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Drummers on Drumming

Ben Hilzinger
Drumming
Music Production
Music Industry
Big Fat Snare Drum
Jazz
Drummers On Drumming
Creativity
Mental Health
Nine Inch Nails
The Beatles
Recording Techniques
Radiohead
Imposter Syndrome
Music
Led Zeppelin
Drumming Techniques
Drum Education
Live Performance
Miles Davis
Touring

A podcast for drummers who think too much. Ben Hilzinger talks to the greats about creativity, identity, staying sane, and finding purpose behind the kit. Got a question for The Drum Panel? Submit it HERE for a chance to have it discussed on the show. --- Powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. For more inforamtion, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram.

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This week on Drummers on Drumming, I’m revisiting a conversation I had with Jason McGerr back in 2021.

Jason has been the drummer for Death Cab for Cutie since 2002. He’s also a longtime teacher, session player, and engineer.

This was originally a ... more

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This week on Drummers on Drumming, we’re back with another installment of The Drum Panel with Brendan Buckley and Luke Adams.

Brendan has toured and recorded with Shakira, Morrissey, Tegan and Sara, Perry Farrell, and many others. Luke is an LA drum... more

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This week on Drummers on Drumming, we’re back with another installment of The Drum Panel with Fred Eltringham and Sterling Laws.

Fred is the longtime drummer for Sheryl Crow and has also played with The Wallflowers, The Chicks, and k.d. lang. Sterli... more

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This week on Drummers on Drumming, we're back with another installment of The Drum Panel with my co-host Eric Urrea and guest Ben Masters.

Ben is a drummer, producer, and songwriter... more

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Recent Guests

Brendan Buckley
Drummer who has toured and recorded with Shakira, Morrissey, Tegan and Sara, and Perry Farrell
Episode: The Drum Panel: The Rockefeller Center Method
Luke Adams
Los Angeles drummer, producer, mixer, and studio owner
Episode: The Drum Panel: The Rockefeller Center Method
Fred Eltringham
Longtime drummer for Sheryl Crow who has also played with The Wallflowers, The Chicks and k.d. lang
Sheryl Crow
Episode: The Drum Panel: The state of feel
Sterling Laws
Drummer, producer and musical director whose credits include Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Kim Gordon and Liz Phair
Episode: The Drum Panel: The state of feel
Ben Masters
Los Angeles drummer, producer, and songwriter who has worked with Grace VanderWaal and LÉON
Episode: The Drum Panel: What you don't know is part of your voice
Mark Stepro
Drummer with The Wallflowers; has worked with Butch Walker and Brett Dennen
The Wallflowers (and various artists)
Episode: The Drum Panel: Tantric drumming...
Chase Elodia
Drummer for Hudson Freeman; releasing own record Real Ones
Hudson Freeman; Long Echo Records
Episode: The Drum Panel: Tantric drumming...
Eric Urrea
Drummer known for Sunny Day Real Estate; former Foo Fighters touring drummer
Sunny Day Real Estate; Foo Fighters
Episode: The Drum Panel: did someone leave shoes in the dryer ?
William Goldsmith
Drummer known for Sunny Day Real Estate; former Foo Fighters collaborator
Sunny Day Real Estate; Foo Fighters
Episode: The Drum Panel: did someone leave shoes in the dryer ?

Hosts

Ben Hilzinger
Host of Drummers on Drumming
Eric Urrea
Co-host of Drummers on Drumming

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Cymbal intros

    Y’all completely missed the cymbal intro to War Pigs. Love these episodes though. keep them coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Free90baeTrial
    United States3 months ago
  • All The Love

    Great podcast! I look forward to every episode. Ben is an excellent interviewer and the guests are awesome. From household names to the pros in the shadows, this is high quality, informative, and actionable content we’re lucky to have.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJPins
    Canada2 years ago
  • I love this show

    Always happy to listen and I learn a ton. I’ve ended up noting so many bands/albums/tracks to listen to based on everyone’s 5 picks, and even finally picked up some BFSD products, which I’m thrilled with.

