THE DRUMMERGY PODCAST with host Fred "Fredrock" Fischer

Reconciling feelings when you lose someone can be a tough emotional road to navigate. Grieving a loss of a celebrity verses grieving the loss of a family member. Music definitely can play a roll in our healing journey. Here's how I have delt with losing those close to me. (from January 9, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at 7a...

Every New Year brings hope and a new sense of purpose. New Year Resolutions have a lot of good intention but few follow through consistently. What about a simple, achievable goal such as making the bed everyday. It's the same in music. Break up those grandiose dreams into smaller and achievable goals. This is the road to success. (from January 2, 2024) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interac...

The best drummer in the world is totally subjective. However, there are differing degrees of ability that contribute to the list of the greatest drummers in the world. Some may say it's a popularity contest........I'd agree that is a big factor. Maybe instead who is the best, it could be who had the most influence. What is your opinion (from December 26. 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and...

If you play music with other people, it's only a matter of time before disagreement and conflict happen. It's unavoidable. So, how should you handle it? Communication is the biggest and most important factor. If nothing is said then nothing is resolved.......that leads to anger and resentment. Here are some tips to consider. (from December 19, 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactiv...

It's important to show gratitude. Can you really express it in an authentic way? How can you bring the emotion and feel into music? Here's one way I think about bringing music to life through heartfelt thanks. (from December 12, 2023) 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. All episodes on YouTub...

KISS and the end of the road, the end of an era. How the band KISS had such a profound and influential impact on so many musicians. (from December 5, 2023) 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. All episodes on YouTube and audio podcast platforms.

Reaching out to people you don't know but want to know can be a very uncomfortable position to be in BUT in order to move forward in your career, it's a necessary step to network with people. The more you get out of your comfort zone, the larger your comfort zone becomes. (from November 28, 2023) The Drummergy Podcast is the live and interactive show about life and music. Every Tuesday morning at...

It can be heavy talking about our mortality but one important aspect is what we will leave behind, what is our legacy? Here's the story of my friendship with world renowned drummer, Peter Magadini. With a huge resume of artist he's played with including Diana Ross, Peter was also known as the preeminent authority on polyrhythms. An active member PAS and one of the board members of Modern Drummer M...

Success is hard to define since it means so many different things to many people. I do believe there are fundamental principals that can lead to the success of what ever it is you are after. (from November 14, 2023)

Song writing is most definitely a special skill set. There are a lot of aspects to song writing but in the end, is it enjoyable for your audience? Instruments in tune, steady tempo, singer on pitch, overall mix and production of the recording can be huge contributing factors. (from November 7, 2023)

When things don't go right, we are quick to see the failure in others. What if the problem is you? Blame yourself and then seek advice from those who can actually help you! (October 31, 2023)

People ask the dreamer what their fall back plan is.....their Plan B? What if we just focused on making Plan A the PLAN? (from October 24, 2023)

Nobody wants to be fired from their band. What if it happens to you? What if you're the one doing the firing? Having open communication about everything can help prevent many of the stereo typical things that break up a band. (from October 17, 2023)

Love it? Hate it? Social media is what ever you allow it to be in your life. If you want to market your self and music career, you got to be where the people are and the people are on social media. (from October 10, 2023)

Workin hard or hardly workin? The Grind sounds like a lot of work and maybe lacking clear vision. Does Grinding produce the desired results or is it doubling down on failure? Get clear on what you want and make a plan! (from October 3, 2023)

Being a professional musician requires a lot of sacrifice in relation to your personal life. Irregular hours, travel, and last minute commitments can mean time away from family. How to make it work. Is there a balance? (from September 26, 2023)

It's one thing when people tell others "you're the best drummer" but it's an arrogant thing to say it about yourself to others. There are many tools available to all of us for promotion. You can be professional and humble. (from September 19, 2023)

Thriving musicians typically have multiple streams of revenue. One of those for me is offering remote recording drums sessions. (from September 12, 2023)

Everyone experiences rejection in the music business. How do you keep your chin up and keep moving forward? Get away from negative people! (from September 5, 2023)

At what point would the stakes be high enough to treat yourself like a professional? Being pro leads to pro opportunities. Being mediocre will leave you in an endless cul-de-sac of disappointment. (from August 29, 2023)

The Tempo is what I say it is, is an arrogant thing to say and a lame excuse for tempo responsibility. What's even worse is arguing about it on stage! Get the band together to agree on tempo and how you'll handle it as a band. (from August 22, 2023)

My first time experiencing World Drum Corp Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis was AWESOME! Seeing the shows of the World and Open Class Corps in person was truly a great experience! (from August 15, 2023)

One of the greatest debates among drummers! Playing to the click (metronome) or not is largely driven by the level of musicians you're dealing with. In the current landscape of the music business, playing to the click has become an industry standard. The click is necessary to thrive in music industry. Not only for accuracy in recording but repeatability in live performances and production. (from A...

Deciding on what is important can truly help you focus on what you need to do! (from August 1, 2023)

Being the best can be subjective. Having knowledge, experience, and some current relevance is beneficial. HOW we relay that information and instruction to students is where the clarity on the best becomes evident. (from July 18, 2023)