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Drummers Pathway Podcast

This show features conversations with drummers, educators and other creative artists sharing their experiences and discussing the paths they have followed to pursue a life in the arts.  We have all achieved success and faced challenges in a variety of different ways and through these discussions, we will learn about how the choices we make can determine the paths that we are meant  to follow.

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Episode 84 - Pat Steward (Working With Bryan Adams &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/10/27

This episode features my conversation with Pat Steward.Based in Vancouver, Pat is known for his work with Bryan Adams, particularly on the legendary album Reckless. His drumming on tracks like "Summer of '69," "Kids Wanna Rock," and "One Night Love Affair" is widely celebrated. As a sought-after session player, Pat has collaborated with artists including Odds, Colin James, Matthew Good, and Jann Arden, among others. He's highly regarded for bringing his passion and positive energy to every

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Episode 83 - Bart Robley (Unlocking Opportunities &...

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2025/10/13

This episode features my conversation with Bart Robley.Based in Southern California, Bart is a member of the Sam Morrison Band and maintains an active freelance career. As an educator, Bart has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring drummers. He has conducted workshops, masterclasses, and clinics across the globe, inspiring students to unlock their musical potential. In addition to his contributions as an educator, Bart is also an accomplished author. His books on

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Episode 82 - Jeremy Steinkoler (Finding The Groove &...

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2025/09/29

This episode features my conversation with Jeremy Steinkoler.Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jeremy is the drummer with the funk/jazz trio Mo’Fone, and a sought-after sideman. His resume spans multiple genres and includes collaborations with many other top musicians around the Bay Area. Jeremy is a passionate educator, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the BandWorks music program as well as Founder and Director of the East Bay Drum School. He is an accomplished author and his book "Finding the

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Episode 81 - Mark Schulman (Conquering Life's Stage...

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2025/09/15

This episode features my conversation with Mark Schulman. Mark is a world-renowned drummer with over 30 years of experience performing on the biggest stages around the globe. From 2006 to 2021, Mark was the touring drummer for international superstar Pink. He has also worked with Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Cher, Simple Minds, and others over his career. Mark has drawn from his high-pressure performance background to build a thriving career as a corporate keynote speaker and bestselling

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Episode 79 - Rick Marotta (Creative Simplicity &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/08/18

This episode features my conversation with the legendary Rick Marotta. Rick began drumming at the age of 19 and quickly established his session career, going on to record with artists including Steely Dan, James Taylor, Carly Simon, John Lennon, Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, and many others. Known for his dynamic yet simple approach, his work has influenced many musicians throughout his decades - long career. Rick has also composed music for television including the hit series Everybody Loves

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Episode 78 - Brandon Green (Drum Ergonomics & Fitness...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/08/04

This episode features my conversation with Brandon Green.Brandon is an internationally recognized biomechanics and fitness expert who specializes in optimizing performance and preventing injury for drummers. He’s the founder of Drum Mechanics and the creator of the Drum Fitness Program — an affordable, science-based training system designed to help drummers build strength, improve endurance, and play pain-free for life. In this episode, we discuss the importance of ergonomics, maintaining

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Episode 76 - Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors, Creative...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/07/07

This episode features my conversation with Aaron Comess.Growing up in Dallas, Texas and based in New York for the last 3 decades, Aaron is best know as the drummer for the multi-platinum funk-rock band Spin Doctors. Known for his creativity and innovative drumming style, Aaron is also an active session musician who has played on over 200 albums throughout his professional career. Aaron also maintains an active solo career and has released numerous albums featuring his own compositions and

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Episode 74 - Dylan Wissing (Creativity In The Session...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/06/09

This episode features my conversation with Dylan Wissing.Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, Dylan is a session drummer who has recorded for artists including John Legend, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem. He is best known as the drummer on Alicia Keys’ Grammy award-winning hit “Girl on Fire” Highly regarded for his creativity and expertise in recreating classic drum tracks, he also teaches the art of recording and session drumming at his website “Creating The Sound. In our conversation we talk

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Episode 71 - Ciara Chinniah (Odd Times, Embracing...

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2025/04/28

This episode features my conversation with UK based drummer & educator Ciara Chinniah.As a graduate of the ACM Music College in London, Ciara has played many theatre shows and performed in bands across the UK, Europe and America. Embracing her passion for odd time signatures, she’s described as a Pop/Rock drummer with a progressive edge. Ciara is an in-demand educator and has established a successful series of drum camps for woman focusing on empowerment and breaking down barriers. She was the

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Episode 68 - Migdalia Van Der Hoven (Challenging...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/03/31

This episode features my conversation with Migdalia Van Der Hoven.Born and raised in Mexico, Migdalia studied at the Berklee College of Music and is now based in the UK. She’s an internationally acclaimed drummer renowned for her versatility. Currently active in UK musical theatre, her credits include the shows SIX the Musical, Little Shop Of Horrors, Cake the Musical and working with The Royal Shakespeare Company. As the leader of the Migdalia Van Der Hoven Quartet, she has released 2 projects

