Discussions in Percussion

Podcast host Damon Grant, is a professional percussionist and has partnered with the Percussive Arts Society to bring this podcast to the masses. The mission statement is “Document History and Educate the Next Generation.” This podcast aims to interview percussionists, drummers, and percussion educators of all genres.

#475 Chris St. Hilaire: Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter, Producer and More! 02/11/2026

#474 Will James: Symphonic Percussionist, Educator, Author and More! 02/04/2026

#473 Dr. Jeffrey Barudin: Percussionist, Educator, Author and More! 01/28/2026

#472 Dr. Andrew Veit: Percussionist, Educator, Composer and More! 01/21/2026

#471 Dr. Vivienne Shippy: Percussionist, Educator, and More! 01/14/2026

#470 Malcolm Jackson: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, Producer and More! 01/07/2026

#469 Tony Miceli: Vibraphonist, Educator, and More! 12/31/2025

#468 Heather Thorn: Xylophonist, Educator, and More! 12/24/2025

#467 Thom Hannum: Hall of Fame Educator, Arranger, Author, and More! 12/17/2025

#466 PASIC Recap Part 3: Feat. Mike Compitello, Mark Reilly, John H. Beck, John R. Beck, & The M'Boom Tribute Ensemble!! 12/10/2025

#465 PASIC Recap Part 2: Feat. Ivan Llanes, Kassandra Kocoshis, Lenny Kumar & Stefon Harris! 12/02/2025

#464 PASIC Recap Part 1: Feat. Dafnis Prieto, Weedie Braimah, Keita Ogawa & Andy Akiho! 11/26/2025

#463 Jason McGerr: Drummer for Death Cab For Cutie and More! 11/19/2025

#462 App Episode Vol. 2 - With Marcos Torres! 11/12/2025

#461 Dr. Elizabeth DeLamater: Percussionist, Educator, Diversity Alliance Chair, and More! 11/05/2025

#460 Greg Hersey: Percussionist, Educator, and More! 10/29/2025

#459 Marcia McCants: Percussionist, Educator, Psychologist, and More! 10/22/2025

#458 Dr. Donnie Johns: Percussionist, Educator and More! 10/15/2025

#457 I-Jen Fang: Percussionist, Soloist, Educator, and More! 10/08/2025

#456 Liam Teague & Jaden Teague Núñez: TNTeague Steel Pan Duo! 10/01/2025

#455 Dan Dorff Jr.: Drummer, Educator, Pianist, and More! 09/24/2025

#454 Dr. Nadia Azar: Educator, Professor of Kinesiology, and More! 09/17/2025

#453 Dr. Erin Walker Bliss: Percussionist, Educator, Non-Profit Director and More! 09/09/2025

#452 Matthew O'Connor: Percussionist for Rod Stewart, Drummer, and More! 09/03/2025

#451 Nick Costa: Drummer, Educator, Clinician and More! 08/26/2025

#450 Joshua Simonds: Executive Director for the Percussive Arts Society "For (PASIC) 50" 08/20/2025

#450 Joshua Simonds: Executive Director for the Percussive Arts Society "For (PASIC) 50" 08/20/2025

#449 Dr. Don Parker: Percussionist, Drummer, Educator, and More! 08/13/2025

#448 Wayne Salzmann II: Drummer, Educator, Author, and More! 08/06/2025

#447 Aaron Steele: Drummer, Producer, and More! 07/30/2025