shares a lot of great information on this episode that will inspire you to get after it and to never give up!
Website: jeremyschreifels.com
Twitter: @Music_By_Jeremy
Instagram: @musicbyjeremy