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Drummer Mamas is a podcast aimed at bringing drumming mothers together. Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill have been friends since they met studying the drums at music college. Since then they have both had children and wanted to share their experiences in the drumming world whilst also juggling everything that comes with motherhood.
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Send us a text 2025 has been a big year for Martina Barakoska both personally and professionally; she’s moved to a different country, learned a new language, filmed a phenomenal commercial for Thomann, hosted a masterclass at the UK Drum Show, and is busy with new music. And those are just a couple of highlights. Martina tells us what inspired her to leave her hometown of Skopje in North Macedonia to move to Berlin, and her balanced approach to dealing with the positives and negatives of soci...
Send us a text Having enjoyed huge success with Paul Weller and the Style Council from the latter part of his teenage years, Steve White went on to tour all over the world and become a hugely respected drum clinician, author and educator. As a dad to four children, and husband to a successful actress and producer, how has he fitted his music career together with family life? Steve tells us how he has adapted over the years, the importance that he puts on to supporting upcoming music talent, a...
Send us a text Gemma and Ciara have been up to new things… Ciara is about to launch ‘Begin’, an online beginner drum course that people can do at their own pace, and Gemma has set up Swiftiedrums on social media, where people can learn the real drum parts to Taylor Swift songs with notation and drum charts to download. Talking about learning new skills, adapting, asking other people for help (even when it feels uncomfortable), and the freedom in not worrying about how people perceive us, the ...
Send us a text Sarah Hagan worked as the Director of Artist Relations at Zildjian for several years, is on the Board of Advisors for the Percussive Arts Society, and now runs her own consulting company, so if anyone knows about the topic of diversity and inclusion, it’s her! We asked her what changes she has seen in the drum industry and what she hopes for the future of it. How can we ensure fair representation of women and minority groups at music events? Sarah shares her knowledge. Sarah H...
Send us a text ‘Leave the room better than when you entered it and make everyone feel awesome along the way’ is the mantra that Stan Bicknell lives by, and it seems to work because he landed himself a huge tour with Natasha Bedingfield this year! He is seeing success with his Mastermind Drummer platform…but he’s had to make a lot of tough choices with his family to get where he is… Enjoy finding out more in this episode! Stan Bicknell: Instagram: Instagram.com/stanbicknell Follow us here: I...
Send us a text We met up in Liverpool for the UK Drum Show! What were our favourite moments from the weekend? What would we do differently next time? From the Main Stage to the Education Room and everything in between, this is our rundown of the biggest drum event of the year. Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ciaradrums instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums
Send us a text Ollie Winiberg is the sunny personality who is best known for interviewing drummers and hosting the UK and Europe Drum Shows. Ollie frankly shares his journey to where he is today with us, including his start in BBC radio, losing his dad at a young age, and the impact his grief has had on his life and parenting, as well as growing up with Jeff Beck’s unwavering support as a teenager. Ollie Winiberg: Instagram.com/olliewiniberg Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas Instag...
Send us a text Our episode last week was recorded with Will Daly as he and his wife were days or hours before becoming first-time parents. This time, we speak to Will a few weeks after the birth of this son. How did it all go?! What has been the reality for Will and his new family as he goes back to work as a self-employed musician and drum teacher? And has becoming a dad changed his outlook on life and work? Will Daly: Instagram: Instagram.com/willdrumsdaly Follow us here: Instagram.com/dr...
Send us a text At any moment now, Will Daly and his wife are about to become first-time parents! What will being a dad mean for Will and his drum teaching school? As a self- employed musician, are there any plans or practical steps that he’s taken to cover his job in the weeks after the birth? Drummer Mamas have an unusual take on parenthood with this before-birth episode; next week we catch up with Will soon after the birth to find out how things went, and if plans changed! Catch Will Daly a...
Send us a text What an opener to the new season! Mike Johnston is joining us to kick off our autumn 2025 episodes, and we take the chance to ask him about the family he has supporting him behind the scenes. What keeps him ticking when he’s not at a drum kit? And what will we see at his Education Room at this year’s UK Drum Show in Liverpool? This episode gives a different slant on the well-known, international drum teacher and entrepreneur; hear about the sometimes heart-wrenching volunteer ...
