Drummers Pathway Podcast

On this episode, my guest is Tim Buell, who as a Nashville-based drummer, has toured with several artists (Cody Fry, Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann & Remedy Drive) He also records drums for clients all over the world from both his home studio as well as other Nashville-based studios.

In addition to touring and recording, Tim is passionate about creating educational resources through the courses and eBooks available at his website and maintains a roster of private students both virtually and in-person at his studio in Nashville. 

Tim has also spent many years transcibing drum parts from iconic songs and drum solos and his work have been featured by Zildjian, Vic Firth, Drummerworld, and the Percussive Arts Society as well as numerous educational projects.

In our interview today, we talk about his transition on being primarily a touring drummer, to shifting his focus to education and recording. We also discuss the importance of staying true to yourself and why it’s important to know your strengths and value as an artist.

Follow Tim at https://www.timbuellmusic.com

On this episode, my guest is Mike Trebilcock. Best known as the leader of the power-pop/punk band The Killjoys, Mike is a prolific film composer, songwriter, producer and multi-intrumentalist. He has created unique scores, themes, and songs for feature films, theatrical productions and podcasts, including the theme for this show. 

He is also the singer/songwriter/guitarist/for the horror-rock band Sematary Spawn which features music from many of the films he has been the composer for. Mike continues to be in demand for his work in many different genres and situations.

In our interview today, we discuss his background and how he developed his interest in songwriting and composition. We also discuss what it’s like to work in collaborative situations and why it’s important to be adaptable in order to help others achieve their own artistic visions.

Follow Mike at https://www.miketrebilcockmusic.com

On this episode, my guest  is Mike Indovina, who began his career as a drummer and went on to become an established recording, mixing, and mastering engineer who has worked with hundreds of artists in multiple genres ranging from punk, rock, pop, hip hop and more.  

He is also the author of a #1 Amazon best selling book, “The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio”.

In addition, Mike is a successful coach who established his masteryourmix.com website where he has helped teach thousands of aspiring studio engineers how to create pro-level recordings and mixes from their home studios.

In our interview today, we discuss his transition from being a working drummer to establishing himself as a much sought after  recording engineer and coach.

We also talk about the value of seeking out any opportunities and experiences to learn about our interests but also why it’s important to develop a plan to ensure that our skills are focused to help achieve our goals and commit to completing our projects, which are too often abandoned because we lack the confidence we require to see things through.

Follow Mike at https://mikeindovina.com

 

On this episode, my guest is Canadian drummer/educator, Chris Lesso.

In addition to establishing a successful freelance career, Chris is a highly regarded educator and motivator who has established the LTR Method of learning (Life Through Rhythm) and continues to inspire and coach the next generation of drummers.

In our interview, we talk about his experiences as a student and why it's essential to always keep focusing on confidence and curiosity over comparison and competitiveness as well as always celebrating your unique musical voice.

Follow Chris at https://chrislesso.com

On this episode, my guest is renowned Canadian drummer/educator, Paul DeLong.

Best known for his work with Canadian Rock legend Kim Mitchell, he has gone on to establish a successful career through his work with such diverse artists as Domenic Troiano, David Blamires, Lawrence Gowan, David Clayton-Thomas, Roger Hodgson, Rik Emmett, Lighthouse and many more. He's also an in demand session drummer and respected educator.

In our interview, we talk about his early experiences and how he established a professional career, and why it's essential to always keep developing your skills and maintain a professional attitude to be successful in the music business.

Follow Paul at https://pauldelong.com

On this episode, my guest is internationally recognized drummer, educator, and author, Stephane Chamberland.

Through his extensive studies with many renowned teachers including Dom Famularo and the legendary Jim Chapin, he has taken those lessons and dedicated his life to sharing his passion and expertise to drummers all around the world.

In our interview, we talk about his dedication to his studies from an early age, the value of finding a mentor, the importance of being confident in yourself and why it’s essential to embrace new opportunities.

Follow Stephane at https://stephanechamberland.com/en/home/