The mattdudleydrumming podcast

Dr. Nadia Azar

Nadia is a professor of kinesiology and occupational biomechanics and biomedical engineering (with concentrations in biomechanics and neurophysiology). Recently she has been doing research on rockstars and drummers and their energy expendature on stage. This is how I ran across her work through twitter. I noticed some very well named drummers that she was studying and it peaked my interest to have her on the show. We cover a lot on the statistics that she has recorded with drummers like Todd Sucherman, Barry Kerch, Rich Redmond, Matt Halpern, and much more! There's also some nuggets of wisdom in this episode that will inspire you.   Website: www.uwindsor.ca/kinesiology/455/dr-nadia-azar [http://www.uwindsor.ca/kinesiology/455/dr-nadia-azar] Twitter: @DrNadiaAzar [https://twitter.com/DrNadiaAzar] Facebook: @DrNadiaAzar [https://www.facebook.com/nadia.o.azar] Instagram: @DrNadiaAzar [https://www.instagram.com/drnadiaazar/]

Amy Hall

Amy Hall has been a friend of mine now for a couple of years through Twitter and Instagram. She lives just up the road from me in Raleigh NC (2 hrs away) where she plays in 3 bands. Heart Brigade; a Heart/Zeppelin tribute band, Bad Incorporated; a Bad Company/Paul Rodgers tribute band, and the Johnny Orr Band. Amy’s work ethic has recently gained her some notoriety through Dum Magazine with their series #WCW (read here) [https://drummagazine.com/wcw-amy-hall-on-rocking-tribute-bands-and-always-striving-to-serve-the-song/] Amy talks with me about how to balance family and playing music, the drumming community, her very unique Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum, and much more!   Website: amydrums.com [https://amydrums.com/home] Twitter: @Amy_Drums [https://twitter.com/Amy_Drums] Instagram: @Amy_Drums [https://www.instagram.com/amy_drums/]

James Beier

James is a good friend of mine I got to know through twitter back when I was doing the "Behind The Kit" Podcast. I remember seeing his drums and thinking of how great they looked. We connected and talked through messages for a while, me trying to get James on my show. At the time James didn't think he'd have anything to bring to the table but eventually we made it happen and boy was he wrong! This episode will inspire you to chase after your passion and give you insight on just how James did that very thing. Lots of wisdom in this one! Enjoy!   www.beierdrums.com [http://www.beierdrums.com]   Twitter: @beierdrums

Jeremy Shreifels

Jeremy is a good friend of mine that was a past guest on Behind The Kit Podcast back in 2015. Jeremy is a professional drummer, producer, and speaker located in Minneapolis. It's very cool to see Jeremy keeping busy while keeping a balance between music and family life. He's a humble soul that has chased his passion and turned it into a full time career. Jeremy shares a lot of great information on this episode that will inspire you to get after it and to never give up!   Website: jeremyschreifels.com [http://jeremyschreifels.com/] Twitter: @Music_By_Jeremy [https://twitter.com/Music_By_Jeremy] Instagram: @musicbyjeremy [https://www.instagram.com/musicbyjeremy/]

Adam Bilsing

I found Adam on Twitter a few months back and was amazed at his work ethic... Adam uploads a video every day of his daily practice sessions that he wakes up at 4:30 am for every morning! Adam is a super humble person that is working hard at his craft on a daily basis to have "ecstatic improvisation through technical mastery of the drum set". I have his post notifications turned on so that I have a reminder each morning to get my butt in gear and get to work! Adam played drums for 20 years and suddenly stopped. After leaving from Nashville TN Adam moved into the woods in Oregon where he built a home. Now he works at his craft every morning before going to his day job in hopes to move more freely behind the kit.   Website: www.dirtybandana.com [http://www.dirtybandana.com] Twitter: @dirtybandana [https://twitter.com/DirtyBandana]