THE DRUMMERGY PODCAST with host Fred "Fredrock" Fischer

Ok, the First of the year has come and gone......did you already give up on your New Year Resolutions? Inspiration and motivation can fade. So what should you do about it? Have a plan and reach your goals! The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

With each New Year, comes the excitement to make changes. Many times these changes are short lived desires that fade quickly. Procrastination, lack of motivation, fear of change, and no plan to REALLY change can keep us all from living the life we want. You want to change but you wait to take action. So if NOT NOW......WHEN?! The Drummergy Podcast is live and interactive show about life and music....

No matter what has ever happened in my life, MUSIC has always been there for me. As the year is winding down and heading into a new year, I think most of us take time to reflect on the past year. The good, the bad, the ugly. The year started with loosing my Mom, followed by an exciting spring and summer of music only to be abruptly interrupted by breaking my leg! What were your challenges and succ...

The Drummergy Podcast (from December 17, 2024). In order for you to move forward with a career in the music business........actually any business, you will have to do things that make you nervous, scared, uneasy....uncomfortable. What you want is just on the other side of discomfort. Just walk through it.....you'll be glad you did. The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life...

I'm often asked who I think is the BEST drummer in the world followed by who I think the WORST drummer is! So many factors play a role in what we "like" verses what actual talent is. Maybe it's all a matter of opinion. Style of music, success of the band or individual, what impresses us, how old the music might be.....the era. What are your opinions? The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interacti...

There are endless situations and reasons we play music. For many musicians, music is simply a hobby. Something the love and do occasionally and maybe make a little money here and there. For others, music is their sole income. Now enter the opinions on what everyone thinks everyone else should be doing and speculating on each others intentions. The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show...

An Electronic Press Kit is necessary when soliciting yourself or band for work. Here are things to consider to be the obvious choice. The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

STOP! When you refer to the stage as "the office" you are degrading all the time and effort, the soul searching, the discovery, the love of your craft, and the work involved to be on that stage. The stage is a special place that not everyone gets to experience. So just stop! The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on You...

My first guest, Mary Fischer aka The Producer! Find out where her love of music started, how she got involved with singing, becoming a recognizable force on the music scene, plus her journey in becoming a recording and mix engineer. (from November 12, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook....

Making the right musical decisions can be a complex task. Our time spent with our instruments and experiences should help us develop the skills to play appropriately and come to those choices efficiently. Plus having an awareness of what everyone else is bring to the music table helps create the art that you desire to make. (from November 5, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive...

I think many of us how some kind of self awareness of our abilities. Area's of strength and area's that need improvement. What about those who are out there that need to improve but are unaware and overly confident?.......or worse, tell people how great they are? Here are my thought's. (from October 29, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesda...

Your band logo can say a lot about your band. Is it easily recognizable, memorable, distinguishable, and consistent? Your band logo may be the first thing, the first introduction to your band. Here are some things to consider and some great examples from some of the biggest names in the industry. (from October 22, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. E...

When it comes to social media and promotion, the trends change FAST! Keeping up can be a chore or feel like you're always behind. Careful and strategic planning will provide the best results. HOW you approach this is IMPORTANT! Begging, making yourself look small, and general annoyance can definitely cause people to turn away and ignore. Throw in politics and game over. Here are some thoughts to h...

Is it really necessary for a local band to have a manager? How many shows (realistically) are you doing a year? Isn't more important for the band to have the relationship with the venues? What are these "managers" doing that you couldn't handle on your own? (from October 8, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST o...

When a live a music venue closes, changes name, ownership, managers, and way of doing business, sometimes the cliental and musicians get upset. They don't realize what all is involved in owning and operating a business. (from October 1, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

Words of promise and hand shakes are fine until something goes wrong. Emails and texts MIGHT provide an additional layer of protection but having a written contract, an agreement between you and the venue, can protect everyone in the long run. Having a clear understanding of expectations is key. The problem is that most bands are not really "in" business......but that venue is! (from September 24,...

Being in the music business requires odd hours, last minute situations, sacrifice, time away from home, and strain on your personal relationships. It's not an easy situation for either side so what do you need to do? (from September 17, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST on YouTube and Facebook.

Is It OK to Replace Your Singer? The Drummergy Podcast (from September 10, 2024) Some of the most famous bands in the world have successfully replaced their singers. Maybe they we're fired, or maybe they passed away. Sometimes the fans embrace the change while others criticize or completely abandon the band. Some would claim these people are the best in the business and assuming so much is at stak...

Viewer Questions Answered. The Drummergy Podcast (from September 3, 2024) Viewer interaction and input has always been an integral part of The Drummergy Podcast. Here's a discussion based on viewer questions and topics! The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST

Breaking my leg has been one of the most painful moments in my life! Not only did it immediately disrupt everything, all the momentum I had, I wasn't prepared for the recovery time. 3 months of not walking turned into 4 months. Wheelchair, walker, crutches, re-learning to walk, physical therapy, lack of sleep, and the mental anguish. Second guessing myself and self worth. I wasn't prepared, I don'...

My world came to a screeching halt when I broke my leg in Indianapolis following DCI Finals! Here's what happened and most importantly what my mindset was and choosing to focus on what I could do versus what I couldn't do. (from August 20, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9am EST.

Have I Ever FAILED??? The Drummergy Podcast. It was brought to my attention that I only talk about my success......but what about the things I've done and failed at? It's TRUE, not every thing goes they way I want or hoped for. Failures can be embarrassing as well. (from August 6, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7am MST/9a...

Are Bar Bands the Dishwashers of the Music Biz? The Drummergy Podcast Matt Starr made a post asking if Bar Bands were the dishwashers of the music business. As you can imagine the response covered just about every group of musicians from beginners to pros. The point being, everyone starts their music journey somewhere, but does it EVER progress? Some musicians view themselves as being trapped in a...

When it comes to money and music, so many musicians say they don't care about the money or that they aren't worried about it. There are many reasons for this. Good day job, just a hobby, just want the experience, or they never realized that you could love to play music AND get paid for it. It would seem the "system" is built to be against musicians.....in some cases that is true. Here are my thoug...

Going to auditions can make everyone a little nervous. Here are some ways to prepare so you have the best experience and hopefully the outcome you desire. (from July 16,2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the show about life and music. Video available on YouTube