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As creatives, we have to decide whether we are entrepreneurs or solopreneurs. Both are great, but they are VERY different. In this episode, we discuss which label suits us best and why we can't imagine being any other way!

Chapters

• 00:00 Rediscovering the Double Bass Pedal
• 02:58 The Art of Metal Drumming
• 06:00 Meeting Musical Heroes
• 08:54 Building a New Website
• 11:59 Solopreneur vs Entrepreneur Mindset
• 24:45 The Creative Process and Personal Vision
• 31:04 Navigating the Music Industry and Money Matters
• 39:41 Entrepreneurship vs. Solopreneurship: Finding Your Path
• 46:43 Artistic Integrity in a Fast-Paced World

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We hope you enjoy this conversation about drumheads, AI and its role in art, and, most importantly, exercises we use to improve our kick drum speed!

"I will be here all day."
"I can't live without an Apple product."
"I didn't tune a single thing."
"I have no buyer's remorse."
"I just have a giant dent in my bank account."
"It feels more enjoyable to play."
"AI will not take our jobs."
"Will it be loved? Will it be felt?"
"You have to put in the hours."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges
03:03 Drum Products and Personal Preferences
05:53 Transitioning to Evans Drumheads
09:03 Experiences with Evans and Product Quality
12:00 The Feel and Responsiveness of Drums
14:58 AI in Music and Art
24:14 The Value of Human Touch in Music
26:36 The Evolution of Music Production
28:43 AI's Impact on Music and Education
32:05 Techniques for Improving Kick Drum Speed
39:49 Exercises for Strengthening Kick Drum Skills
50:44 The Importance of Practice and Consistency

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Ok, I dropped a massive F-bomb, and we both got a bit cocky in this one, so before you listen, please accept my apology, lol. Now that that's out of the way, this episode is definitely my favorite of 2024! We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did - Mike J



Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back to the Studio
03:08 The Historic Rockfield Studios
05:59 Creating a Drum Course: Drums in Context
08:57 The Recording Process with Charlie from Busted
12:01 The Importance of the Exit Strategy in Drumming
15:04 Navigating the Recording Experience
17:55 The Pressure of Recording and Teaching
21:04 Reflections on Filming Courses
25:06 The Role of Educators in Music Creation
28:58 Creating New Drumming Fills
36:37 Exploring Favorite Drumming Techniques
40:36 Innovative Approaches to Drumming Patterns

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