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Episode 15: 5 Roles of a Music Director

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today’s guest is Eric Downs…a very talented drummer and music director based in Los Angeles. While you might not want to become a music director yourself, this is an incredibly important and fruitful conversation jammed packed with practical information that will help anyone improve their live show. Eric’s perspective and acknowledgment of a performers’ responsibility to give the audience a unique experience is extremely inspiring. Enjoy the show! This episode is powered by Clearsound Baffles. Enter the code BIGFATDISCOUNT at checkout for 10% off.

Episode 14: 5 Things To Avoid on a Session When You’re Engineering Drums

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Dan Bailey. Please go check out Part 1 and download Dan’s masterclasses called “The Bailey Method” Parts 1 and 2. You can check them out on his website www.drichardbailey.com Enter promo code BFSD for 15% off. Enjoy the show! This episode is powered by Clearsound Baffles. Enter the code BIGFATDISCOUNT at checkout for 10% off.

Episode 13: 5 Things to Avoid on a Session When You're Playing Drums

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today’s episode is part one of Ben's conversation with Dan Bailey on the topic of 5 things to avoid when working on a session for an artist. Dan is a Drummer / Music Director / Engineer / Multi-Instrumentalist who’s played with Father John Misty, First Aid Kit, Reignwolf and many. He recently released his video series The Bailey Method parts 1 & 2 recorded at his studio Trackland in Orange County. In part 1, Dan discusses his methods for setting up, and ultimately recording a drum kit. He does this all in real-time…which is rare…so you see EXACTLY how...

Episode 12: Behind The Company - Low Boy Custom Beaters

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Ben sits down with Jeremy Brieske of Lowboy Custom Beaters for another episode of Behind The Company. Not only did Lowboy change the way people think about bass drum beaters, but Jeremy also continues to invent new gadgets to better improve the drum set with no sign of stopping. I hope you enjoy the story of Lowboy as told by Jeremy. Cheers! This episode is brought to you by Seabright Stick Company. Check them out at https://seabrightstickcompany.com/

Episode 11: Behind The Company - Tackle Instrument Supply Co.

Apr 04, 2020 | 0 comments

Today’s show is my interview with Scott Mcpherson of Tackle Instrument Supply Company. One of my goals with this podcast is sharing the story behind some of my favorite drum and drum accessory companies. On top of being a business owner, Scott has an incredibly impressive resume including Elliot Smith, Sense Field, Bright Eyes, M. Ward and many more…Beck. For a more in-depth and perhaps, heavier interview with Scott, check out his episode on one of my favorite podcasts… The Trap Set with Joe Wong. In the meantime, enjoy my conversation with Scott McPherson.