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Working Drummer
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With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.
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502 - Dylan Wissing Returns: w/ Special Guest Andrew Marsh from WTS Drums, Useful Plug-ins, Tracking Remotely
Jan 22, 202501:32:40Tap to summarizeDylan Wissing is a session drummer based in Hoboken, New Jersey, who has recorded for such artists as John Legend, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem. He is best known as the drummer on Alicia Keys’ Grammy award-winning hit, “Girl on Fire,” and is heard in national ads for AT&T, American Airlines, Valvoline, Behr Paints and Banana Republic.Dylan teaches the art of recording and session drumming at his website, Creating the Sound, and is a proud endorser of WTS Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Innovative Percussion sticks, Prologix practice pads, TnR Products, and the Cymbal Resonance System.In this episode, Dylan talks about: Pros and cons of tech when tracking remotely Changes with Dylan since we last spoke in 2018 His three kit set up in his studio His website and educational content Providing live drums in a sea of loops and samples Useful plug-ins Andrew Marsh introduces WTS Drums Here's our PatreonHere's our YoutubeHere's our Homepage
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501 - Master Gunnery Sgt. Chris Rose: Playing in "The President's Own" Marine Band, Serving a Huge Variety of Musical Roles, Promoting National Unity and Tradition Through Music
Jan 16, 202501:11:37Tap to summarizeMaster Gunnery Sgt. Chris Rose has spent the majority of his professional career in his role as percussionist, drumset specialist, and soloist with the United States Marine Band. "The President’s Own" comprises 160 members and takes various forms depending on the event or occasion they’re playing for and the instrumentation needed for it. As you’ll hear, this affords Chris the opportunity to play a huge variety of musical roles, from classical percussion to marching drums to jazz and rock drumset.In this episode, Chris talks about: Studying classical percussion at Rice University, and his first post-school gig in Branson with Andy Williams What makes The President’s Own unique among military bands Getting outside yourself in service to the music and the event it’s part of The incredible variety of musical roles he plays in a given week The potential for musical development and upward mobility within the band The various drummers he channels in various drumset roles Life in DC, and looking ahead to life and work after The President’s Own Here's our PatreonHere's our YoutubeHere's our Homepage
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