Practicing Drummer
An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, Steve Smith, Jeremy Dutton, Joe Dyson, and Dan Weiss. Connect with the show on Instagram (@practicingdrummer) and follow the blog at practicingdrummer.com.
Podcasting since 2023 • 17 episodes
Practicing Drummer
Latest Episodes
E17 - Eliza Salem
Recorded in February 2026Eliza Salem is a drummer, composer, and educator living in New York. Since Eliza’s career is still relatively young, I thought it would a good time to dive into her upbringing, time in college, and wh...
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Episode 17
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E16 - Charles Goold
Recorded December 2025Charles is a drummer from New York who started gigging at just 11 years old. We cover what it was like growing up on the bandstand, his time with Billy Drummond and Kenny Washington at Juilliard, studyin...
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Episode 16
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1:23:59
E15 - Steve Smith
For most of us, Steve Smith needs no introduction. He’s simply one of the most influential drummers of our time. He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame for his work with JourneyHe’s also considered one of ...
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Episode 15
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