48 Best Percussion Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

DRUM with Mike & Eddy aims to bring drummers together and give them weekly updates and banter about the wonderful world of drumming. Each week professional drummers Mike Johnston and Eddy Thrower will discus how topics such as motivation, practice habits, routine, health & fitness, and many more have an effect on your drumming. Obviously this podcast is for drummers, but in all honesty it's for anyone that wants to improve at their craft! more

A podcast all about the rich history of the drums - and how they became what they are today! Join Bart van der Zee as he speaks with experts about the curious journey of the ever-evolving drum set. more

With 500 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it's like to be a professional drummer. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta, Working Drummer covers it all with a dynamic range of pro drummers who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today. more

This podcast is all about answering YOUR drum-related questions. Listen as Stephen Taylor responds to the most common questions people have emailed and DMed him over the last decade as an online drum educator. more

Conversations with teachers, composers, and performers of music for winds and percussion.

Podcast host Damon Grant, is a professional percussionist and has partnered with the Percussive Arts Society to bring this podcast to the masses. The mission statement is 'Document History and Educate the Next Generation.' This podcast aims to interview percussionists, drummers, and percussion educators of all genres. more

Your window into the top level of the Marching Percussion activity.

Meet the up-and-coming players within Nashville's diverse drumming community, plus interviews with special guests from music cities near and far. Hear their stories, be inspired, and share some laughs along the way. more

A podcast for drummers who think too much. Ben Hilzinger talks to the greats about creativity, identity, staying sane, and finding purpose behind the kit. Powered by Big Fat Snare Drum. For more inforamtion, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram. more

'You're Good, Get Better' is a show to help us all get better at drums, music, and life.Your host, Tim Buell, is a professional drummer who lives and works in Nashville, TN. Tim has toured with bands like Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Cody Fry, Remedy Drive, Chris August, and many others. He also transcribes drum parts for some of the biggest drum companies in the world (Zildjian, Vic Firth, Percussive Arts Society, Stephen's Drum Shed).Tim is also passionate about drum and music education and you can find several educational resources at his website (timbuellmusic.com). more

The Drum Brigade Podcast is hosted by Korey Kingston and Funky Phil Pardell. It is a weekly talk show. This show is meant to be a little different than other drum podcasts you may have listened to. The Drum Brigade Podcast is meant to be a light hearted, fun show for the drum community. This podcast is not a 'how did you get your start playing drums?' life story interview, tech tip- kind of show. It is however meant to be a 'drum hang' show. So the Drum Brigade Podcast is just that; real drummers hanging out, chatting, drink coffee (or beer), talk about gigs, experiences from gigs/ or life in general, play drum games, venting cracking jokes, and more. more

Multi-Artist/Genre podcast with a focus on drumming that extends out to the world of extreme sports!!!! !-_-! Subscribe!: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/crash-bang-boom-podcast/id1130523092?mt=2 more

Getting to know the Brazilian percussion music-making community, one interview at a time with your hosts, Courtney and Dianna more

Live From My Drum Room!® is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers harmed on any show! Visit livefrommydrumroom.com for upcoming episodes, Merch and more! Leave a comment and write a review! All shows are live streamed and available on youtube.com/@livefrommydrumroom and all podcast platforms. Please subscribe! Contact John at: ****@gmail.com.  more

Chris Brewer and Norbert Saemann host Meinl Radio and interviews today's top drummers. Hear artists discuss album cycles, motivational speaking, tour life and much more. more

Hosted by percussionist Josh Hartwell, The Rudimental Podcast presents conversations with percussionists and drummers all over the world. Whether it be marching percussion or jazz drumming, conversations cover the wide world of drums and convey the same passion that the audience shares for the craft. more

The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast features real conversations with the musicians who make Broadway run. Veterans. Rising players. Pit legends and the next generation. These are the people shaping the sound of theater — and nobody's cleaning it up for the camera. www.broadwayboundandbeyond.com more

A place for long form talk with percussionists and other compelling people.

