In The Groove: A Podcast for Drummers and Musicians

What's up you Groovi humans? This week I wanted to talk about the newness in my life and how I've been adapting and dealing with all the changes that this world has brought us in the past few months. And how it definitely won't be the last time we have to deal with stressful situations caused by unsettling change. Besides that, you get to hear a little snippet of a new jam that I've been working o...

In this week's episode of In The Groove, I talk about how reading the book "Atomic Habits" has steadily changed the person I am today over the past 6-7 months. Forming habits, like anything else, takes work and discipline. But like anything hard, it's usually worth it in the end.  I also share an update on (and play a snippet of) the Richard Spaven transcription I've been talking about for se...

In this week's episode of In The Groove, I had to do some last minute improvising to put out a mini-episode to fill in for what was originally supposed to be a conversation with CEO and owner of Hooke Audio. So instead, I pulled two great quotes from Anthony and reflected on them for a few minutes. I hope you find them as valuable as I did and get you excited for the full conversation.

We made it to episode 10! I know it's not much, but I enjoy celebrating small milestones. In today's episode I spend some time to zoom out and look at the big picture. I ask myself why? Why practice my fundamentals? Why do I even want to get better at drums? Do I really HAVE to be a drummer? (Spoiler alert: no) Thanks for listening.  Follow me on Instagram! @groovi_drums

In this week's episode of In The Groove, I begin the episode with a brief disclaimer in regards to what's going on in the world and still deciding to put out a podcast.  Some things I talk about this week are my change in daily schedule, a little bit about diet, and finally, the importance of gratitude in daily life. Follow me on Instagram @groovi_drums to keep updated with my drumming endeav...

A brief response to the grief, rage, confusion, and sadness that is spreading throughout the world. RIP George Floyd.

This week I had the opportunity to chat with an amazing human being and friend of mine, Ms. Ellen Williams. She's an artist, designer, former comedian, and all around great person. We explore some topics such as common lifestyle choices of creatives, the importance of having a creative outlet other than your "career-oriented" pursuit, being honest with yourself, and more. Check out her art on Inst...

On this week's episode of In The Groove, I explain why I didn't upload a podcast last week and briefly describe how I dealt with the unpleasant situation. The good news is that I turned one of the worst mental days of my life into something positive: a more focused vision with my drumming. And for next week, I can't wait to share the amazing conversation I had with visual artist Ellen Williams, th...

In this week's episode I keep it brief. I discuss my shift in mindset from breadth to depth - going deeper with my current knowledge and skillset rather than trying to stretch myself too thin. Then I talk about an experience I had last week that reminded me that it's OK to be playful every once in a while even though you're serious about achieving greatness. The key is to find balance between play...

In this week's episode of In The Groove I recap the Snoop Dogg transcription I finished last week, talk about what I'm practicing this week (some Richard Spaven), and then dive into the importance of defining your goals and values in order to create a roadmap to achieve them. I even get a little vulnerable and share my "personal manifesto" of values and how I want to live my life. To stay up to da...

On this week's episode I share my thoughts regarding how we can reframe doubt and even welcome it, how I find and make the most out of inspiration whenever I can, and what I'm practicing lately. Doubt is something that can be anxiety-provoking and even threatening to our dreams/goals. But I hope this episode helps make it a little less scary and something that can eventually be met face-to-face. H...

As some of you know, I’m a huge proponent of physical health and its effects on improving our overall wellness, and consequently, our musicianship. Last week I completed my 100th workout in a row, so I figured I'd talk about why I'm such an ambassador of fitness. 

In this episode of In The Groove I recap some of the highlights from the past week. They include transcribing Adam Deitch, not drinking coffee for four days, and talking with strangers from Instagram! You can find a picture of the handwritten transcription in my most recent blog post "Being Open & Present". To stay up to date on new episodes, drumming videos, and blog posts: Follow me on Instagram...

Welcome to my first ever podcast: In The Groove Since this is the first episode, I spend a little time talking about why I even wanted to start a podcast. Then I share my thoughts about entering the "Actual Proof Challenge" drumming competition, comparison, and the importance of setting goals. My goal is to help drummers and musicians become more well rounded humans through their instrument. My op...