Essential Drummer Podcasts
Essential Drummer Podcasts
Todd Blackmon
Welcome to the Essential Drummer Podcast, I'm your drummer, Todd Blackmon, your Essential Drummer. So stop your practice time because it is time to get your facts straight. This podcast will help you become a better musician whether you are or not. So stop reading and start listening.
Branding, Outfits, and Gear
In this episode we are giving tips on how to brand yourself and make yourself look really nice on a budget and get the dream gear you want without breaking the bank https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Oct 30, 2023
16 min
To Take the Gig or Not Take the Gig... That is the Question
Sometimes it is hard to turn down a gig but hopefully this episode helps with that https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Oct 23, 2023
11 min
How to do booking in a Cover/Original Band to make more money
In this Episode, we will be talking about how to book more gigs as a cover/original band to make more money and make a living doing what we love. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Dec 29, 2022
32 min
How gear can help you in any musical situation
In this Episode, we will be talking about how your gear can play a big part of helping you and your band in any musical situation whether you are playing for you or subbing for another drummer in another band. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Dec 29, 2022
30 min
Playing with a Loop Pedal Player (and how to survive) 😅
In this Episode, we will be talking about playing with a Loop Pedal Player and how to survive the gig and get paid over and over again. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Feb 23, 2022
14 min
Classical vs. Jazz Who is better 🤫
In this Episode, we will be talking about Who is a better musician, Classical or Jazz Musician and why is that. I will say that I have both degrees in this field and I am very passionate in this area. Listen for more details on this epic battle.  https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Dec 11, 2021
26 min
Standards and When to Leave a Band
In this Episode, we will be talking about what to do if there is a band you don't like and when to get out of it. Emotional health is so import for a musician that if we don't have that it shows in the music. To learn more listen to the podcast. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Dec 4, 2021
23 min
What Does the Modern Musician need to know
In this Episode, we will be talking about what does the modern musician need to know and it is important because musicians need to know what skills they need or do not need to know. https://beacons.ai/essentialdrummer
Jan 29, 2021
18 min
Live Vs. Studio Recording: Which one is better to Listen to?
In this Episode, we will be talking about the difference between the Live Recording and Studio Recording, what are some things to look out for or consider, and which is better for a musician to listen to. https://linktr.ee/essentialdrummer
Sep 13, 2020
17 min
The Imagination Book Concept: More uses of the Stick Control, Syncopation, and New Breed Book
In this Episode, I will give you some knowledge and ideas about the imagination book concept using the Stick Control, Syncopation, and New Breed Book. https://linktr.ee/essentialdrummer
Aug 31, 2020
21 min
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