Welcome to 'The Bottom of the Glass', a podcast about the art of traditional rudimental drumming and music of all origins. The Bottom of the Glass is hosted by Dave Loyal, Brendan Mason and me, Brian Watkinson. We will dig deep into the theories, the ideas and the history of rudimental drumming, fifing and World Music through the words and experiences of those who are making music history today. more

The Team Islas Podcast is for anyone looking to better themselves in percussion education. Each episode features thoughtful, in depth advice and insight on a single topic from experienced educators Doug Bush, Patricia Islas, and Zach Scheer. more

An interview series featuring some of the finest drummers and percussionists from across the globe, you can listen to over 100 guests so far from Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie and Simon Phillips through to Chad Smith, Nicko McBrain and Tommy Aldridge. more

My name is Jeremie Foster, and I am the founder of The Drum Lounge Podcast which I host alongside my college friend Bryon Russell. We have so many experiences and stories to share both inside and outside of drumming that we believe will be of inspiration to those who are drummers, those that are fans of drummers, and those who are just fans of podcasts in general. In addition, we plan on reviewing different high school and HBCU bands/drumlines, interviewing different band directors/section leaders, providing tips and advice on being a better drummer, providing history on drumming, speaking on the culture of HBCU Life, and teaching rhythm exercises that you can expect to learn every episode and add to you drumming repertoire. Episodes for Season 3 are released every week, and will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts! Find more information on IG: @TheDrumLoungePod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support . more

Drummer Mamas is hosted by drummers, mums and long-time friends Ciara Chinniah and Gemma Hill. Ciara and Gemma love to explore the other side of drummers — less gear, more stories, ideas, experiences and real life. Through honest conversations with drummers from all walks of life, they chat about music, creativity, careers and everything that happens beyond the kit. Because there's always more to a drummer than drumming. 🥁❤️ more

An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, Steve Smith, Jeremy Dutton, Joe Dyson, and Dan Weiss. Connect with the show on Instagram (@practicingdrummer) and follow the blog at practicingdrummer.com. more

Join Ben and George every week as they delve deep into discussions about drums, drumming and drummers. They chat about everything from first kits to worst gigs, drumming tips to drum sticks and everything in between. Welcome to the disarray of two mates passing the time, whilst trying to stay in time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Hey guys my name is Daniel and I'm the host/creator of the The Drum Heads Podcast. What is The Drum Heads Podcast? It's more than a podcast it's a drumming family. This community was built for drummers and by drummers, brings the percussion community together to share the secrets of the most successful drummers around the world proving that anyone can play and have a damn good time doing it. more

Drums, Friendship & Waffle. ___________________________ ►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod ►Patreon: The Players' Lounge ►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist ►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod ►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com ___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Two best friends that are also percussion directors aiming to dive deeper into topics relating to a school band/percussion program. Our hope is to provide a resource for music educators to further understand the ins and outs of percussion. more

The Count Us In Podcast was born from 3 working drummers meeting at a Drum Camp, and after spending countless hours discussing their struggles and successes with this wonderful instrument, they decided to open the conversation to the wider drumming community. Matt Lacey, Jamie Joiner and Harry Surman are talking about the drumming journey, whilst letting the listener into their practice schedules, gigging preparations and drumming goals. This podcast is from working drummers , for working drummers! Join the conversation and get in touch on Instagram: @countusinpodcast more

'A Drummer's Guide To...' is the podcast that dives into everything it takes to thrive as a professional musician beyond the practice room. Hosted by Emily Dolan Davies, a drummer since 1999, pro since 2008, and a passionate mentor since 2018, this show unpacks the real-world challenges, triumphs, and strategies for building the career of your dreams. Whether you're chasing gigs, navigating the music industry, or balancing passion with practicality, Emily's got your back with honest insights and inspiring stories. Find out more about Emily at EmilyDrums.com more

Monthly musings about all things drums, and occasional other ramblings. I mostly ramble on about gigging, practising, and from time to time, I interview people. Also, there are lots of stories and some insights in to my philosophy towards not just music, but my approach to everyday situations. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe/follow me on your podcast platform. You can also try my drumless playalongs for free via https://davewalsh.bandcamp.com/album/drumless-play-along-tracks more

Host Cory Hofing (Crimson Shadows) talks with some of the worlds most prolific drummers in the rock, metal and EXTREME metal genres. Listen in for an inside look to a drummers mind and or for some helpful tips on gear, practicing techniques and mental strategies to get the most out of your playing and life! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer more

In-depth conversation with the world's most talented drummers and percussionists from the Gon Bops artist family. Hosted by Rich Mangicaro, Gon Bops' Percussion Loft gives a behind-the-scenes look into the artist's path to success, their favorite GB instruments and much more. more

Mike C. and Mike T. banter on things musical, percussive, artistic, perceptual, conceptual and beyond. Join us! more

Hosted by Drum Factory Direct chief creative officer Mike Dawson, Drum Candy is the definitive podcast for gear-obsessed drummers with an insatiable hunger for non-stop shop talk. Each episode will include product demos and interviews with the world's top drummers, builders, producers, and product designers. Shell types, bearing edges, snare wires, hoop shootouts, tuning, muffling... every component of the drumset and drum sounds gets dissected, discussed, tested, and reviewed here on Drum Candy. more