Send us a text Jo began her music career as a freelance violinist and soon branched off into other areas of the industry, setting up her own laser string show and entertainment agency, which allowed her the freedom to work around her two young children. Jo has developed her career further by training as a transformational career and life coach and she specialises in helping creative mums decide on their path when they feel that their work and motherhood don’t align with each other. Get ready...
Send us a text Mike Dolbear is at the heart of the UK drum scene as a teacher, as founder of the Young Drummer of the Year event (which he started more than 20 years ago), and with his masterclass room at the UK and European Drum Shows. As mentor to some of the biggest names in the music industry, Mike shares his wisdom on communicating with his students, the importance of highlighting mental health, and how he makes his decisions for work. This is an inspiring episode that covers family, dr...
Send us a text Dorothea Taylor started drumming in school—and never stopped. From playing while pregnant to going viral online in her 70s, she’s become an unexpected internet sensation and a role model for drummers of all ages. In this episode Dorothea shares practical advice on staying consistent with practice, handling trolls with grace, and using her platform to uplift and educate the drumming community. A must-listen for anyone picking up the sticks later in life or simply looking to stay...
Send us a text This episode is purely based upon your questions to us, which covered a wide range of topics that include: maintaining creativitiy after becoming a mum, planning or managing finances during pregnancy as a freelance musician, diversifying your income after becoming a parent, dealing with trolls online, and much more. Thanks to those who messaged in with your fantastic questions! If you would like to ask us something for future episodes, get in touch! Follow us here: Insta...
Send us a text Cami Loops has a huge online following, a constant flow of creative ideas, drum chops to die for, and she homeschools her 6-year-old son. How does she fit it all in? Cami tells us what her day-to-day routine looks like and shares her outlook on attracting the life that you want for yourself. Cami's album "I Choose Love" can be found here: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2OVXrtbHGcEURW92eISQY1?si=sjuNF4qBSYmszYTqBwNEKw Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-choo...
Send us a text While Ciara is and always has been a self-help book fan, Gemma has a habit of buying parenting advice books and hoping their wisdom will reach her through osmosis without actually reading them. The Drummer Mamas discuss the parenting books that they have (and haven’t) read, what books provided the best advice during pregnancy, and whether we really need them or if we should just listen to and trust in our own intuition as parents. Trigger warning: Emetophobia sufferers, we tal...
Send us a text Derrick McKenzie joined Jamiroquai when his eldest child was a year old, meaning that he has a lot of experience and wisdom in dealing with band life and fatherhood. Luckily for us, he shares it with us in this episode! From keeping weekends for family to making phone calls with loose change from public telephones on tour, Derrick gives us an insight into how he juggled playing in a chart-topping band with family life, and what his career has uniquely provided for his three chi...
Send us a text In this episode we talk about being a drummer, being a mum, being...you. This week, we chat about how identity shifts through life, what being a 'female drummer' means to us, and why taking a break from drumming doesn't mean losing who you are. Follow us here: Instagram.com/drummermamas instagram.com/Ciaradrums instagram.com/gemmadrums
Send us a text We’re very pleased to welcome Jamie Wollam to the podcast – Jamie has been playing drums for Tears For Fears for the last 15 years, which is a time that has seen a lot of change for him, both personally and as a parent. Jamie gives us a very frank and honest insight into dealing with alcohol addiction and the result that this has had on the relationships with his two children. He tells us how that has been for him as a busy touring drummer and how it was to tour away from famil...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Anne Roberts—drummer, mum, and former student—who shares her journey of picking up the sticks in her 20's and finding joy in the challenge. Jodi talks about juggling multiple roles, from family life to performing in local bands, and how drumming has become her space for growth, creativity, and courage. With no grand ambitions for fame, Jodi shows that fulfilment comes from simply showing up, pushing your limits, and giving it your all. Fol...
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