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Working DrummerReal Drummers. Real Stories. With close to 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what its like to be a professional drummer. Each weekly interview showcases a performer with a sometimes less recognizabl... Author: Working Drummer
With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what its 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 always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today. Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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563 - Matthew Atkins part 1: Drumming at The Mayfield Theatre, Charting at a Pro Level, Being Prepared
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Matthew Atkins is a celebrated veteran of the music industry. An honours graduate of the renowned Musician’s Institute in Hollywood CA, Matthew has worked in a wide array of genres and situations. Matthew is equally at home on a stage playing pop-country to a festival audience, jazz to an intimate venue, or top 40 dance music at a high-end corporate event, as he is playing as part of a drum line at a world class sporting event.With a large catalogue of recording sessions to his credit, Matthew is known to be a diverse, creative professional. Matthew has been recognized with honours and awards from groups such as the Alberta Recording Industries Association and the Canadian Country Music Association.Having lived and worked in Asia, Mexico, and most recently Vancouver, Matthew now makes his home in St Albert, Alberta. In this episode, Matthew talks about: Understanding the importance of motion when playing His gig as a house drummer at The Mayfield Theatre Using drum charts on a pro level The power of being prepared Chart writing techniques Tapping into the most musical performances in the studio Taking direction with grace
