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LA Session Drummer - On processing philosophy, client management, the long game of building a recording career, and what AI actually means for us right now. Meghan Trainor, Jennifer Hudson, Julian Lennon.

Chad Cromwell is one of the most in-demand session and touring drummers of the last four decades. Growing up in Memphis, the soul and groove of Stax Records got deep into his DNA early. He's recorded and toured with Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Joe Walsh, Bonnie Raitt, and Crosby, Stills & Nash, while also racking up hits in Nashville with Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and Brooks & Dunn. A career highlight: playing "A Day in the Life" with Neil Young and Paul McCartney at Hyde Park in London. Rolling Stone called him an "Unknown Legend" — a master of the craft, and exactly the kind of guest we love having on this show.

Joey Waronker holds a deep knowledge of studio drumming engrained in him from a young age. From sitting in the drum booth with Gadd & Porcaro to forging his own unique style and impeccable touch, he's one of LA's busiest drummers.

Rick Jupp is a founding member of the band Elbow.  His parts and sonic experimentation helped contribute to some incredible songs with wide and beautiful pallets. He now teaches at the Liverpool Institute of the Performing Arts.

10x Grammy Winning Engineer ... Foo Fighters, Beck, Radiohead and many, many others...

Hal has become a top call film drummer not only in LA studios but also recording out of his home. Hal is also a composer which informs his percussive creations. This is a very insightful chat.

Fred is one of Nashville's top recording drummers. He's spent time in LA and Nashville recording and touring with everyone from the Wallflowers to K.D. Lang.

Philip has produced and mixed some huge songs at a young age. He often works out of different commercial studios around Los Angeles tracking live musicians and in home studios with different musicians.

Jeremy Stacey - Sheryl Crow, Noel Gallagher, King Crimson, Ryan Adams.

Shawn Pelton has been a staple in the NYC live and recording scene since the early 90's. He's been the drummer for Saturday Night Live for over 30 years along with recording on countless records and live gigs during his career. Shawn got into home recording early in the game living in Manhattan.

That's a wrap on Season 2 of Recording Drums.    Here are some insightful and entertaining moments from all of my guests this season. Thanks for listening, sharing and rating this podcast.  I'll be back again soon.

Mike Dawson has spent years reviewing gear for Modern Drummer magazine and Drum Factory Direct.  Mike's creativeness and musicality along with the access to tremendous amounts of gear he possesses incredibly deep insight on types of wood, tuning and microphones.   We dive straight in on this one.  You're going to gain a lot from Mike's knowledge.  25% ALL Courses until July 5th SALE CODE:     DRUMSOUNDS

Nate Morton has been rocking your TV for many years now.  As the house drummer for The Voice he's been kept busy recording and performing non-stop. His work on Rockstar: INXS and Rockstar: Supernova were a catalyst to his amazing gig.  Nate also keeps busy in his home studio.

Brian MacLeod is a drummer with an incredible feel and a great heart.  Brian has played on so many tracks and with so many artists it's hard to count.  Some of my favorites are the Ziggy Marley and Sheryl Crow records. If you don't know his name, you've heard him on your radio.