PODCAST

Behind the Beat Podcast

Check out our 'Behind the Beat Podcast' here or on our YouTube channel! We speak to special guests and leading industry experts about all things music!

EP 17 (Pro drummer, Mark Fletcher)

Come listen to our podcast, Behind the Beat, where we interview Mark Fletcher, a great drummer who played at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club for over 30 years. We'll discuss his inspirations, musical experiences, and his top tips!

​EP 16 (Teacher, Filippo Galli)

Join us as we speak to Planet drum teacher Filippo, about his drum inspiration, how to get gigs, and the importance of improvisation!

​EP 15 (Teacher, composer and musician, Nana Rizinni)

​Join us as we speak to Planet drum teacher Nana, all about her drumming experience, advice for female drummers and her exciting upcoming masterclass.

​EP 14 (Planet drum student, Nadia)

Join us as we speak to Planet drum student Nadia, all about her drumming experience, advice for beginner drummers and her exciting masters project!

EP 13 (Daniel Francis, Rockschool)

Join us as we speak to Daniel Francis from Rockschool about his career and all the exciting things to come at Rockschool.

​EP 12 - Mirko Schmitt (Planet drum Berlin founder)

Join us as we speak to Mirko Schmitt, The Planet drum Berlin founder, about his extensive drumming career and launching Planet drum Berlin.

EP 11 - Rod Youngs (Pro Jazz Drummer)

Join us as we speak to Rod Youngs, Pro Jazz drummer, about his extensive drumming career, playing at Woodstock, performing with Gil Scott-Heron for 10 years and much more.

​EP 10 - Pete Cater (Top UK Jazz drummer)

Join us as we speak to Pete Cater, Top UK Jazz drummer and Band leader about his extensive drumming career, tips and influences.

​EP 9 - Martin Johnson (Pro touring and recording drummer)

Join us as we speak to Martin Johnson, professional recording and touring drummer and BIMM lecturer about his extensive drumming career, and tour of his studio!

EP 8 - Asaf Sirkis (Drummer, Composer, Educator)

Join us as we speak to Asaf Sirkis, Israeli drummer and composer, about his extensive drumming career, studying Konnakol, and his Konnakol course, as well as his upcoming projects!

​EP 7 - Gary Astridge (Ringo's Beatle kits)

Join us as we speak to Gary Astridge, collector and friend of Ringo and his drumkits. Gary originally launched ringosbeatlekits.com back in 2006 as a gift to drum enthusiasts and collectors everywhere. His goal was to help others make more informed decisions when collecting and researching Ringo Starr and his Beatles associated instruments. ​

​EP 6 - Robert Brian (UK Session Drummer)

Join us as we speak to UK session drummer, Robert Brian, about drumming, gigging, new music, teaching, and more! Rob has played with Loreena Mckennitt, Simple Minds, Siouxsie Sioux, and many more...

EP 4 - Toby Davies (Trinity Rock and Pop)

Join us as we speak to drummer and Trinity Rock and Pop rep, Toby Davies, about all things music teaching and Rock and Pop!

EP 3 - Robert Castelli (New York Jazz Drummer)

Join us as we speak to drummer, Robert Castelli, about all things music and his upcoming tour! ​

EP 2 - Katy Russell (Songwriting in lockdown)

Join me for a solo episode as I talk about my songwriting process and how this changed throughout lockdown.

EP 1 - Alain Maurel (Planet drum founder)

Join us as we speak to Alain Maurel, Planet drum founder, about how he started the school, the gigging days, and his future projects!