Discussions in Percussion

A podcast hosted by Damon Grant and Marcos Torres, two NYC based percussionists interviewing other musicians who have the view from behind. Guests will be mostly other percussion players and anyone else who hits, scratches, and shakes things for a living.

#458 Dr. Donnie Johns: Percussionist, Educator and More!

Damon gets to talk to Donnie about his DMV Academy, his PASIC 50 preview, Go-Go, the Hollywood Bowl and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news and others. 

10-15
01:01:03

#457 I-Jen Fang: Percussionist, Soloist, Educator, and More!

Damon gets to talk to I-Jen about Taiwan, teaching, Pasic 50, Mister Rogers, and so much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news, and others. 

10-08
01:11:06

#456 Liam Teague & Jaden Teague Núñez: TNTeague Steel Pan Duo!

Damon gets to talk to Liam and Jaden about Trinidad & Tobago, Panama, Steel Pan, their PASIC 50 presentation, and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

10-01
01:02:48

#455 Dan Dorff Jr.: Drummer, Educator, Pianist, and More!

Damon gets to talk to Dan about drumming and piano playing, the Cincinnati Spiders, Stomp, and so much more! There are also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. This episode is sponsored by Black Swamp Percussion. 

09-24
01:30:44

#454 Dr. Nadia Azar: Educator, Professor of Kinesiology, and More!

Damon gets to talk to Nadia about her #PASIC50 clinic, Alexander technique, avoiding and healing from injuries, Drummer Lab, and much more! There's also segments like music news and others.

09-17
01:00:03

#453 Dr. Erin Walker Bliss: Percussionist, Educator, Non-Profit Director and More!

Damon gets to talk to Erin about her #PASIC50 presentation with the Percussive Arts Society, shoes, college basketball, xylophone, Scottish drumming, doctorates, grant writing, and much more! There's also segments like music news and others. 

09-09
01:07:16

#452 Matthew O'Connor: Percussionist for Rod Stewart, Drummer, and More!

Damon gets to talk to Matthew about Kansas City, Rod Stewart, Social Media, teching, and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlight, music news and others!

09-03
01:19:11

#451 Nick Costa: Drummer, Educator, Clinician and More!

Damon gets to talk to Nick about his #PASIC50 preview, some of his certifications, the Alexander technique, endorsements and more. There's also segments like gig alerts and music news among others. 

08-26
01:23:27

#450 Joshua Simonds: Executive Director for the Percussive Arts Society "For (PASIC) 50"

Damon gets to talk to Joshua about how to prep for PASIC 50, the new Percussive Arts Society partnership, his trip to Washington D.C., how PASIC changed his life and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others!

08-20
01:01:30

#449 Dr. Don Parker: Percussionist, Drummer, Educator, and More!

Damon gets to talk to Don about his life adventures, some of his educational philosophies, ABOP, M'Boom, Washington D.C. and much more! There's also other segments too!

08-13
01:26:08

#448 Wayne Salzmann II: Drummer, Educator, Author, and More!

Damon gets to talk to Wayne about his PASIC clinic, soloing, his new book, Texas, Wisconsin and much more! There's also other segments like gig alerts and music news. 

08-06
01:33:37

#447 Aaron Steele: Drummer, Producer, and More!

Damon gets to talk to Aaron about NYC, Panama, breakbeats, and more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

07-30
02:23:40

#446 Terry Gibbs: Drummer, Vibraphonist, Composer, Author and More!

Damon and Pete Zambito get to talk to Terry about many life events over his last 100 years!!! They also talk about his autobiography. Disclaimer: adult language used and sensitive topics discussed. There's also other segments like gig alerts and music news.

07-23
01:36:44

#445 Thomas E. Taylor: Drummer, Educator, Author and More!

Damon gets to talk to Thomas about his new book, the "Give it to the Drummer" series, PASIC, Hip-Hop and so much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlight, music news and others. 

07-16
01:24:48

#444 Jared Schonig: Drummer, Bandleader, Composer and More!

Damon gets to talk to Jared about Broadway, moving to NYC, being a husband and dad, diabetes, recording, big band, calendars and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others. 

07-09
58:16

#443 Jordan Rose: Drummer for Maggie Rogers, Boop!, Theo Katzman and More!

Damon gets to talk to Jordan about building a studio, moving, Broadway, touring, home recording, hearing loss, loop libraries and much more! There's also segments like music news, gig alerts, and others. 

07-01
01:21:32

#442 Mike Dawson: Drummer, Author, Educator and More!

Damon gets to talk to Mike about his new book, Drum Factory Direct, podcasting, the PAS snare competition and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news and others.

06-25
01:07:44

#441 Joshua Vonderheide: Percussionist, Educator, Founder of The Percussion Conservatory & More!

Damon gets to talk to Joshua about The Percussion Conservatory, his app, timpani, Marimbafest, pullups, Texas, rapping and much more! There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others. 

06-18
01:32:06

#440 She-e Wu: Percussionist, Educator, Composer, and More!

Damon gets to talk to She-e about education, swimming, sleeping, drumlines, traveling and much more. There are also segments like gig alerts, music news, R.I.P. and others. 

06-11
01:19:33

#439 Clarice Cast: Multi-Percussionist, Educator, Composer and More!

Damon gets to talk to Clarice about her book, lessons, Brazil, visas, working out, and much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, music news, and others!

06-04
01:12:48

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