The Drum Shed Podcast

Joe Styppa - Drummer, Producer, Artist, Songwriter based in South Germany. Joe has a cool studio near the border of Germany and Switzerland in what sounds like idyllic surroundings. He is a dad and husband too and we talk little about the family side as well as music. Joe appeared in the Mike Dolbear room earlier this year at the Europe Drum Show, just 45 minutes up the road from him. We talked ab...

A Chat with Tom Howarth about his upcoming session at the UK Drum Show on Sunday 19th October at 10:30am, in the "Sound Advice: Education with Evans" room (HALL 10) Spaces are limited to 20, so book for free NOW! https://daddario.formstack.com/forms/soundadvicedrumshow_tomhowarth We chat about all sorts in this episode but do try to keep to the topic of Drums although we may drift off now and then...

Bob Wynne from Bobs Drum School talks with Matt & Riza about his new room with Evans at the UK Drum Show. Bob has been working in the background since the last time we spoke on bringing a new experience room to the UK Drum Show this year. Supported by D'Addario, Evans, Promark and Sonor, Bob is hosting 2 days of sessions with a long list of artists running 40 minute sessions for up to 20 peopl...

Interview with Groove Drum Company - Luis Filipe Teixeira from Portugal Aurea and Matt catch up and get a glimpse into the world of High end drum making from Luis makes his own shells. Luis makes beautiful Snare Drums and Drum kits with all different finishes from Wraps to High Gloss wood finishes out of high grade wood veneers in his home town in Portugal and ships worldwide. Check out his amazin...

Episode 24 season 2, We talked about to Mel and Riza about their trip to Denmark, Jams, Drum Builders, the Texas Shuffle and routes from Peter Erskine. Enjoy this casual catch up episode:) Thanks for listening. Matt, Riza and Mel :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with Aurea - Episode 23 (s2) Matt and Aurea chat about The Drum Hang event hosted by Mozzie Drums in Norwich last week and upcoming events such as Thomas Lang Masterclass in Norwich, Anika Nilles at Ronnie Scotts and of course the UK Drum Show! Matt has grabbed a second hand bargain that he is very impressed with.. The video of this episode is also available on YouTube under @mattfdrums (...

Ep 22 (s2) Drum Hang with Dan Moss @mozziedrums (Instagram, Youtube) www.mozziedrums.co.uk Dan from mozziedrums came in to tell Matt about his new venture following the closure of PMT. Dan is doing lots for the Drumming Community in the Norwich / Norfolk area and has 2 upcoming EVENTS FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST 2025 there are only a couple of tickets left for his debut Drum Hang in Norwich with performanc...

Ep21 (s2) Freddie Gee Academy 25! - Riza tells all! In this episode, Matt is in Portugal on his holiday and Riza is buzzing from his experience at the 25th Freddie Gee Drum Academy where he and 76 other drummers spent a few days hanging out and taking lessons from an amazing group of professional drummers. Hear Riza's feedback on his experience which was Riza's 5th time attending. Check out Freddi...

Chat with Jeremy from Lowboy Beaters (Episode 20 of Season 2) Matt & Riza chat about these very special Bass Drum Beaters with the man who makes them. Jeremy, based in California certainly brought the Cali Sunshine to our evening as he tells us about the concept and the various customisation options available to buy direct from him at www.lowboybeaters.com or from other suppliers. Riza who is...

Creative Flow with Christin Neddens. Episode 19 (s2) Christin is back following the launch of her new book "Creative Flow". It was great to catch up with her again after our last chat back in December 2024! Christin Neddens describes herself as a Drummer, Creator, Influencer and now the Author of "Creative Flow" her new paperback book with 127 pages which will last any drummer many years and provi...

"Air In my Shuffle" Matt and Riza are back with a slightly new format discussing what we have been up to recently, including Jam Nights, and Purchases. Riza talks about his new Low Boy Bass Drum Beater, which we will have more on later as we have since spoken to Low Boy who have agreed to come in on a show soon.. Riza also asks how other diabetic drummers manage with gigs. Next week we have Christ...

Episode 17 Part 2 Chat with Nish gets a little mote geeky Education, Grades, Our Favourite Drum Kits and colours. Matt's plan to buy a Handpan, (Meinl of course) Being a Nobody, Changing from Left handed to Right handed set ups and alternative Microphones for Podcasting Thanks to Nishan for a very geeky drum hang, and we hope you enjoy the Part 2 of A Chat with Nish! Thanks for listening. Matt Hos...

