Drummers Pathway Podcast

This episode features my conversation with drummer, Victor Indrizzo. Based out of Los Angeles, Victor is an in-demand session drummer who is highly regarded for his creative approach and versatility. He is the current drummer for music icon Alanis Morrissette, a position he has held for over 15 years. At a young age, Victor became fascinated with the process of how records were made. This fascinat...

This episode features my conversation with drummer, Matt Starr. Born and raised in Toronto, Matt began his musical studies at the age of 5 learning the violin. At 13, it was his discovery of the Beatles and drummer Ringo Starr which launched his journey as a drummer. Matt pursued formal music education at the University Of Toronto, but after a couple of years, felt that it wasn’t what he was seeki...

This episode features my conversation with drummer, Mike Sleath. Based out of Toronto, Mike is best know as the drummer for internationally acclaimed artist, Shawn Mendes. Developing his passion for music at a young age and led by his perseverance and positivity, Mike has navigated his own way through the music industry. His energy and enthusiasm for his work is infectious and he has become highly...

On this episode, I’d like to welcome back drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz for his second appearance on my podcast. Bermuda is best known as the drummer with the iconic "Weird Al" Yankovic, which is a position he has held for over 4 decades. In between projects with Weird Al, he continues to play and record with other L.A. area artists and maintains an active online presence. In our conversation we...

This episode features my conversation with drummer Chris McHugh.  Chris moved to Nashville from New Jersey in 1985 to start his professional career. Known for his rock solid grooves, he is highly regarded as one of Nashville’s most respected session drummers. His work can be found on multiple gold & platinum selling albums from artists such as Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Amy G...

This episode features my conversation with drummer, Josh Trager.  Originally from Montreal and currently based in Toronto, Josh is an accomplished musician who established a professional career after studying at the Berklee College of Music.  At the age of 20, he was personally selected by guitar legend Frank Marino to join the band Mahogany Rush and held that position until 2005. Josh is best kno...

This episode features my conversation with renowned drummer and educator, Bruce Becker.  Known for his long time affiliation with drum guru Freddie Gruber, Bruce is highly regarded as an expert in Freddie’s unique approach to understanding the principles of physical movement and its application to developing flow on the Drumset. Bruce is also an accomplished musician and went on to establish a pro...

On this episode, I’d like to welcome back Ray LeVier for his second appearance on my podcast. Based out of New York, Ray is an in demand drummer who divides his time between session work, composing and teaching. Ray recently completed work on his new book “Drumming In Flow” which is a guide to concentration, creativity and incorporating breathing techniques in drumming, which allows you to achieve...

This episode features my conversation with the legendary David Garibaldi. Best known for his work with the iconic group Tower Of Power, David is one of the most influential drummers of our generation, and a renowned educator who inspires others to explore new concepts and embrace their own creative voice. Follow David: https://www.facebook.com/davegaribaldi https://www.instagram.com/davidgaribaldi...

This episode features my conversation with drummer Aaron Spink. Known for his versatility, Aaron is a freelance musician and educator based out of Ajax, Ontario. After studying Jazz Performance at Humber College, Aaron embarked on a career that has seen him work with numerous artists in many genres in both live and studio environments. Aaron is also highly regarded as an educator and clinician and...

This episode features my conversation with drummer Allison Miller. Based out of New York,  Allison is an award winning musician, composer and educator who is highly regarded for her jazz improvisational skills showcasing her versatility and dynamic approach to the drum set.  Allison was named as a Rising Star Drummer in Downbeat magazine's 67th Annual Critics Poll and Best Jazz Drummer in Jazz Tim...

This episode features my conversation with drummer Rob “ Beatdown “ Brown. Based out of Toronto, Rob is a self taught musician who discovered his passion for drumming as a teenager and developed his skills by analyzing and playing along with the music that inspired him.  After leaving a full-time retail job to pursue a career in music back in 2012, Rob quickly circulated through the local scene pe...