    Episode 9 specific: I did feel everyone’s attitude about sharing kits to be eye-opening. I’ve been gigging since 1994 and am always ok with letting someone use my bass/toms/stands. Especially now, being well into my 40s and having good gear. If I’m playing some punk club I’m happy to let some... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JOHN_D
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    I have really enjoyed this podcast - the guest selection is fantastic and the flow of conversation has been informative and enjoyable - perfect for my evening dog walks.

    The Stanton Moore episode was great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dan.warder716
    Canada3 years ago
  • Awesome music podcast!

    One of my favorite music focused podcasts in general (not only because I’m a drummer). Ben is a great host who brings on fantastic musicians and lets them tell their story about some of the music that has helped shape them. Every episode is fascinating and I’ve discovered a lot of new music from this podcast, and even learned new things about music I already knew. Keep up the good work, Ben!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evan_G.
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience loves the gear talk, production perspectives, and career guidance tied to real-world drumming.
Guests are consistently high-caliber drummers offering practical, story-driven insights.
Listeners praise the host's curiosity and deep drum knowledge, making conversations feel insightful and authentic.

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The Drum Panel: The Rockefeller Center Method
Q: What's something about your own playing that you've stopped trying to improve?
Buckley and Adams say they focus less on skills they rarely need, such as reading charts or extreme chops, and more on the musical qualities their work calls for, including sound, pocket, consistency, and individuality.
The Drum Panel: The Rockefeller Center Method
Q: During a quiet month, how do you stop an empty calendar from becoming a judgment about your own career?
Buckley recommends accepting the natural swings of self-employment and treating downtime as a chance to pursue other meaningful activities. Adams says freelancers must balance turning down unsuitable work with accepting gigs to stay active, while recognizing that rest can also be valuable.
The Drum Panel: The state of feel
Q: As a hired guy, how much do you think about the crowd reaction and ticket counts?
Sterling Laws distinguishes audience response from ticket sales, noting that reactions differ across cities and cultures while poor sales can affect future tours. He says hired players generally have an agreed rate, and advises them to be careful about taking on promotional responsibilities if they do not share in the project's success.
The Drum Panel: What you don't know is part of your voice
Q: What do you do if you feel yourself tightening up during a set? Do you have any tricks for resetting while playing?
Eric Urrea describes using a stick grip to reactivate his fingers and taking time to reset calmly with bandmates. Ben Masters recommends rehearsing under imagined stage pressure and recording practice sessions to simulate performing.
The Drum Panel: What you don't know is part of your voice
Q: Could you guys discuss how you think about mindset and focus when you're playing a song for the gazillionth time?
Eric Urrea says that familiarity lets him widen his attention from the mechanics of playing to the band, audience, and performance. Ben Masters recommends making the repeated performance a challenge, while Ben Hilzinger suggests focusing on details such as nuanced hi-hat playing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drummers on Drumming

What is Drummers on Drumming about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deep, craft-focused conversations with professional drummers and educators about creativity, voice, and the balancing act between human feel and high-tech production. Episodes frequently cover live performance realities, the impact of click tracks and backing tracks, branding and social media, gear choices, and the evolution of a drummer's career across touring, studio work, and education. Notable throughlines include prioritizing musical humanity and authenticity in increasingly engineered shows, the value of mentorship and personal voice, and practical guidance for building sustainable, authentic careers while navigating modern industry trends. The format often blends personal storytelling with concrete technique and c... more

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1. Drum Candy
2. Working Drummer
3. Live From My Drum Room! ®
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Drummers on Drumming launched 7 years ago and published 308 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Drummers on Drumming include:

1. Brendan Buckley
2. Luke Adams
3. Fred Eltringham
4. Sterling Laws
5. Ben Masters
6. Mark Stepro
7. Chase Elodia
8. Eric Urrea

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