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This week we're chatting all things UK Drum Show 2026! From Gemma's exciting new role to Ciara's session in the Evans Sound Advice Room. We also talk community, representation, supporting each other and a special motherhood milestone. 🥁❤️ Enjoy! send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Jessie May Smart is a violinist who has experience in playing globally and on the biggest stages, but on the flipside, she has also dealt with anxiety, depression, ill health and concerns about performing. Drawing on her own experiences, she has trained to coach musicians to reach their maximum potential; we talk about the use of breathwork, tapping, calming the nervous system and much, much more in this fascinating episode! Jessie May Smart:  Instagram.com/between.thenotes send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Camille Phillips is the drummer for The Subways, and this week we chat about touring, teaching, confidence and overcoming performance anxiety. We talk about joining an established band, the realities of life on the road and finding your confidence behind the kit. Plus tattoos, gyms, coffee, rehearsal rooms… and somehow creating our dream drummer commune. 😂🥁 https://www.instagram.com/camillelphillips send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Vicky is heading out on the road with Anastascia, and this time she’s taking her baby with her! We find out how she’s making it happen, if and how motherhood has changed the way she views her career, and how her experience of the music industry is as a new mum.  We cover everything from working until the last possible week of her pregnancy in the studio to planning a baby-tour within a tour and the practicalities of parenthood on the road. We’ll be speaking to Vicky after the tour for Part 2 to find out how it all goes! Photo by: Dave Phillips Vicky O’Neon: Instagram: Instagram.com/vickyoneondrums send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Drummer Mamas are BACK for Season 5!!  We're kicking things off with a good old catch-up! From our summer adventures to what's coming up next, there's plenty to chat about. Come and join us! ❤️ send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

This week we're reflecting on our trip to Germany for an amazing drum event, chatting about the juggle of the summer holidays, and, as always, sharing plenty of laughs along the way. 🥁☀️ We'll be taking a little break over the summer, but we'll be back before you know it for Season 5! In the meantime, we'd love to hear from you... who would you like us to have on as a guest next season? Let us know x send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

AJ wears a lot of different hats that all related to drumming: session and touring drummer, teacher and drum camp organizer, composer and author. With so many facets to his character and abilities, what does he identify with the most?   AJ takes us through the struggles of overthinking, over-analyzing, and how we can be healthier and happier with ourselves as musicians in general.    AJ Rousell:  Instagram.com/ajrouselldrums     send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

This week's guest has performed live or on record with a wide array of artists including David Bowie, Elton John, A-ha, Asia, Wishbone Ash, Joss Stone, Tom Jones... and many more. But to us? He was our drum teacher. Mike Sturgis taught both of us at ACM, so getting to sit down with him all these years later felt like a real full-circle moment. We chatted about what it really takes to build a career in music, why you should just bring what you've got, the importance of always giving your best, and why sticking things out can often be the thing that makes the biggest difference. Follow Mike: https://mikesturgis.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/mike.sturgis.9/ https://www.instagram.com/sturge50/ send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

We’re still buzzing from recording this episode, which ending up being more like a masterclass! This is a unique interview with Stanton, where he covers a wide range of topics with absolute honesty and passion: the realities of co-owning a music venue, taking control of his own publishing and royalties, maintaining a close relationship with his daughter while building his career, the important role that therapy has played in his happiness... and he plays a lot for us too! A special mention goes out to Nick, Stanton’s engineer, who we loved meeting here as well.  Stanton Moore: Instagram.com/stanton_moore send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Buckle up... because this week we're asking: Why should anyone mess with women over 40? We're diving into the unexpected gifts of midlife—from rage and people-pleasing to finding your voice, unlearning old beliefs, resting without guilt, and caring a little less about what everyone else thinks. If you're over 40 and nodding along already, this one's for you. Tell us: what resonated most? send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Stu Fagan tells us how he built a drum teaching business and turned it into a music school with multiple teachers. He talks candidly about his experiences with the highs and lows of viral posts on social media, looking after yourself for your children, and protecting your mental health in the long run.  Stu Fagan: Instagram.com/stufagan   send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Today we’re joined by the hilarious Sharon Ransom. Amongst the laughter we talk about going viral, Drumeo, and growing her drum school. We also cover online trolls, empowering students, gigs, and future plans. We talk about what really matters most and  reclaiming the joy of drums.    Follow Sharon: https://www.instagram.com/ransomdrumlab/ send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Claus Hessler is renowned to be THE drum educator of our time! With his direct heritage of knowledge from Jim Chapin, the numerous books that he has written, and his general warmth and patient approach to teaching and learning, we are so pleased to welcome Claus to the podcast this week. We talk about Claus’ fear of reading drum notation and how he dealt with it, writing ‘Collapsed Rudiments’ while grieving, how he spends his spare time, the weight of feeling that you’re not good enough at drums, and lots of generally excellent advice on worrying less. Claus Hessler’s upcoming 2026 UK dates: 2nd & 3rd July – Royal Academy of Music, London 4th July – Bob’s Drum School, Rotherham 5th July – Matty Roberts Drum School, Denbigh 30th October – Drummer’s Odyssey Camp Claus Hessler: Instagram.com/claus.hessler send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

This week’s episode is all about rollercoasters and retreats — and what happens when you step outside your comfort zone. From hosting a drum retreat in Barcelona to making bold, slightly scary life decisions and new ventures, we’re talking about what it really feels like to say yes to things that stretch you. The fear, the excitement, the doubt… and the unexpected confidence that comes from doing it anyway. If you’ve been sitting on something that feels a bit too big or too scary, this one’s for you. send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums

Anna Mylee describes how an injury gave her a unique focus for teaching technique, the way that she handles being in three bands, her journey back to her roots of prog rock, and how she navigates changing time signatures within music. With a background in philosophy, Anna has interesting thoughts on the effects of AI on the arts, which she shares with us here… Anna Mylee: Instagram.com/anna_mylee send us a message 3  Follow us here:  Instagram.com/drummermamas  Instagram.com/Ciaradrums  Instagram.com/gemmadrums Instagram.com/swiftiedrums