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Working Drummer

Working Drummer
Drumming
Nashville
Music Industry
Jazz
Broadway
Los Angeles
Drumming Techniques
Touring
Social Media
Music Production
Mental Health
Nashville Music Scene
Therapy
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Broadway Musicals
New York City
Music City Drum Show
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With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but alwa... more

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Evan Hutchings was Born and raised in Arkansas, Evan grew up playing drums at his dad’s church in Fort Smith. He was the kid that would sit behind the drummer during church and soak in every detail and nuance. Once church let out, he’d jump up on the... more

Sterling Laws is a well-established drummer in LA, having toured and/or recorded with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, producer Dan Nigro, Natasha Bedingfield, and many others. He is a graduate of Musicians Institute in LA where he studied with Stewart... more

Jeff Brown started his musical journey in Southern California, eventually moving to Nashville, TN when he was 19 years old. He cut his teeth touring and recording with rock bands throughout his 20s, working as a hired gun for both studio sessions and... more

Gustavo Cortiñas was born and raised in Mexico City. His interest in drumming and jazz took him to Loyola University in New Orleans where he studied with Johnny Vidacovich, and on to Northwestern University in Chicago, where he has lived and worked s... more

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Recent Guests

Sterling Laws
LA-based drummer and music director for Natasha Bedingfield; LA hitmaker
Episode: 578 - Sterling Laws: Recording for LA Hit Makers, The Shape of Recording Drums for Today's Mainstream Pop
Jeff Brown
Drummer with a career spanning live and studio work, home studio operator
Episode: 577 - Jeff Brown: Jeff Returns, Taking Control of Your Career, Work Flow Hacks in the Home Studio
Gustavo Cortiñas
Chicago-based jazz drummer, band leader and composer
Independent artist
Episode: 576 - Gustavo Cortiñas: From Mexico City to New Orleans to Chicago, In Search of Creativity and Community
Chase Adams
Drummer for the Frontmen, session and touring professional
Frontmen, Nashville
Episode: 575 - Chase Adams: Drumming with The Frontmen, What & How to Practice, Playing with Confidence & Authority
Chris Draper
London-based drummer, educator, author, and personal trainer
Hamilton West End, The Inner Athlete
Episode: 574 - Chris Draper: His New Book "The Inner Athlete", Recovering from Two TBIs, Playing "Hamilton" on the West End, Coming Up on the London Jazz/Fusion Scene
Reuben Spyker
Drummer and creator of the Acanthus signature snare
Drumeo / Ronn Dunnett Snare Drums
Episode: 573 - Reuben Spyker: Curiosity as Inspiration, New Signature Snare, Critiquing Yourself
Ross McReynolds
Drummer with credits in Nashville and LA
Freelance/session drummer
Episode: 572 - Ross McReynolds: Moving from Nashville to LA, The Two-Way Street of Trust, Making Synths Feel Tangible
Craig Krolicki
Drummer and drum tech with Rascal Flatts era, Nashville-based
Rascal Flatts (former drum tech) and Kent Slucher's team
Episode: 571 - Craig Krolicki: Drum Teching, Being the Glue Between Drummer and Engineer, Drumming in Nashville
Steve Pruitt
Jazz/fusion drummer known for work with Snarky Puppy, Oz Noy, Eddie Gomez, Mike Stern
Drummer/Session musician
Episode: 570 - Steve Pruitt: Playing with Mike Stern and Eddie Gomez, Straight Ahead Jazz vs. Fusion, Embracing Adversity

Hosts

Zack Albetta
Host of the show with the Working Drummer podcasting team; active drummer and musician.
Matthew Crouse
Co-host and working musician; co-host of the podcast and active pro drummer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • Next level!

    I generally enjoy this podcast, but the interview with Nate Morton (who’s work I barely know) is hands down, one off the most interesting and revealing conversations between two full time working musicians you will hear. As a part time musician (ok, drummer 🤪), I found this fascinating and a reality check. Also, a good distraction when you’re in hospital, post op, and your knee is giving you hell.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mikdrums
    Australia6 months ago
  • Great pod!

