Joe Choroszewski – The Keys To Being A Success As A Broadway Drummer
An excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. For more, subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101. It’s your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101 Newsletter, you’ll learn about what it takes to be a successful pit musician with content delivered…
Read moreLittle Guitars – Drums Only
When I listen to this solo drum track, I find myself enjoying this song even more than I did when I was playing along to it back in 1983. Alex Van Halen has such a great touch behind the kit. My approach to the drums is all about making the music feel good to the…
Read moreBroadway Drumming 101 Podcast with Sean McDaniel – What He Looks For In Hiring New Subs
A clip from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. Sean McDaniel on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast As a substitute on Broadway, he has performed in 11 different shows at one time. Sean has performed in 20 Broadway shows including Frozen, The Book Of Mormon, and Spamalot. He helped develop many other musicals, including Hamilton. He…
Read moreBroadway Drumming 101 Podcast with Sean McDaniel – Watching The Conductor
Sean McDaniel on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast As a substitute on Broadway, he has performed in 11 different shows at one time. Sean has performed in 20 Broadway shows including Frozen, The Book Of Mormon, and Spamalot. He helped develop many other musicals, including Hamilton. He has toured the country and played TV appearances…
Read moreNO MORE CLICK TRACKS!
I despise music made to click tracks. I think click tracks are totally unnecessary, with one exception (Lars Ulrich). Yeah, I said it and will stand by it. I’ll fight anyone to the DEATH when it comes to the need for them. The best songs were made without them. The songs felt better, and great…
Read moreGary Seligson’s Advice For Drummers Interested In Playing Shows
This is an excerpt from a podcast episode featuring Gary Seligson. To be notified of when it is released, subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs, showcases talks with broadway drumming legends and…
Read moreMatt Vander Ende – Drummer for Broadway’s Wicked on why being on time is so important
Matthew Vander Ende, drummer for Wicked, on what a drummer subbing on a Broadway show should ALWAYS do. This is an excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast featuring Matt Vander Ende. Matt is an amazing musician who is currently the drummer for Broadway’s Wicked. We chatted for well over two hours about all…
Read moreWhat NOT To Do As A Sub Drummer In A Broadway Pit
Matthew Vander Ende, drummer for Wicked, on what a drummer subbing on a Broadway show shouldn’t do. This is an excerpt from the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast featuring Matt Vander Ende. Matt is an amazing musician who is currently the drummer for Broadway’s Wicked. We chatted for well over two hours about all kinds of…
Read moreAdam Wolfe – Getting notes from the conductor after your first show as a sub on Broadway
Drummer for Wonderland, Bandstand, Clueless the Musical. Broadway Drumming 101 is your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101 Newsletter, you’ll learn about what it takes to be a successful pit musician with content delivered directly to your email inbox two to…
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