Drummer Mamas

Send us Fan Mail Gemma answers Ciara’s questions on another side of the drum industry: drum books, publishing and music magazines. Gemma lifts the lid on her experiences as editor of Drummer Magazine, and how that has led to editing, proofreading and translating drum books by some of the most popular and influential drummers around today. Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ci...

Send us Fan Mail Jo began her music career as a freelance violinist and soon branched off into other areas of the industry, setting up her own laser string show and entertainment agency, which allowed her the freedom to work around her two young children. Jo has developed her career further by training as a transformational career and life coach and she specialises in helping creative mums decide...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Dolbear is at the heart of the UK drum scene as a teacher, as founder of the Young Drummer of the Year event (which he started more than 20 years ago), and with his masterclass room at the UK and European Drum Shows. As mentor to some of the biggest names in the music industry, Mike shares his wisdom on communicating with his students, the importance of highlighting mental he...

Send us Fan Mail Dorothea Taylor started drumming in school—and never stopped. From playing while pregnant to going viral online in her 70s, she’s become an unexpected internet sensation and a role model for drummers of all ages. In this episode Dorothea shares practical advice on staying consistent with practice, handling trolls with grace, and using her platform to uplift and educate the drummin...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is purely based upon your questions to us, which covered a wide range of topics that include: maintaining creativitiy after becoming a mum, planning or managing finances during pregnancy as a freelance musician, diversifying your income after becoming a parent, dealing with trolls online, and much more. Thanks to those who messaged in with your fantastic questions!  I...

Send us Fan Mail Cami Loops has a huge online following, a constant flow of creative ideas, drum chops to die for, and she homeschools her 6-year-old son. How does she fit it all in? Cami tells us what her day-to-day routine looks like and shares her outlook on attracting the life that you want for yourself. Cami's album "I Choose Love" can be found here: Spotify https://open.spotif...

Send us Fan Mail While Ciara is and always has been a self-help book fan, Gemma has a habit of buying parenting advice books and hoping their wisdom will reach her through osmosis without actually reading them. The Drummer Mamas discuss the parenting books that they have (and haven’t) read, what books provided the best advice during pregnancy, and whether we really need them or if we should just l...

Send us Fan Mail Derrick McKenzie joined Jamiroquai when his eldest child was a year old, meaning that he has a lot of experience and wisdom in dealing with band life and fatherhood. Luckily for us, he shares it with us in this episode! From keeping weekends for family to making phone calls with loose change from public telephones on tour, Derrick gives us an insight into how he juggled playing in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about being a drummer, being a mum, being...you. This week, we chat about how identity shifts through life, what being a 'female drummer' means to us, and why taking a break from drumming doesn't mean losing who you are. Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ciaradrums instagram.com/gemmadrums  Follow us here:  Instagram.co...

Send us Fan Mail We’re very pleased to welcome Jamie Wollam to the podcast – Jamie has been playing drums for Tears For Fears for the last 15 years, which is a time that has seen a lot of change for him, both personally and as a parent. Jamie gives us a very frank and honest insight into dealing with alcohol addiction and the result that this has had on the relationships with his two children. He...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Anne Roberts—drummer, mum, and former student—who shares her journey of picking up the sticks in her 20's and finding joy in the challenge. Jodi talks about juggling multiple roles, from family life to performing in local bands, and how drumming has become her space for growth, creativity, and courage. With no grand ambitions for fame, J...

Send us Fan Mail If you need a pep talk then this is it! Mindy Abovitz Monk, the founder of all-women drum publication TomTom Magazine, tells us about how it came to fruition and the power of putting your ideas into action. Mindy is an expert in making things happen, and her knowledge and insistence on inclusion and diversity in the music industry left us buzzing after speaking with her here! Trig...

Send us Fan Mail This isn’t an episode to listen to if you shy away from swearing! The Drummer Mamas give their take on the Netflix series that has got everyone talking, ’Adolescence’ (*spoiler alert*), and what it’s made us think about as parents. Anti-social behaviour online? Enough. Unwanted flirtatious behaviour on social media? We’re done with it. Sexually inappropriate comments on social med...

Send us Fan Mail Gareth Grover has played on some of the world’s biggest stages and festivals with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and his touring life with his previous band picked up around the same time that he became a first-time dad at the age of 24. Gareth tells us how this led to a deep divide between his work and family life, and how he was able to balance that out in later years. Off...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is especially for women who don’t feel comfortable broaching the topic in person: do you worry that you’ve left it too late to have children? Are you scared about taking time away from your job to have a baby?  In this highly personal episode, Ciara and Gemma talk about the pressures that women face over starting a family, as well as personal experiences with endometr...

Send us Fan Mail Collette Williams initially joined Blossoms as a drum tech and is now part of the band, providing percussion, BV’s, guitar and keys as part of their festival line up. Collette gives us a frank insight into how she and the Blossoms team planned and coordinated performances during her pregnancy, what happened when her waters unexpectedly broke on stage, and the personal importance t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Drummer Mamas, Hannah J Welton! Hannah was discovered by Prince at the age of just 22 years old; she was catapulted into a whirlwind life as his drummer for 4 years before everything drastically changed from one moment to the next. Now a mum to 5 children, Hannah is finding her way back to drums with her new docu-lessons series ‘Back 2 Basics’ and we can’t wait to hear...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are speaking to the one and only Lyndsay Evans!  Lyndsay is a drummer, percussionist, DJ and former Masterchef contestant (more about that in the episode…). Lyndsay runs She Plays Drums, which takes her to events all over the world. Pandemic lockdown babies, the most successful year of her career following the birth of her eldest child, and how she balances parenting with...

Send us Fan Mail It has been five years since we recorded season 1 and two years since we recorded season 2... we thought you were owed a catch up!!! Camps, book, self identity and more... Christin Neddens Book: https://www.christinneddens.de/shop.html?p=prod_QuHHIVThRniflQ Follow us here: instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ciaradrums instagram.com/gemmadrums  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Mina Nielsen about her experience with parenting and drumming as a Trans woman. Mina opens up on her parenting journey, her relationship with drums and how her career has been unfolding. Mina is on Instagram @minaondrums, sharing through a private account but always welcomes new friends :) Follow us here: instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ciaradru...

Send us Fan Mail The legend that is Bob Knight joins us today. Drummer for Cee-Lo Green, Nik Kershaw, The Pogues, Jason Derulo, Rumer, Alison Moyet, Nicole Scherzinger and James Taylor (yes that one!) Also MD and fixer to many. He shares his career from the perspective of becoming a father and navigating work and family duties along the way.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram....

Send us Fan Mail Migdalia van der Hoven is an international award winning Mexican-British drummer who is currently working in the UK's musical theatre, jazz and function scene. She is a mum of two and is such a trailblazer in how she goes about the world, showing what is possible and inspiring us along the way.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram....

Send us Fan Mail We speak to the lovely human that is Tom Meadows! We speak about his career, how it changed with parenthood and with lockdown.  He shares many insights on how you can make a career in music and parenting work for you and your family.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Send us Fan Mail It has been ages but Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill are back for another season of Drummer Mamas discussing all things parenthood and drumming. This Episode was recorded 2 years ago - as of 2024, GEWA music represents the brands; Gretsch, LP, Toca. Gibraltar, Paiste, Remo and GEWA Digital Drums.  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/g...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we speak to Karen Wulff. Karen has been playing for over 30 years and is single mum to three children. An amazing drummer with an incredible drive and passion for drumming.  Karen is also an exceptional educator and is involved in female only drum camps called "Sisters on the Drums'.  To see more on this then please do check out their website: https://sister...