The Christian Drummer's Podcast
The Christian Drummer's Podcast
Johnny Simmons
A podcast for those who serve the Church from behind the kit. Other musicians are enthusiastically welcomed. Everything from technical concerns to theology.
Episode Twelve: Anastasis, Metamorphosis
I explain why the podcast went away and why I hope that it doesn't again. Like and share and review and maybe I'll stick around. But seriously, thanks to all my listeners.
Oct 12, 2017
10 min
Episode Eleven: Spirit, Truth, Heaven, and Drum Parts
On this episode: more on the fundamentals of leading worship and how to come up with musical drum parts. LIKE! SHARE! Brought to you by the Texas Worship Podcast Federation™
Sep 17, 2016
24 min
Episode Ten: Johnnymas Edition
In this episode, we begin a series on worship and another on learning drum parts. Merry Johnnymas!
Jul 28, 2016
26 min
Episode Nine: How to Practice, and Subversion through Service.
In this episode, we discuss the principles behind effective practicing, and go deeper into how one deals with troubling situations playing in Churches. Brought to you by the Texas Worship Podcast Federation™!
Jun 3, 2016
30 min
Episode Eight: Ascension Day: Drummers in Heaven!
For this episode I'm posting the audio from a video I made teaching on the Ascension of Christ. The Ascension of our Lord is the reason we have access to the Father. It's a big deal! Hope you enjoy the lesson and are blessed by it.
May 2, 2016
43 min
Episode Seven: Prince, Challenging Environments, and Charts
Lots of content this time: What we can learn from Prince, dealing with challenges in the "secular" and Christian worlds, and the basics of chart reading.
Apr 25, 2016
43 min
Episode Six: Non-Drumming Edition
A special St. Patrick's Day episode to inspire you in your calling.
Mar 17, 2016
47 min
Episode Five: Skillz, Rehearsals, and Big Words
In this episode, we discuss developing one's skills, how to make rehearsal easy and what the heck "permutations" means.
Feb 29, 2016
39 min
Episode Four: Spoiling Egypt, Monitors, and Rhythm Combos
In this episode, we discuss the use of cultural artifacts, how to hear the rest of the band, and how to work on smooth rhythmic transitions.
Feb 5, 2016
40 min
Episode Three: Gardening, Church Gear, and Basic Rhythms
This time, we continue looking at drumming and dominion, we discuss Church drum sets, and learn the basic rhythms of all popular music. Listen! Share! Review on iTunes! Yay!
Jan 21, 2016
39 min
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