Nashville Drummers Podcast
Meet the up-and-coming players within Nashville's diverse drumming community, plus interviews with special guests from music cities near and far. Hear their stories, be inspired, and share some laughs along the way.
Episodes
60 episodes
Kyle Law: On Tour w/ Tim Montana, Broadway vs Artist Gigs, Work-Life Balance, Choosing Subs, Microscoping & Learning Complex Parts
Today we welcome to the show Georgia-native Kyle Law, a Nashville-based live and session musician currently touring with hard-rock country artist Tim Montana. Kyle shares his insights on prepping for Broadw...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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1:46:49
Christian Delzoppo: On Tour w/ Knox, Self-Care & Sobriety, How to Network, Practice Routines & Staying Motivated
Today we welcome Christian Delzoppo to the podcast, currently on tour with Nashville-based indie pop artist Knox Morris (Knox). Christian opens up about his struggles with alcohol and the path to sobrie...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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1:56:50
Stefan Chippeaux: Pro Drum Tech | On Tour w/ Bailey Zimmerman, Resilience, Mastery, & Lifelong Learning
Today we welcome Stefan Chippeaux to the podcast, currently on tour as the drum tech with young American country phenom Bailey Zimmerman. Stefan recalls his compelling transition from a drumme...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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1:20:51
Corey Boise: March to Your Own Beat | Titans Blue Crew Drumline, Nashville Punk Rock, Auditioning for Blue Man Group, Building Mental Resilience
Today we welcome drummer and educator Corey Boise to the podcast! Having moved to Nashville in 1993, Corey is an experienced player and drum corps vet with his hands in many facets of the industry, including performing, recording, and touring. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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2:03:00
Garrett Tyler: For King & Country, Drum Corps Legacy, Versatile Artistry, the Strength of Relationships & Collaboration
Today we welcome Artist, Drummer, Musical Director, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Educator, Garrett Tyler to the podcast! Garrett is currently the Bandleader & Drummer for multi grammy award-winning pop duo,
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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1:49:34
Tyler Bronson Smith: Finding Your Sound, Nashville’s Evolving Scene, Embracing Versatility & the Importance of Listening
Today we welcome veteran Nashville drummer Tyler Bronson Smith to the show! This wide-ranging interview spans Tyler's extensive career in the industry - from his small-town upbringing in North Carolina to studying at the Musicians Institute in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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1:49:42
2024 Music City Drum Show (LIVE from the Booth)
Attendee and exhibitor interviews from the Music City Drum Show July 20th & 21st, 2024.Register for the 2025 Music City Drum Showhttps://www.musiccitydrumshow.com...
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48:47
Molly Rose: From TikTok to Tour | Social Media Stardom, Touring w/ Upchurch, Self-Identity & Country Music, How to Land Endorsements
Today we welcome to the podcast NorCal native Molly Rose, currently on tour with American rapper and country artist Upchurch. Molly shares her inspiring journey to Nashville, revealing her early love for country music and the pressures she face...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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1:29:25
Lou Vecchio: On Tour w/ Alexandra Kay | How to Nail the Audition, NY Pop-Rock Roots, Social Media for the Modern Musician, Recording as a Live Band
Welcome Long Island, NY native Lou Vecchio to the podcast! Lou is currently the drummer for country artist Alexandra Kay and Danish-American rock band New Politics. In this episode, we learn of Lou's transition from New York's vibrant rock scen...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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1:46:31
Chris Rayner: Living the Dream - From RVs to Drums | Horizontal Integration, Touring w/ Clayton Mullen, Nashville Sessions & Drum Covers
Welcome to the podcast St. Petersburg, Florida-native Chris Rayner! Currently drumming for 23-year-old country artist Clayton Mullen, Chris shares with us his 17-year journey to achieving his dream of touring. We highlight his unique path invol...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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1:34:25
MJ Milam: Dancing & Drumming | On Tour w/ Lauren Watkins, Building a Band, How to Be More Efficient On Stage
Born in Forest City, North Carolina, Matthew "MJ" Milam quickly discovered his love for music, dancing, and entertaining at a very young age. From first performing Michael Jackson tribute shows during his high school years, MJ would naturally t...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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1:19:56
Eric Pritchard: Drumming for Megan Moroney, Cracker Barrel, Playing for Television, Mental Health & Mentorship
Today we welcome to the podcast Georgia native Eric Pritchard! Eric is currently the drummer and bandleader for rising country star Megan Moroney. Eric shares with us his journey back to his high school years where he was classmates with Megan,...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:22:26