This is a show with brief episodes about the challenges that come with playing the drums and what you can do about them, so you enjoy your drumming journey. more

Musician and instrument maker, Timothy Roberts, talks with musicians and craftsman about instruments, music, and navigating the pitfalls and challenges that arise when you pursue your craft in today's culture. more

Drumheads is a drumming podcast hosted by Stacey Hood, featuring conversations with professional drummers from punk, rock, jazz, and funk. Each episode covers the real experience of making a living as a drummer — the music, the stories, and life on the road. No drumming experience required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Drum Chat from an amateur's perspective about gear gigs, education, drumming influences, drum shows, and the drumming community in 2025. We also interview 'Drummy People' from all over. This includes, Educators, Players of all areas of drumming from beginners to professional artists. We will also speak to industry people, drum builders and shop owners. Hosted by Matt F. Matt (London) started playing in the 80's and was in a couple of bands that played many gigs in London and the UK as well as recorded in a few studios but never really 'made it' Now he is totally obsessed with Drums, music and music gear and the industry. Loyal to the Meinl Brand and a member of the Mike Johnston 'Mikes Lessons' Drum Education website and 'Family' We attend the UK Drum Show and other events we can get to around the UK Some episodes will just be us nattering on about drum stuff, and some will involve guest hosts or guest interviewees. Contact us via instagram dm @thedrumshedpodcast if you have any questions. Matt F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to the Drumwell Podcast, where we look at what drummers do away from the kit, in order to do their best behind the kit. We discuss topics such as diet and exercise, warm up, cool down and practice routines, injuries (drum related or those which affect drumming abilities) and how to overcome them, as well as top tips for longevity.'After a recent back issue which at one stage was starting to have an impact on my playing, I went the route of seeking professionals to fix the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. This ongoing process has led to several interesting conversations with my drumming friends and peers about various issues they've faced and how they navigate them. So I figured I would press record on these conversations to share with others out there who may find this interesting!'Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review!Toddy.Music: 'OUCH (The Back Ache Song)' by Toddy & Squizzy.   more

A podcast that came from the brainchild of a father son duo set to explore all things music, mostly drums of course! But we won't stop there. We will strive to bring on new and returning guests as well as expanding the artists we bring in. more

Volta is a percussion education podcast for designers, educators, and performers. Our goal is to have real conversations about hot topics and leave 'no stone unturned.'It's time to change the conversation.Hosted by: Elanders Frazier, Ryan Reed, John Gaal, and Robert Dickens Jr. more

Learn drums faster. Have more fun. Connect to and serve the music and your audience. Here at the infinity drumming podcast, I talk about concepts you won't see anywhere else... I created this podcast address a gap... to help people who are after real talk.This is not just about latest drum news and licks and chops. Here you will find concepts and ideas that can transform your drumming life, help you not only improve your speed of learning, but help you to feel music more and connect to it. This podcast is about celebrating drums as an art form, as a practise, as a way of life. more

Percussionistics is the podcast where drums, drummers, and the drumming behind every great song take center stage. We dive deep into the heartbeat of music, celebrating the artistry, technique, and stories that drive the world of drumming. more

A podcast about drumming hosted by Mike Malone and Adam Hatton. Two career professionals, who make a living as freelancer musicians and educators in the midwest.  more

4 The Drummers is a podcast created by drummers, for drummers—designed to inspire, educate, and help drummers navigate the music industry. Featuring real conversations with top players, techs, and industry pros, we dive into everything from touring and gear to mindset and motivation. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this podcast delivers valuable insights, stories, and advice to keep you pushing forward in your drumming journey. more

Hello, and welcome to our podcast, which features professional artists, performers and researchers, primarily from the field of music, talking about their practice. Our idea with this series is to reach out to music students and young professionals who wish to gain more insight into the minds of established artists, teachers and researchers in order to learn more about what it takes to build an independent professional artistic practice. We are both percussionists ourselves, and approach the different areas from that perspective. Topics covered across different episodes are artistic influences, practicing and time management, creativity, composer/performer collaborations, approaches to creating and funding artistic projects, how to create an ensemble, artistic research, how one's perspectives on the practice of music changes over time…and much more.We hope you enjoy listening!…and please send us a note if there are topics you'd like to see covered.Håkon Mørch Stene & Henrik Knarborg Larsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Featuring conversations and discussions on life experiences, learning moments, music, and a dash of drums—all from personalities and friends from the world of symphonic percussion.ABOP is the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. more