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Episode 67 - Stanton Moore (New Orleans Traditions &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/03/17

This episode features my conversation with Stanton Moore.Stanton is best known as the founding member and drummer of the New Orleans funk band Galactic. His distinctive style blends the rich rhythmic traditions of New Orleans with elements of funk, jazz, and rock. Beyond Galactic, Stanton has established himself as a sought-after session musician, collaborating with artists across multiple genres. He’s also released several acclaimed solo albums. As an educator, Stanton shares his knowledge through

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Episode 66 - Nic Collins (Genesis, Honouring Legacy &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/03/03

This episode features my conversation with Nic Collins. As the son of music legend Phil Collins, Nic has gone on to establish his own path as professional drummer and honour his father’s legacy When he was still a teenager, Nic became the drummer for his father’s Not Dead Yet solo tour and was later invited to take over the drumset chair for the final Genesis tour. Currently, Nic is touring with Mike & The Mechanics and is also involved in his own original projects. In our conversation, we

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Episode 65 - Drum Recording Roundtable (Featuring...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/02/24

This episode, I had the pleasure to be joined by drummers Matt Starr, Victor Indrizzo and Jamie Wollam in a roundtable discussion on the subject of drum recording.It was a great opportunity to share ideas and perspectives for recording drums in a home studio environment with these highly regarded musicians. In our conversation, we talk about how they got started and how their processes have evolved over the years. We also discuss how to stay motivated when working on your own and why reaching out

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Episode 64 - Adam Bowman (Finding Joy & Purpose In...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/02/17

This episode features my conversation with Adam Bowman. Based out of Guelph, Ontario, Adam is an accomplished drummer and respected educator known for his musicality and versatility across different genres. Throughout his career, Adam has toured extensively and contributed to numerous albums as a session player. In addition to his live and studio work, he is actively involved as an accompanist for modern and contemporary dance classes with IMAGEO Artworks and Dancetheatre David Earle. As an

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Episode 63 - Mike Dawson (Drum Candy Podcast &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/02/03

This episode features my conversation with drummer Mike Dawson. Based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mike is the Chief Creative Officer for Drum Factory Direct and also the host of the popular Drum Candy podcast. Prior to his current role with Drum Factory Direct, Mike was the Managing Editor for Modern Drummer magazine from 2004 - 2020, and along with Mike Johnston, was the co-host of the popular Modern Drummer Podcast. Mike maintains an active online presence and is highly regarded for his

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Episode 62 - Paul Wertico (Creative Explorations &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2025/01/20

This episode features my conversation with drummer Paul Wertico.Based out of Chicago, Paul is highly regarded for his fearless approach, artistry and musicality. He is best known for being the legendary Pat Metheny’s drummer for 18 years, during which he recorded multiple Grammy award winning albums. Paul is a bandleader and prolific composer who has released numerous projects under his own name. Frequently sought after for his creativity, his work can also be heard on hundreds of recordings

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Episode 53 - Matt Starr (Working with Sarah McLachlan...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2024/09/30

This episode features my conversation with drummer, Matt Starr.Born and raised in Toronto, Matt began his musical studies at the age of 5 learning the violin. At 13, it was his discovery of the Beatles and drummer Ringo Starr which launched his journey as a drummer. Matt pursued formal music education at the University Of Toronto, but after a couple of years, felt that it wasn’t what he was seeking and left to pursue other options. In search of inspiration, he traveled to New Jersey to study with

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Episode 52 - Mike Sleath (Working with Shawn Mendes &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2024/09/16

This episode features my conversation with drummer, Mike Sleath. Based out of Toronto, Mike is best know as the drummer for internationally acclaimed artist, Shawn Mendes. Developing his passion for music at a young age and led by his perseverance and positivity, Mike has navigated his own way through the music industry. His energy and enthusiasm for his work is infectious and he has become highly sought after by numerous artists for both live and studio work. In our conversation we talk about his

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Episode 51 - Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz (Industry...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2024/09/03

On this episode, I’d like to welcome back drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz for his second appearance on my podcast.Bermuda is best known as the drummer with the iconic "Weird Al" Yankovic, which is a position he has held for over 4 decades. In between projects with Weird Al, he continues to play and record with other L.A. area artists and maintains an active online presence.In our conversation we discuss the concepts behind a series of articles he wrote for DRUM magazine entitled “Tips Of The Trade”,

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Episode 50 - Chris McHugh (Working In Nashville &...

Drummers Pathway Podcast ·

2024/08/19

This episode features my conversation with drummer Chris McHugh. Chris moved to Nashville from New Jersey in 1985 to start his professional career. Known for his rock solid grooves, he is highly regarded as one of Nashville’s most respected session drummers. His work can be found on multiple gold & platinum selling albums from artists such as Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Amy Grant, Toby Keith, Rascal Flats and many more. I first became aware of Chris through with work with

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