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The "Got Pocket?" Drum Groove! | Jerrod Sullivan

In this drum lesson J-Rod Sullivan (@jrodsullivan) is breaking down this insanely cool and challenging...

Jerrod Sullivan

October 20, 2020

5 Drum Fill Secrets Every Drummer Should Know! | Jon Foster

In this drum lesson Jon Foster (@jonfosterdrummer) is teaching the ...

Jon Foster

October 20, 2020

Vinnie Colaiuta Inspired Sextuplet Shuffle | Jake Nicolle

In this lesson, @jakenicolle is teaching us a Vinnie Colaitua inspired shuffle that he heard...

Jake Nicolle

October 20, 2020

How To Feel More Balanced Playing Drums | Richie Martinez

This drum lesson with Richie Martinez (@richiethedrummer) is all about...

Richie Martinez

October 20, 2020

7 Crazy Fast Single Pedal Drum Beats | Wojtek Deregowski

Drummer extraordinaire @wojtek_deregowski is teaching us ...

Wojtek Deregowski

October 20, 2020

Crazy Coordination Challenge! | Gunnar Olsen

In this drum lesson, drum recording legend and all around good dude – Gunnar Olsen (aka @gunbuns) is teaching us ...

Gunnar Olsen

October 20, 2020

Insane Paradiddle-diddles Drum Lesson! Jerrod Sullivan

In this drum lesson, J-Rod Sullivan (@jrodsullivan) is teaching us two insane fills.

Jerrod Sullivan

October 20, 2020

How To Get An Endorsement – Emily Smith Zildjian A&R

In this Podcast Episode with Emily Smith, Zildjian East Coast Artist Rep, we discuss...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Comparing Touring & TV House Band | Adam Marcello, Drummer for Katy Perry, American Idol

After spending a decade on tour with Katy Perry as music director and drummer, Adam’s joined the band for American Idol.

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

5 Best & Worst Decisions Matt Greiner Has Made

Best known for being the founding member of Grammy Nominated Metal-Band August Burns Red, Matt Greiner is a highly

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Approaching Drums As A Multi-Instrumentalist | Robbie Crowell, Drummer For Midland

After getting a degree in Jazz Saxophone, Robbie’s spent years hopping between drums, bass, and key for Matt Mays...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Drums Mastery With 4 Secret Habits

All the time I see the same thing – Drummers learning how to play drums one lick at a time via YouTube or Instagram...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Routine, Endorsement & Strategic Innovation | Meinl Cymbals

Chris Brewer is Meinl Cymbals’s North American Artist Relations Manager for both Canada and the United States...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Getting A Second Shot At Drums | Hubert Payne, Drummer for Little Big Town

Between a knife fight and a basketball injury, Hubert’s lucky to be alive, let alone play drums...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Craviotto Drums And The Gospel Of Johnny Craviotto

Today we’re talking with Craviotto Drums to learn about how they have become one of the most well respected...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Instagram Drum World

He has performed with artists such as Luke Wade (The Voice), Scott Mulvahill (Ricky Skaggs), Andrew Tinker...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Randy Cooke | Musical Relationships & Nervousness

In this episode, Randy Cooke is sharing on the non-monetary details he considers before taking a gig, how important...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Why Drummers Need To Know The Lyrics | Brook Alexander, Drummer For Julia Michaels

Before touring with Julia Michaels, brooks spent time not he road with many other great artists like Adam Lambert...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

What To Look For In A Great Mentor | Ben Bradley, Drummer For Brett Kissel

The only thing that being a three-time CCMA Drummer of the year means is that you’re willing to work hard...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Want To Be A Hired Gun Or A Band Member?

Tucker’s passion for drumming can be seen in bands like Thursday, The Wanted, Yellowcard, My Chemical Romance...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Building Your Music Career Backwards Pt. 1 | Maxwell Zemanovic, Drummer For Miranda Lambert

Max purposefully made sure that the first time he played Miranda Lambert’s songs was at his audition to play with her...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

How To Grow Your Instagram With Tristan Kelley

“Out of everything I’ve done musically… such an easy idea is getting me traction.” – Tristan Kelley

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Pocket, What Does It Mean?

We’ve heard about pocket so many times but what does pocket mean, and do you have it?...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

What It Takes To Be Kieth Urban's Drummer | Seth Rausch, Drummer for Keith Urban, Little Big Town

Seth Rausch Current drummer for Keith Urban, former drummer for Little Big Town.

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Interesting Percussion Instruments

Let’s take a look at some interesting percussion instruments from around the world that can add some unique flavor...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Luke Holland Podcast

We sat Luke Holland down for a one hour podcast that we've broken down into smaller, more digestible chunks.