This episode features my conversation with renowned drummer & educator Jim Riley. Originally growing up in Boston, Jim went on to study at the University of North Texas where he received his degree in Music Education. In 1997, he moved to Nashville and established himself as one of the most respected and versatile drummers there. For 20 years, Jim was the drummer and bandleader for the multi-p...

This episode features my conversation with drummer Davide DiRenzo. Based out of Toronto, Davide is highly regarded as one of Canada’s most versatile and in-demand drummers. He has performed and recorded around the world with a wide range of artists including Cassandra Wilson, jackSoul, Tom Cochrane, Tomi Swick, Holly Cole, David Wilcox, Molly Johnson and many more. In addition to his extensive stu...

This episode features part two of my conversation with drummer Nate Morton.  On this episode, we continue our discussion about his experiences on The Voice and Rockstar series. We also talk about his perspectives around finding success in the music industry and working to find balance in your life. If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, be sure to go back and check out episode 39 which features p...

This episode features part one of my two part conversation with drummer Nate Morton. Based out of Los Angeles, he is the highly regarded drummer for the house band on NBC’s The Voice. Previously, Nate was the drummer for the reality series Rockstar:INXS & Rockstar: Supernova, and was also part of the house band for the Bonnie Hunt Show. Nate has also worked with such diverse artists as Paul St...

This episode features my conversation with drummer David Abbruzzese. Growing up in Texas, David discovered his passion for music early on and began to develop his skills as a drummer through his work with many local bands. In 1991, through a recommendation from drummer Matt Chamberlain,  David went to Seattle to audition for Pearl Jam, who were just getting ready to release their debut album.  He...

This episode features my conversation with drummer Dave Patel. Actively involved in the Toronto music scene for over 30 years as a professional drummer, Dave has played on over seventy albums, many jingles, and has worked extensively with numerous artists in different genres demonstrating his ability to adapt to any musical situation. He was a student at both York University and Humber College, an...

This episode features my conversation with renowned Canadian drummer Ted Warren. Born and raised in Saskatchewan and now currently residing in Southern Ontario, Ted discovered his passion for music at a young age. In addition to becoming inspired by the music of his generation, he also discovered an interest in Jazz. Ted went on to study Music at Montreal’s Mcgill University, and received a certif...

This episode features my conversation with drummer/educator Dave Stark. Born and raised in New York and now residing in Florida, Dave is an in demand freelance drummer, educator and clinician.  He began playing drums at the age of 7 then went on to study with legendary teachers such as Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, Gary Chaffee and many more. After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston on a sch...

This episode features my conversation with drummer and educator, Dave Lewitt. Growing up on Long Island, NY, Dave found his inspiration from listening to the music of the fusion and progressive rock era in the 1970’s where he discovered his passion to become a drummer.  He pursued his studies at The Conservatory of Music at Purchase College in New York. After graduation, he went on to establish a...

On this episode, I welcome back drummer Jamie Wollam for his second appearance on my podcast. Best know as the drummer for the iconic band, Tears For Fears, a position he has held since 2010, Jamie is highly regarded for his impeccable and passionate live performances and creativity as an in demand session musician. I first had the opportunity to interview Jamie last year as he was preparing to he...

This episode features my conversation with drummer Jeff Salem.  Based out of Brampton, Ontario, Jeff is an internationally recognized drummer and educator who’s resume includes working with artists such as Fist, Sword, Saints & Sinners, Lee Aaron, Randy Bachman, Canadian Idol winner Kalan Porter, guitarist Rob Tardik and many more. He is currently the drummer for the renowned tribute act, Epic...

This episode features my conversation with Boston based  drummer Dave DiCenso.  Known for his versatility and his dynamic mastery of the drum set, he began his studies at a young age under the direction of his father, renowned educator Dick DiCenso. Dave went on to establish a successful career working as a sideman for various artists in many different genres, in addition to focusing on his own mu...

On this episode, my guest is award-winning drummer, author and educator Claus Hessler.  Based in Germany, Claus is highly regarded for his mastery of Moeller Technique and Open-Handed Playing approach and has achieved recognition for his creative and innovative drumming concepts. Claus continues to be an in demand and respected educator and has published 6 books, including the award winning Camp D...