Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a successful music tour? We’re letting you in on the secret as we sit down with Jared Neal and Javier Solis, the heartbeat of Lauren Daigle’s band. This dynamic duo unpacks their unique approach to rhythm, revealing how they play with different pockets and gaps in the music’s rhythmic texture. They even share a few gig-war stories, with Jared recounting a hilarious incident where he had to use a floor tom as his kick drum! From cover bands to drum stores, we dive into Jared and Javier’s journey to mastering the drumming craft. We navigate throug ..read more

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a successful music tour? We’re letting you in on the secret as we sit down with Jared Neal and Javier Solis, the heartbeat of Lauren Daigle’s band. This dynamic duo unpacks their unique approach to rhythm, revealing how they play with different pockets and gaps in the music’s rhythmic texture. They even share a few gig-war stories, with Jared recounting a hilarious incident where he had to use a floor tom as his kick drum! From cover bands to drum stores, we dive into Jared and Javier’s journey to mastering the drumming craft. We navigate throug ..read more

Drumming with Devotion: The Chris Garcia Experience In the world of music and worship, there are stories that transcend the ordinary—stories that beat with the rhythm of inspiration and faith. One such tale is that of Chris Garcia, a drummer whose journey is marked by a profound connection between his artistry and his spirituality. The latest podcast episode I had the pleasure of hosting delves into Chris’s musical odyssey, a narrative that will resonate with both drummers and non-drummers alike. The Heartbeat Behind the Beat Chris Garcia is not your average drummer. Known for his dynamic pre ..read more

We hosted a livestream on YouTube called the Worship Drummer Hangout with Matt McKenzie and we had the chance to ask him some questions. Below is the video version and further below is the audio version. Prefer the audio version? You can listen to it here: Links to things: Matt McKenzie’s Drum Gear Rundown Links to things: Matt McKenzie’s Drum Gear Rundown Subscribe to Worship Drummer’s YouTube Channel HERE Subscribe and Listen to the Worship Drummer Podcast Here (AUDIO): Apple Spotify Worship Drum Samples One Shots Samples for over 200 worship songs Connect with us on Instagram ..read more

We hosted a livestream on YouTube called the Worship Drummer Hangout with Sebastian Suarez and we had the chance to ask him some questions. This is the audio version of the YouTube Livestream. Prefer the audio version? You can listen to it here: Links to things: @sebas.space on IG Percs.Live UPPERROOM Subscribe to Worship Drummer’s YouTube Channel HERE Subscribe and Listen to the Worship Drummer Podcast Here (AUDIO): Apple Spotify Worship Drum Samples One Shots Samples for over 200 worship songs Connect with us on Instagram @jonmanna @worshipdrummer Camera and Gear Used Sony a6100 S ..read more

We hosted a livestream on YouTube called the Worship Drummer Hangout with Dan McMurray and we had the chance to ask him some questions. Here’s the audio version of the YouTube Livestream. Subscribe to Worship Drummer’s YouTube Channel HERE Prefer the audio version? You can listen to it here: Subscribe and Listen to the Worship Drummer Podcast HERE: Apple Spotify Connect with us on Instagram @jonmanna @worshipdrummer Camera and Gear Used Sony a6100 Sigma 16mm lens Shure SM7B Mic Rode PSA1 Professional Studio Arm Rode RODECaster Pro SD Card Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from ..read more

On June 14, 2022, the Kingdom Tour with Maverick City X Kirk Franklin stopped into Toronto and we had the opportunity to talk through Harold “HB” Brown’s gear. Here’s a complete rundown of his kit. (Links will be below video) Drum Gear Rundown DRUM KIT Franklin Drums Tom 1 – 10×7 Maple Poplar Tom 2 – 12×8 maple poplar Floor Tom (Left) 14×14 Maple Poplar Floor tom – 16×15 maple poplar Kick 1 (Main) – 22×14 maple poplar Kick 2 – 18×14 – Maple Poplar SNARES Snare 1 – A&F 12×3 Piccolo snare Snare 2 – Franklin 14×7 Penny Copper snare Snare 3 – Franklin 14×5 Aluminum snare ELECTRONICS Rola ..read more

We’ve waited on this episode with Harold Brown for a little while and now we are stoked to share it with you. Harold Brown is the drummer and MD for Maverick City Music and a producer. He’s got a heart to serve the Lord and has become a great friend to the Worship Drummer Fam!  Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Worship Drum Samples. Get instant access to unlimited drum samples created for the worship songs your church is singing today. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 – Intro 03:10 – Upbringing and Musical Influences 09:16 – How to find musical influences 14:32 – Origin ..read more

In this post we’ll cover Dan McMurray’s 2022 drum gear rundown as he tours with Hillsong UNITED on the Tomlin/United Tour. Big thanks to Dom Geralds, Dan, and Timmy Jones for taking the time to do this with us! Note: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission. TOUR KIT Piano Black Gretsch USA Custom Kick: 24×16 Tom: 13×9 Floor tom 1: 16×16 Floor tom 2: 18×18 DRUM HEADS Remo Coated Emperors on Top – https://imp.i114863.net/5bDVM3 Remo Clear Ambassadors on Bottom – https://imp.i114863.net/e456rX Evans E-rings – http://imp.i114863 ..read more

Hey WD Fam, I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation I had with Markus Dinger from Germany. He’s not only the drummer for Outbreakband, but he’s got a massive heart for the Kingdom, oh and he’s a monster drummer! Show Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Worship Drum Samples. Get instant access to unlimited drum samples created for the worship songs your church is singing today. Timestamps and Topics 0:00 – Intro 3:40 – Markus’ Drumming Journey – Germany to IHOP KC 17:50 – Outbreakband 22:45 – Why take drum lessons? 26:30 – The pandemic from Markus’ context 35:50 – On putting out high ..read more