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, and Dan Weiss. Connect with the show on Instagram (@practicingdrummer) and follow the blog at practicingdrummer.com.
Podcasting since 2023 • 16 episodes
Practicing Drummer
Latest Episodes
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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1:25:41
E14 - Ron Tierno
Recorded June 2025Ron Tierno's name first came up in my interview with Hank Allen-Barfield, who mentioned studying The Melodic Snare Drummer—a book by Ron—while working with Billy Drummond at Juilliard.Ron has spent his e...
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Episode 14
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