In this episode of David's Percussion Discussion, David talks with Drumeo's Kyle Radomsky about...
Taking the leap from managing a music store to join Drumeo
The challenges that came with the move and how Kyle overcame them.
What led Kyle into music.
What led to him joining the band Farmers Daughter at 18, and his experiences playing festivals and touring.
How and why he left Farmers Daughter just a year later.
Drumming for a burlesque act (and needing to learn 140 songs in a couple of weeks).
Drumming with a dance band in Dubai and Taiwan before it "imploded in spectacular fashion".
Putting together his own group, gigging in The Philippines, Indonesia, and Jakarta.
Getting married and why he then cancelled the honeymoon!
What Kyle's learnt from needing to consider the needs of thousands of drummers worldwide in his role at Drumeo.
How it doesn't matter WHY you want to play the drums.
How the Drumeo team develops ideas and decides what content to produce.
How people consume education today.
An insight into producing the 'History of Electronic Drums' documentary due to release later this year, and which features a new kit that isn't on the market yet.
How the Drumeo Method series of educational drumming content was developed, and how it might evolve in future.
How Kyle sees the future of drumming.