Todd Blackmon

Essential Drummer Podcasts

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Welcome to the Essential Drummer Podcast, I'm your drummer, Todd Blackmon, your Essential Drummer. So stop your practice time because it is time to get your facts straight. This podcast will help you become a better musician whether you are or not. So stop reading and start listening.

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Todd Blackmon

Episodes

UNT Jazz Workshop: Storytime 17.04.2020 29:32

In this episode I will talk about the time I went to the UNT Jazz Workshop and what I greatly Learned from this experience. I will mention who will benefit from this workshop and some insights I learned while attending this workshop. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com

Piano Bars: Do and Don't do this 10.04.2020 20:51

In this episode, I will talk about the essentials of the piano bar gig, what to expected, and what not to do on the piano bar gig. There will be some cool Pro Tips and what mindset you should have on these gigs. Plus a little bragging on how fun it is to play these types of gigs as well. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.co...

Dynamics!!! The Forgotten Technique 02.04.2020 19:48

This is a big topic to talk about. This episode is not just for musicians, but for DRUMMERS. I talk about examples (Like the Big Band Music) and exercises on how and why this is important, and how you you can implement this into your practice routine. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com

Advanced Metronome Practice Part 2 26.03.2020 18:23

In this episode, I will be talking about how we practice the Metronome and how we can go EVEN further with the practice of timing and how to get better with the levels of metronome practice. In part two there will be more advanced stuff that you never thought of. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com

Advanced Metronome Practice Part 1 20.03.2020 18:48

In this episode, I will be talking about how we practice the Metronome and how we can go further with the practice of timing and how to get better with the levels of metronome practice. In part two there will be more advanced stuff that you never thought of. If you have any questions or interested in private online lessons email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com

Fills, THE RIGHT WAY!!! 12.03.2020 19:21

Fills for drummers is the most challenging thing for them and I will mention different levels and ideas on how to get better on making fills and getting the right Ideas about them. If you want to have some Private Online Lessons with me then email me at percussioncanbeflammable@gmail.com

My time with Butch Miles (Drummer for Count Basie Orchestra) 05.03.2020 21:29

This is the first episode were I talk about my time when I was studying with the legendary drummer Butch Miles at Texas State University, who's played with many groups like Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Tony Bennett, and many more. Join in and learn what a great man and drummer Mr. Miles is and what great knowledge he had to offer.  Here is Butch Miles link: http://www.butchmiles.com If you have...