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We're back!  Thank you to everyone that listened and shared the podcast in 2025. We took some time over Christmas and the beginning of January to regroup and talk about what we want to do with our drumming and of course, the podcast in 2026. This weeks episode is about looking back at our 2025 goals and reflecting on if we achieved them or not, and it was BRUTAL! We're looking forward to 2026 and thank you for the continued support!  Please leave a 5 star review on Spotify and wherever you get your podcast and share this episode!  Instagram: @countusinpodast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, Matt and Harry discuss making recording drums more accessible. We discuss affordable microphones and interfaces that are ideal for starting and ways in which you can get yourself started in the world of recording. It can feel very overwhelming at first, but it’s much easier than you think to get started. Interested in getting into recording? Check out the gear we recommended below.  Behringer 4 Channel Interface - https://www.thomann.co.uk/behringer_umc404hd.htm?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1581403918&gbraid=0AAAAADuDMCUs4tr2aNZlY06LDQSH4Z0UY&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaylpUNHJEoggohFJ-tC9D8kzCh7U8H15Wrpse7tNm_XQsSKrw5arLEwaAgVMEALw_wcB Audio Technica AT2020 Overhead/Condensor Mic (We use this to record episodes! - https://www.andertons.co.uk/audio-technica-at2020-condenser-mic/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20740064305&gbraid=0AAAAADujoUqnDsY1t_xdo6hQ6UKT_6pfZ&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaynPU1tuBjCMZ4C6e6WDObeYxIXe4PLXl4IsK_qyP2uwm6yOG7-rc54aAjA0EALw_wcB Behringer Drums Mics (full kit pack) - https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Behringer-BC1200-7-Piece-Drum-Microphone-Set/3R3A?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22247589480&gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLS0gO8mPDe6I2IQ7Z8s4-LrB&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZayl6kRUgm8neXVJuad0DQJgZdkL_UGiRW80pbRBRxeTHvZkvIi33ewkaAvWuEALw_wcB Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this weeks episodes, Matt and Jamie discuss their personal development as a teacher and what they have learned in their years of teaching.  Instagram: @countinspodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums  Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we catch up with Matt about this years The Drummers Odyssey Camp and get some highlights, we talk bass drum heads and what we’re using and talk about plans for the remaining episodes of the year! Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we unpack and talk everything about this years UK Drum Show. We discuss our pickups from the show floor, performance highlights and memories from the weekend.  Were you at this years show? Let us know what you enjoyed on our instagram - @countusinpodcast Harry's Paiste video: https://youtu.be/fIIYUJ2GcnU?si=R9hQTD3BFSE2b3Uy Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

This weeks episode is all about the UK Drum Show. Its our yearly get together with the drumming community to marvel at the incredible drummers that perform, the amazing equipment all of our favourite companies have on display and get fuelled up with inspiration. We'll be doing a full debrief of the show in the next episode so stay tuned, but we hope if you're at the show that you enjoy it. We hope to see you all there! Instagram - @countusinpodcast Count Us In on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CountusinPodcast/videos Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this weeks episode, we share 3 drum fills to work on in your practice.  These drum fills we recorded and demonstrated during the recording of the episode using our electric kits, but you can find the notation and visual demonstration of the drum fills on our instagram - @countusinpodcast or on our YouTube.  We hope you enjoy working on these fills and please share your progress with us! Matt - @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie - @jamiejoinermusic Harry - @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode we discuss the sometimes awkward topic of teaching drums.. without actually playing drums... Ever taught a lesson where you have the student play for no more than 5 minutes, but you've spent most of the lesson chatting? Well we talk about that process and how actually, sometimes those are better lessons both for the student and the teacher.  Instagram: @coutusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode we kick off a brand new series we'll be exploring where we do a deep dive on one album and the one drummer that plays on it, and what better way to kick this series off with the masterpiece that is John Mayer's "Continuum".  The album features and is produced by the legendary Steve Jordan (any guesses who picked this album?). We talk all about the magic of Steve's playing and how he creates the perfect drummer part, as well as the tonal choices with his drums and production.  Have you heard this album, and if so which are your favourite tracks? Let us know on Instagram - @countusinpodcast We mentioned lots of content surrounding the album, which are all linked below. "In Repair - one song, one day" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWrQzNJgC8&t=627s "Belief - Live in LA" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiFh26fwdSI "Belief - Live at Abbey Road" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-8AMl3_taY "Live in LA - full performance" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWFToTcoVwI&t=17s "Vultures Live with cool intro" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATAfGnYByaE "Steve Jordan on Cory Wongs Podcast" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTfTVy3BB2Y "John Mayer on Cory Wongs Podcast" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YECS1cCTA-o "Steve Jordan talking about I Dont Trust Myself" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-2-eygxZN0 "Steve Jordan plays Vultures" video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G1wDa2NE_Q&t=74s Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we catch up with Harry on his recent fly gig to Kuala Lumpur with the BeeGee's tribute he plays with, playing 2 theatre shows. We also answer some listener questions which led us to discuss our drum parts in the intro music. Thanks for sending in questions and please continue to send them to us on Instagram - @countusinpodcast Footage from Harry's gig: https://youtu.be/ayHq4w8RFMY?si=jDm99_vK_AUdo6Hp Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, Matt and Jamie discuss being in the business of music and the challenges and realities of being a full time musician.  Follow us on Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we finally sit down with our good friend, and reason why this podcast exists... AJ Rousell! We talk to AJ about becoming a drum clinician, teaching, his current projects, influences and his first release as a drummer "The Remission" which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI-8dMcvm1k&list=RDFI-8dMcvm1k&start_radio=1 And stream here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3H8jaO2mlbSDdUyWlGPSXd?si=90d60f1ad93f4b9a Social Media: @countusinpodcast AJ: @ajrouselldrums Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this weeks episode, we discuss our recent gig outings, our warm ups on gigs and Matt has some very exciting news... Social Media:  Instagram: @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode we discuss the feeling of being inspired but also completely exasperated at the same time. As drummers, we get so much inspiration from our favourite plays and musicians, but can also overwhelmed by the technical brilliance that it becomes frustratingly unachievable. Can you relate and have had a similar experience? Let us know on our Instagram - @countusinpodcast Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast

In this episode, we continue our discussion on utilising social media. We discuss some points missed off from the last episode and dive deeper into the conversation. How are you using social media to your advantage? Let us know on our Instagram - @countusinpodcast Harry Gretsch Snare Build Video: https://youtu.be/N5YRHBCRHSY?si=yGPZJ7-XkkrrRpvp iRig 2 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/IK-Multimedia-Mobile-Guitar-Interface/dp/B00T631UTC/ref=asc_df_B00T631UTC?mcid=938c16fa85e130178206235d761b9154&hvocijid=13293339847372481869-B00T631UTC-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13293339847372481869&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006567&hvtargid=pla-2281435177378&gad_source=1&th=1 Matt: @matt_lacey_drummer Jamie: @jamiejoinermusic Harry: @harryplaysdrums Support the show Buy Me A Coffee Link: buymeacoffee.com/countusinpodcast