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 champ after three rounds featuring drum solos and play-along tracks showcasing participants' musicality and chops. We were thrilled to learn Lleyton's background and his unique approach to the instrument and specifically drum improvisation. As an avid skateboarder, Lleyton shares the parallels between the craft of skateboarding and style on the drums. We also discuss the importance of breathing, being mentally and physically prepared, and Lleyton's favorite drummers. We hope you enjoy!

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Music Featured in this Episode:
Sunset - Lleyton Brainard

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded June 2023 in Nashville, TN

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Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN
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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:52 Swedish Background
• 6:15 Drummer Duel Intro
• 14:33 Approach to Drum Solo / Improv
• 18:48 Storytelling, Mark Guiliana & Favorite Drummers
• 23:00 Effortless Mastery
• 26:26 Presence & Confidence
• 32:37 Drumming Influences
• 33:56 Jojo Mayer
• 35:50 Danny Carey & Tool
• 43:01 Drum Supply (Sponsor Ad)
• 43:46 Nate's Favorite Word
• 48:03 Growing up in Warsaw, IN
• 51:11 Move to Nashville
• 52:41 Skateboarding & Style
• 1:00:30 Closing Questions
• 1:07:54 Outro