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Carter McLean

Carter McLean is one remarkable guy. Forget the fact that Carter is an exceptional drummer...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Most Controversial & Expensive Snare Drum Ever? $2 Million Ringo Starr Drumhead

This blog post is going to be not only extremely interesting, but also quite controversial and historical in nature...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Jay Weinberg | Slipknot Drummer

Jay Weinberg, the 26-year-old phenom behind the drums for Slipknot, joins us this week on the Podcast...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Cymbal Design & Innovation | Paul Francis, Director of Cymbal Innovation at Zildjian

Paul spent his first day at Zildjian sweeping floors. Over 30 years later, he’s the one designing...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Having Longevity In Your Drumming Career | Sean Fuller, Drummer for Florida Georgia Line

If Sean’s not out with FGL, he’s speaking to school students about how to achieve success in their lives...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

How To Create A Popular Drum Cover

So you’re at the point where you want to share the skills you’ve learned on 180 Drums with the rest of the world, and what better way to do that then with a drum cover? People enjoy watching someone jam out to a great song. It’s entertaining and can serve as a great way to showcase your talents in a musical way. A

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Expanding Your Creativity With Sticking Patterns

I am a huge fan of the teachings of Gary Chaffee, for those that don’t know who Gary is, he was the head of the percussion department at Berkely School of Music back in the ‘70’s, he taught Steve Smith and Vinnie Colaiuta and those lessons developed into a 4 book series called the “Pattern Series”.

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Mike Sleath Drummer for Shawn Mendes

Mike Sleath is one of Canada’s most in-demand drummers. After getting turned down for music college three years in a row Mike shares the path he took, landing him his current gig with Shawn Mendes.

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

A Nashville Perspective

Ben Sesar, Drummer for Brad Paisley, shares how his experiences in Nashville have changed over the years – The values and challenges of moving to Nashville.

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Body Mechanics & Useless Practice | Dave Elitch

Dave Debunks rumours about the body mechanics of a drummer, and about practice.

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Making It As A Punk Drummer - Misfits & Black Flag

My name is Brandon Pertzborn and I play drums for Black Flag and Doyle (from the Misfits)...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Mike Dawson Of Modern Drummer Magazine

Mike Dawson is managing editor for Modern Drummer, the world’s most widely read magazine for drummers, and he serves as book editor for Modern Drummer Publications...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Playing For A Rapidly Growing Artists | Rhett Noland, Drummer For NF

As NF’s drummer, Rhett’s watched their career 10X over the last couple of years...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

How To Tune Drums: Lessons From Jeremy Berman - Q Drum Co

Jeremy’s career began working in a Guitar Center drum department...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Stanley Randolph

He’s a drummer for the stars, producing, touring and recording drums for artists like Stevie Wonder

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

The Reality Of Getting Paid As A Drummer | Kevin Murphy, Drummer For Tonic, Jon Pardi, Randy Houser | Pt 2

Kevin’s known to have some strong, but well-warranted opinions about drumming, the state of the biz, getting paid...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Caleb Crosby | Drummer Of Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown | Clubs To Stadiums

In this Episode Caleb Crosby, drummer & member of Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown gives us the scoop on his experience...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Drake's Drummer Adrian Bent - How To Get The Gig!

Adrian Bent is not just Drake’s drummer, but he’s even played bass on some of Drakes biggest hits...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

How Your Drums Can Define How You Play

Jeff Friedl is an LA-based drummer who has shared the stage with some of today’s top acts...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Is Country The New Rock? | Kevin Murphy, Drummer For Tonic, Jon Pardi, Randy Houser | Pt 1

Kevin’s known to have some strong, but well-warranted opinions about drumming, the state of the biz, getting paid...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Performing With Truth | Gerry Morgan, Drummer For James Bay

Aside from being an accomplished tin whistler, he plays drums in his spare time with artists like James Bay...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Greg Clark Jr On Cultivating Your Own Sound, Dennis Chambers & Tuning

Greg Clark Jr had played with everyone from Cody Simpson to Snarky Puppy to Leann Rimes...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

How To Deal With Being The New Guy | Alex Torjussen, Drummer for Niall Horan

Alex has been touring from a young age, and has been the ‘new guy” enough times to know how to react and grow quickly...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Becoming An La Drummer - Eman

My name is EMAN. I am a musician based in LA who makes living playing drums and occasionally singing...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Slow Is Fast, Fast Is SLow

This is one of the most valuable nuggets of wisdom I’ve ever been taught and it’s the wisdom of slow...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Be A Positive, Influential & Authoritative Drummer | Steve Goold

Steve Goold has played for Owl City, Sara Bareilles, Ben Rector, Mat Kearney, Paul Baloche and many others...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

How To Find Your Sound on Drums | Connor Denis

In this episode, we sit down with Connor Denis, drummer of Beartooth, who shares how we can learn to develop our own...

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

Nashville, Why Do Drummers Move There? With Joshua Sales Of Sam Hunt

Nashville. Why do drummers move there? How about Los Angeles and New York City?

Jake Nicolle

August 8, 2020

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