The Drum Break Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of the Guitar Solo Podcast, Jack and Jack discuss 10 reasons why the guitar is a much better instrument than the drums. Definitely no alternate universe shenanigans present in this episode.
In this episode, Mike and Spencer talk with one of their good friends, Chicago-based drummer and composer, Kabir Dalawari about his drumming journey and experiences as a student, teacher, and working musician in the Chicago jazz scene.
This week, Mike and Spencer invite their good friend and fellow percussionist, Jonathan Thomas, to talk about his experience drumming in South Indian Chenda ensembles as well as leading a wedding and entertainment drumming group called Kochuveettil Beats.
Join Mike and Spencer as they sit down and talk in depth about the art of pipe band drumming with Chicago’s resident expert: world class performer, educator, and lead drummer for the City of Chicago Pipe Band, Andrew Hoinacki.
For their tenth episode, Mike and Spencer celebrate the history of the drum set and detail the instrument's journey from rope tension to arena rock and everything in between.
Join Mike and Spencer for this week's episode as they discuss and rank some of their favorite percussion instruments of all time!
In the spirit of Halloween, Mike and Spencer (or as they appear in this episode as Bill and Ted) talk about some of the things that scare drummers the most as well as tell their own personal spooky drumming stories. Happy Halloween!
In this episode, Mike and Spencer offer some advice and outline some basic first steps to take for people who are just starting out on their drumming journey.
This week, Mike and Spencer talk about one of the most under-appreciated forms of percussion: classical percussion, the art of waiting, and their experiences playing in wind bands, orchestras, and percussion ensembles.
Percussionist, educator, and friend of the show, Bryan Hughey makes a guest appearance to talk about his musical upbringing, the origins of his band, Player Blue, and much more.
Mike and Spencer talk about their experiences playing, listening to, and nerding-out over one of their favorite percussion instruments: the drumset.
Mike and Spencer each talk about how they keep up their chops during their "drumming off season" by playing in indoor percussion and college groups.
In this week's episode, Mike and Spencer talk about their own personal experiences with one of their first percussion loves: drum corps.
Mike and Spencer talk about their musical upbringing, where their paths crossed, and more.