    Great pod from another bass player and ex drummer! Great guests. One of the very few pods I subscribe to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikelawct
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrific podcast! Keep them coming!

    The episodes are always inspiring and informative and I eagerly await new ones for my Thursday drive to my gig. I appreciate the variety and some guests’ point of view and stories resonate more than others with me, but I learn and take away something from each and every episode, and I encourage drummers to go back and listen to past episodes. Lots of golden nuggets to grow and get better with here folks! Well done Matt, Zack and Mike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allgretsch
    Canada3 years ago
  • Praise from a bassist

    Great podcast guys. It’s fun and informative to hear your episodes as a bass player. I know and have played with many of your guests and I learn so much. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lownotes
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!

    This podcast consistently knocks it out. Always learning something from the conversations, I really appreciate how the hosts are prepared and have insightful questions. It’s genuine and gives a perspective of what it’s really like to work as a drummer, build a career and even the tradeoffs folks make in their careers.

    Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bangbanggoesthedrum
    United States4 years ago

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Guests are consistently described as inspiring and informative for drummers and broader musicians.
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Hosts are seen as prepared, thoughtful, and genuinely engaged with guests' career stories.

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576 - Gustavo Cortiñas: From Mexico City to New Orleans to Chicago, In Search of Creativity and Community
Q: How did Gustavo's move from New Orleans to Chicago influence his musical path?
Scholarships and city culture directed him toward Northwestern in Chicago, where he pursued a Master of Music in jazz, while maintaining a strong connection to New Orleans through mentors and community. This move balanced artistic development with pragmatic funding considerations, shaping his eventual focus on long-term voice and leadership.
574 - Chris Draper: His New Book "The Inner Athlete", Recovering from Two TBIs, Playing "Hamilton" on the West End, Coming Up on the London Jazz/Fusion Scene
Q: What practical steps can listeners take from this approach?
Adopt a three-pronged framework: physical conditioning (unilateral training, injury reduction), mental conditioning (coping strategies, regulation), and active recovery (cold-water immersion, breath work, functional music strategies).
574 - Chris Draper: His New Book "The Inner Athlete", Recovering from Two TBIs, Playing "Hamilton" on the West End, Coming Up on the London Jazz/Fusion Scene
Q: How did Chris's brain injuries change his approach to playing and training?
The injuries forced him to develop coping strategies that bypassed the thinking brain, improved by linking listening with muscle action, which led to a broader approach combining physical and mental conditioning and active recovery.
574 - Chris Draper: His New Book "The Inner Athlete", Recovering from Two TBIs, Playing "Hamilton" on the West End, Coming Up on the London Jazz/Fusion Scene
Q: What is the basic premise of The Inner Athlete?
The book argues that technique for musicians is built on top of physiology, and we must address physical conditioning, mental conditioning, and recovery to optimize performance, especially after injuries.
571 - Craig Krolicki: Drum Teching, Being the Glue Between Drummer and Engineer, Drumming in Nashville
Q: What are you doing to stay connected with the kit and playing at the level you want while touring and teching?
He keeps a regular practice routine on a pad and brief, targeted kit time when possible, plus a plan to dedicate more time to full kit practice when schedules allow. He emphasizes maintaining health and energy, and leveraging practice to stay sharp between gigs.

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What is Working Drummer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly long-form interview series featuring pro drummers from a wide range of genres, from touring rock stars and country players to Broadway percussionists and jazz vets. Conversations focus on career paths, rehearsal processes, session work, touring life, and the evolving music industry, with practical tips on gear, charting, room sound, leadership, and collaboration. Noteworthy is the show's dual emphasis on craft and real-world sustainability, offering listeners actionable takeaways for building a durable career while balancing creativity, family, and travel. The host duo's active participation as working musicians likely informs sincere, candid discussions and a love of the craft that resonates with both aspiring and established play... more

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Recent guests on Working Drummer include:

1. Sterling Laws
2. Jeff Brown
3. Gustavo Cortiñas
4. Chase Adams
5. Chris Draper
6. Reuben Spyker
7. Ross McReynolds
8. Craig Krolicki

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