Devin Attard: Country Goes Metal | Drumming for Austin Snell, Practice, Patience, Persistence, Social Media, Endorsements, & Living to Inspire
At only 24 years-old, Detroit, Michigan native Devin Attard was born to play the drums, but he lives to inspire. Having only moved to Nashville just a few years ago, Devin has quickly become known around town as a personality and driven profess...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:57:43
Alec Parrish: How to Land Bigger Gigs | Ableton & Tracks, Relationships Over Auditions, Being Prepared, Coffee & Tattoos
Alec Parrish is a drummer, music director, and Ableton designer based in Nashville, TN. While he is characterized by an impeccable feel and serving the song, Alec's playing style is powerful and charismatic. With his background in Ableton progr...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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2:06:40
Beau Kuther: Drumming for Smallpools | Growing up in the MySpace Era, Being an Indie Band in 2024, Creating Memorable Live Shows
Hailing from Bend, Oregon, Beau Kuther is best known as the drummer for indie rock trio Smallpools. Beau grew up in the Warped Tour era idolizing bands like Incubus and 311, and where MySpace was h...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:30:39
Garden Groove Nashville: Building a Home Studio, Working with Good People, How to Get Clients, Creativity & Community
We are excited to partner with Garden Groove! The new home of Nashville Drummers Podcast.Garden Groove was born out of a desire to create a space where musicians, entertainers, teachers, and learners could come together. Tucked away as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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48:44
Luke Sumner: Being a Pro the Right Way | Growing up in Nashville, Worship Drumming, Identity, Recording, & Staying Motivated
Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Luke was surrounded by the music industry from a young age. Throughout his childhood, he continued to develop his musical skills with his involvement in school and church. After high school, he attended Union U...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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2:05:41
Lemuel Hayes: Know Enough to Be Dangerous | Overcoming Injury, Getting Gigs, Social Media & Photography
Raised in Athens, GA, Lemuel "Lemmy" Hayes has called Nashville home for over 10 years, and has the breadth of music industry experience of a true seasoned pro. He's worked with a wide variety of artists, including Berlin, Cindy Wilson of The B...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:54:24
Tim Miller: Toone Towels | Starting a Business, Production & Engineering, Careers in the Music Industry, & Why You Should Go to College
Tim Miller is a recording and mix engineer, producer, and musician originally from Philadelphia, PA, currently based in Nashville. With a passion for music that took root at a young age, Tim first delved into the world of audio during his high ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:15:07
Neal Yakopin: Drumming for Nate Smith | TourLaunch LLC, Adapting to the Music Industry's TikTok Era
Pittsburgh, PA native Neal Yakopin arrived in Nashville in July 2020 and in a few short years has become a well-known and respected player, currently touring with country star Nate Smith.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Neal Ya...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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1:35:11
Vincent Williams: Living with Integrity | On Tour with Phillip Phillips, the Right Way to Learn Songs, & Gamer Habits
Lawrence, Kansas native Vincent Williams has been on the Nashville scene since the summer of 2016 and is currently coming off tour with platinum American singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips. Vincent is a man of integrity, both on and off the sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:30:15
Jake Robinson: Shed Culture in Nashville | Overcoming Anxiety, Spontaneous Artistry, & the Power of Boredom
On September 30th, we were stoked to be part of the 1st-ever 615Shedz event hosted at Drum Box Nashville. Today we sit down with the founder of 615Shedz, Jake Robinson, a Fort Myers, FL native who moved to Nashville in 2022 upon graduating from...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:39:38
LIVE from the Music City Drum Show - Day 2
Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 2, July 30th, 2023.We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors:Music City AudiologyWebsite: https://www.musiccityaudiolog...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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54:18
LIVE from the Music City Drum Show - Day 1
Attendee interviews from the Music City Drum Show Day 1, July 29th, 2023. We'd like to thank our Episode Sponsors:Music City AudiologyWebsite: https://www.musiccityaudiolog...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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35:31
Lleyton Brainard: Skateboarding & Style | Drum Improvisation, Storytelling & Community
Back on June 3rd, we were delighted to be a part of the 1st-ever Drummer Duel hosted by Soundspace. The event featured 8 local drummers competing head-to-head in front of a live audience, and Indiana native Lleyton Brainard walked away the cham...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:08:58