Chat with Nish, Geeking out with a little bit of therapy.. Meet Nishan Chady who I met through the Mike Johnston's Family of Students at mikeslessons.com We have met up at the UK Drum Show and like a chat about drum gear and so on. We talk about Drum Shops past and present, teaching, hybrid drumming and general chit chat. This is Part One of this Two Part Episode. Thanks for listening and please b...

Chat with Tim Baltes! In this Episode Matt catches up with Tim also known as @timbofromkeno on instagram and YouTube. Tim talks about his move from the US to France and tells us some stories about his experience in the world of Drumming. We discuss his drumless tracks on bandcamp https://slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com/ Go Check it out! Drum Shows, Drum Shops and gear also feature as you would expec...

"Jam on Pasta Night?" Riza and Matt talk about going to Jam night as Riza tempts Matt to brave the stage, the only thing is, it's on a Thursday which is clearly Pasta Night.... What a dilemma ;) Also on the agenda is an update on Riza's progress with Mikes Lessons Sessions and the challenges it presents. We discuss the Facebook Group comments on drum shops and customer service. We briefly talk abo...

Camp Catch Up with Aurea , Episode 14 of Season 2. Matt is joined by Aruea Garrido who is bursting to tell us about her "Life Changing" experience in Folsom California. No Andy in this episode, but sit back and enjoy this very enthusiastic and inspiring conversation. Thanks for Listening Matt & Andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 13 - A Catch up with Matt & Andy. This week it's just us catching up on a busy few days. Matt has a new Dixon Little Roomer Kit, custom made in Neo Mint. Matt and Archie have been hanging out with Zack Grooves and his band Everything Yes at the Jazz Cafe and Mark Guiliana also at the Jazz Cafe all within the last week! and we both have received Christin Neddens, new book "Creative Flow...

Episode 12 of Season 2 We chat with Aurea Garrido about the Benny Greb Clinic and her pending trip to Camp with Mike Johnston in Folsom, California. We know Aurea from the Mikeslessons.com family group and have met up a few time at gigs, clinics and the UK Drum Show. Aurea talks about the Benny Greb Clinic we went to in Southampton held by Graham Russell Drums and Meinl in April 2025.She also tell...

Ep:11 S2 We got to speak to Benny at his Clinic at The Drill in Lincoln on 14th April 2025 Jake Harris from Into Music invited us to do a quick podcast interview before the gig.  We interviewed Jake and Benny briefly in person and we also bumped into Ben Smith (@sixfootsticks_drums) a local drummer and customer / friend of Into Music moments before we witnessed the marvellous clinic by the “G...

Episode 10 Part 2. We chat with Bob Wynne from Bob's Drum School @bobdrumschool on Instagram and other Social Media. Bob has been teaching drums for many years in the North of England and has been involved with Drumming for a long time, so he has a few stories to tell. In this 2 part interview we cover many topics around education, influences, the increase of positive female role models in the wor...

Episode 10 Part 1. We chat with Bob Wynne from Bob's Drum School @bobdrumschool on Instagram and other Social Media. Bob has been teaching drums for many years in the North of England and has been involved with Drumming for a long time, so he has a few stories to tell. In this 2 part interview we cover many topics around education, influences, the increase of positive female role models in the wor...

Neo Mint Thins ft. Zack Grooves ZACK and his confession of a secret LOVE! We have been away for a week or two but we are certainly BACK ! This week has a little minty twist as we managed to catch up with Zack one of his two UK Clinics in March 2025. Paul from Dixon Drums and the lovely Andy Anderson from Drumshop UK in Washington Tyne&Wear (Newcastle to us southerners) put on an amazing evenin...

Episode 8 of Season 2, Throwing Your Toys Out Of Your Pram! Matt & Andy have a slightly more serious chat about that time when you feel like it's time to quit the drums! Andy had recently felt like The Drums were NOT for him and it sparked a conversation about some of the difficulties musicians face and the struggles of drumming. The message here I guess, is that lots of people go through the...

Episode 7 - Interview with Highfade's Drummer Calvin Davidson Whilst on their busy US tour, Calvin found time to pull into a "Truck Stop" on the way to their gig in Portland Maine USA! They are still touring America so check out their tour dates at https://highfademusic.live/ The band will be in Europe and back to the UK in May 2025 What a lovely bloke and we are very grateful to Calvin for sparin...

Andy's Back From The Barbershop! and looking younger..... We are clearly tired in this episode but we chat about drums, and some events coming up soon. Cymbal Talk and Matt's swapped out his kit in the studio, so we chat about the need for change to help inspire creativity... Enjoy and Thanks for Listening! Matt & Andy Recorded 17/2/2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...