Big Fat Snare Drum

Bonus Clip: Vessel Drum Co Workshop Tour

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

In this Bonus Clip, Preston Parsons takes us on a tour of the Vessel Drum Co workshop in Encinitas, CA and explains how he builds his drums. Check out our more in-depth conversation in Episode 4.

Episode 4: Inside The World of a Boutique Drum Company w/ Preston Parsons of Vessel Drum Company

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today Ben sits down with Preston Parsons of Vessel Drum Company. They discuss the basics of drum construction and why boutique drum companies are such an essential niche in the drumming community.

Episode 3: The Art of Hybrid Drumming w/ Joe Clegg PART TWO

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Welcome to the Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast. This is part 2 of Ben's conversation with Joe Clegg. Soo, if you haven’t listened to part one…I don’t know why you clicked on this…but go back and listen to the beginning. Ok…enjoy!

Episode 2: The Art of Hybrid Drumming w/ Joe Clegg PART ONE

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today Ben talks with Joe Clegg…who, if you listened to episode 1, is a big part of the beginning of Big Fat Snare Drum. Joe is a drummer and Musical Director associated with acts such as Ellie Goulding, Mumford and Sons, Clean Bandit, Sigrid and many more. With the growing popularity and somewhat daunting subject of hybrid drumming, Joe breaks down some tips n tricks on how to approach the subject and bring it into your playing. Believe me, if you want to be a working drummer today…you need to know this stuff. Enjoy part 1 of my interview with...

Episode 1: The Big Fat Snare Drum Story

Apr 03, 2020 | 0 comments

Welcome to the first episode of The Big Fat Snare Drum Podcast!...a podcast that snags insight and advice from the often-unsung heroes of our drumming community. In this show, we'll talk about the things you might not know unless you’re a full-time session or touring player. Furthermore, we’ll hound some of our favorite drummers on their techniques, how they developed their unique playing style, approach to songwriting, and specific sonic goals. And as we all know, drummers are known to be a little scatterbrained so expect us to throw in a few curveballs. In this inaugural episode, you get to...