Practicing Drummer

An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, Steve Smith, Jeremy Dutton, Joe Dyson, and Dan Weiss. Connect with the show on Instagram (@practicingdrummer) and follow the blog at practicingdrummer.com.

Practicing Drummer is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Practicing Drummer, a music show with 19 episodes published.

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  Practicing Drummer

  E18 - Steven Crammer

  Apr 14, 20261h 37mS0

  <p>Recorded March 2026</p><p>Steven Crammer is a drummer based in Brooklyn, NY. His uniquely flexible musicianship has led to a rising stature on the jazz scene, since moving to NYC in 2018. Steven has released two albums, both with co-led projects. His debut album 'Nortonk' was released on Biophilia Records in 2021. The album received praise in multiple publications including Pop Matters, Jazz Trail, Jazzwise, and All About Jazz. In November 2025, his piano trio ‘Prawntail’ released their first record on Endectomorph Music.</p><p>He is also a highly active sideman, having performed and/or recorded with a broad range of a...

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  Episode #17

  E17 - Eliza Salem

  Mar 4, 20261h 27mS0

  <p>Recorded in February 2026</p><p>Eliza Salem is a drummer, composer, and educator living in New York. </p><p>Since Eliza’s career is still relatively young, I thought it would a good time to dive into her upbringing, time in college, and what it’s been like building a career and community in New York. </p><p>Hope you enjoy this interview with drummer Eliza Salem!</p><p>Website: https://elizasalem.com/</p><p>Instagram: @sickwormfacts</p><p>Brooklyn Conservatory of Music<br/>https://bkcm.org/profile/eliza-salem/</p><p>Wilcoxon - All American Drummer<br/>https://amzn.to/4rK...

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  Episode #16

  E16 - Charles Goold

  Jan 6, 20261h 24mS0

  <p>Recorded December 2025</p><p>Charles is a drummer from New York who started gigging at just 11 years old. </p><p>We cover what it was like growing up on the bandstand, his time with Billy Drummond and Kenny Washington at Juilliard, studying with the incredible Marvin “Bugalu” Smith, and a lot more.</p><p>Despite being relatively young, Charles has an incredible amount of experience and drops a lot of knowledge in this episode.</p><p>https://www.charlesgooldmusic.com</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/chuckgeezy</p><p>https://charlesgoold.bandcamp.com</p><p><b>Full show notes and l...

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  Episode #15

  E15 - Steve Smith

  Sep 3, 20251h 26mS0

  <p>For most of us, Steve Smith needs no introduction. He’s simply one of the most influential drummers of our time. </p>He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame for his work with JourneyHe’s also considered one of the top jazz and fusion drummersHe’s led his own group Vital information for more than 40 yearsOn top of all that he’s produced some of the <b>best</b> educational books and videos for drummers - I’m currently obsessed with the brush video he did with Adam Nussbaum where they sit down with Billy Hart, Eddie...

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  Episode #14

  E14 - Ron Tierno

  Jul 30, 20251h 11mS0

  <p>Recorded June 2025</p><p>Ron Tierno's name first came up in my interview with Hank Allen-Barfield, who mentioned studying The Melodic Snare Drummer—a book by Ron—while working with Billy Drummond at Juilliard.</p><p>Ron has spent his entire career based in New York, where he did some recording and worked extensively as a Broadway musician. He played on the first national tour of CATS and later joined the show's long-running Broadway production.</p><p>These days, Ron teaches out of Good Hands Drum Shop in Manhattan and continues to take on some freelance gigs. For the past...

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