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Practicing Drummer

Practicing Drummer

Booking Overview

A jazz-drum–focused interview show where drummers share technique, career paths, and musicianship details. It’s a strong fit for PRs working with touring, recording, or education-focused jazz percussion talent—especially those with established credibility in the scene.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 280 subscribers

Instagram: 13.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

practicingdrummer@gmail.com

craigv@gmail.com

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Host

Practicing Drummer - Independent podcast/blog creator and host behind PracticingDrummer.com, producing interview episodes focused on drums and jazz drummers. The show’s positioning emphasizes musicianship and career de...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Working jazz drummers (including sidemen and leaders) with a meaningful body of recorded work, performance credibility, and/or strong education/mentorship roles; often New York–based or closely connected to the NYC jazz ecosystem. Composer/educator credentials are a plus.
Required Achievements:  
Released albums or formed co-led recording projects, Touring and/or extensive sideman work with known artists, Formal training (e.g., conservatory programs) or notable mentorship/study, Teaching/educating roles or published instructional materials

Recent Guest Discussions

Steven Crammer - Career Trajectory In Nyc; Album Releases And Projects; Playing History As A Sideman And Touring Musician; Musicianship And Flexible Approach.

Eliza Salem - Upbringing And College; Building A Career As A Drummer/composer/educator In New York; Current Artistic Direction And Work.

Charles Goold - Growing Up On The Bandstand; Juilliard-related Training; Studying With Marvin Bugalu Smith; Career Insights And Technique-focused Knowledge.

Recent Topics

Jazz, Drumming, Percussion, Music, Jazz Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Practicing Drummer
:

E20 - Kayvon Gordon

October 13, 2026

Recorded September 2026Kayvon Gordon is a drummer from Detroit who's now based in New York. You might know him from Sullivan Fortner's trio with bassist Tyrone Allen. Their first studio album together, Leave That In There, came out in August. Kayvon and Tyrone are also the rhythm section on two of Nicole Glover's albums that I love and are also on saxophonist Kazemde George's trio album, Ocean Passage. We talk about those and some other great recordings he's on.Kayvon...

E19 - Kai Craig

June 10, 2026

Recorded May 2026Kai is a drummer from the UK who first caught my attention through a series of studio clips and an interview with Greg Hutchinson, who has been his teacher, mentor, and then produced Kai’s album, “A Time Once Forgotten”.Kai is not only a fantastic player, he’s very insightful and I think you’ll get a lot from this conversation. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaiicraigWebsitehttps://kaicraig.comKai Craig - A Time Once Forgottenhttps://kaicraig-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album...

E18 - Steven Crammer

April 14, 2026

Recorded March 2026Steven Crammer is a drummer based in Brooklyn, NY. His uniquely flexible musicianship has led to a rising stature on the jazz scene, since moving to NYC in 2018. Steven has released two albums, both with co-led projects. His debut album 'Nortonk' was released on Biophilia Records in 2021. The album received praise in multiple publications including Pop Matters, Jazz Trail, Jazzwise, and All About Jazz. In November 2025, his piano trio ‘Prawntail’ released their fi...

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Frequently asked questions

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Practicing Drummer
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How do I get in touch with Practicing Drummer?

Practicing Drummer is hosted by Practicing Drummer. Its publicly listed emails are practicingdrummer@gmail.com and craigv@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Practicing Drummer?

The publicly listed emails for Practicing Drummer: practicingdrummer@gmail.com and craigv@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Practicing Drummer have?

Podseeker estimates Practicing Drummer reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Practicing Drummer?

Practicing Drummer typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Working jazz drummers (including sidemen and leaders) with a meaningful body of recorded work, performance credibility, and/or strong education/mentorship roles; often New York–based or closely connected to the NYC jazz ecosystem. Composer/educator credentials are a plus. Common among recent guests: Released albums or formed co-led recording projects; Touring and/or extensive sideman work with known artists; Formal training (e.g., conservatory programs) or notable mentorship/study. Recent guests include Steven Crammer, Eliza Salem, and Charles Goold.

How hard is it to get booked on Practicing Drummer?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Practicing Drummer cover?

Recent episodes cover Jazz, Drumming, Percussion, Music, and Jazz Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

practicingdrummer@gmail.com

craigv@gmail.com

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