Pro Drummers Share Their Number 1 Advice!

[@israelstrommusic]

“He fired me 5 times but he hired me 6” legend

[@kavilatte]

#exactly

[@XavierBroadenMusic]

Zack and EMC is such a dynamic duo🌊👊🏽

[@jasonwang7028]

AHHHH I SCREAMED

[@LuisGonzalez-yk1mu]

I was about to comment that HAHAHA

[@stevechrollo8074]

Bromantic

[@ryanwilson5782]

You know you've made it when Gregg Bissonette is your camera man

[@tharrock337]

OH NO, with how often Zack goes "GROW UP" in his videos, that one was scary, I swear that construction worker looked at you and smelled your favorite thing to say and then turned it around, what a mercieless dude.

[@UlanSays]

😂😂right like dang that dude is fun at parties I’m sure

[@latentsea]

I do construction, and play drums.. I am a grown man...

[@felixfelix7447]

I've worked on building sites and played drums. Playing drums much more fun ..if that makes me a kid I'll take it 😎

[@davidperaza9526]

Dude you’re SO lucky!!!!! GREGG BISSONETTE is a living legend. Hope you got to learn as much as you could from such a great drummer!

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

.....and he can learn a lot from you !!!

[@aumerimachado8368]

5:46 that's literally the best compliment to every musician (even better if it's from a senior)

[@EMCproductions]

Super cool to finally meet you irl! ...but we really do need to grow up.

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[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

Good Morning!

[@Nilsitim]

Wow ! You've encountered so many incredible drummers there, I wish we had such events in here. So amazing to see them share a bit of their wisdom. Great vid, Zack !

[@langadubazana]

The 11 year olds' advice was on point!

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

Just as good as the rest haha

[@Christopherdrums]

It's nice to see young drummers giving such good advice. You can tell they practice or play a lot

[@nashurbina]

3:59 “Never pet a burning dog” probably the best piece of advice of this video as well as the final one.

[@adderon]

Gadd damn that's good advice

[@EILIVSAGRUSTEN]

What does it mean?

[@samscheck9109]

"The number one advice I would give to beginners starting out is; reach out to your heroes. No matter what. Find their email, call them, DM them, do what you got to do. Reach out to them, and tell them you love their music, and you want to come meet them, and start a relationship with your idols. because that's what'll get you to the stars." -- Allison Miller Gold

[@MattButzen]

Zack seems to always bring good energy out in others

[@randyrossdrums]

It was a pleasure to meet you at PASIC, hope that practice pad is treating you well.

[@ZackGrooves]

I can’t stop playing on it!!! Absolutely love it. Thank you so much

[@rustleweighed-thrasher]

@@ZackGrooves OHH Yeah 😎🚬 🤘Y'all Kick Ass🤘I'm drums/guitar, I wish I had just 1 seasoned drummer like y'all. I have to deal with👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXqXgZyOfd92a9U crap!

[@djet3988]

So good to see Gregg in a video with you! He did a music camp when i was younger in Wyoming! And he taught us a ton about stage presence, and ofcourse his awesome voice acting skills!

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[@poopoop1903]

i thought wyoming didn’t exist

[@ThatMattGoodMusic]

Man Gregg is such a nice dude - clearly has a lot of respect and time for you and other folks. Great vid x

[@searching4answers79]

I went to a Bissonnet Clinic over 20 years ago. Not only is Gregg a very technical drummer, but also a world-class comedian! 🤣 He had the crowd rolling with laughter. He also seems to be a genuinely nice guy. Anyway, I've recently been introduced to the Zack Grooves videos. I like his unique approach as well as his charisma and obvious technical ability! Very impressive!!! Keep up the good work gentlemen!

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Stay on your _GRIND_ young man, this is *SO* well deserved and such seriously great advice from everyone who took the time to give it. For real, for real. Shout out to Dixon Drums for signing Zack, shout out to the legendary Gregg Bissonette for being a _TOTAL - BRO!_

[@jordanols]

Loved seeing Gregg in this video, was so cool to see him!!!

[@felixweber6593]

Gregg has a great sense of humor, not forgetting his insane drumming and technique... Undoubtedly one of my all time favorite drummers... 🤩

[@TheShenandoahPerry]

Big up my man Zack. What a wholesome and inspirational video. Greg Bissonette seems like a really nice and chill dude. I'm glad to see more of these down to earth videos✌

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[@drumnchris]

I’m from St Louis and Jim Uding is the man!! He had a drum shop called drum headquarters. I was depressed when it closed! He is huge in the St. Louis drum community!

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[@DavisSchulz]

awesome video with great people, love your content.

[@sblol3686]

Never been this early but always love the videos. Your production is outstanding it's always amazing to watch you. You're truly an inspiration, please keep making content for us!

[@Drummerguy123]

This video made me so happy. So much great advice, especially from those 11 year old kids! Keep up the great work!

[@Virenaut]

Zack, I don't know you personally, but you seem so unapologetically yourself in these videos. I love it.

[@bendanielspercussion]

I’m loving all the positivity that you’re putting into the world, Zack! Keep it up! Super inspiring stuff!

[@chrisfraser5088]

Holy! So many legends in this video! You and Gregg are hilarious together!

[@hotrodhammee]

wow, I'm technically in the video. meeting Zack was a super cool experience, and he was just a very chill guy.

[@bumpus.-_-.2]

Thanks for the advice probably

[@TheGigmiester101]

Greg is an absolute kick in the pants...I met him a while back at Rhythm Traders in Portland OR. He was doing a demo for Roland....Killer player and a great guy!

[@ericmsandoval]

7:27 that’s actually REALLY solid advice

[@sisraye]

Timing the ending is always as perfect as your time keeping while playing young man, I love it!

[@macncheeseboy1858]

Amazing video, great advice that I will take to heart. Love your content man!

[@jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866]

i was kind of hoping that Dorthea would have just said paradiddles

[@MrWillblake007]

11 year olds out here giving better advice than most of the professionals

[@SethPlaysBass]

as a bass playr, I'm thankful for all tha drummers out there. we buddies, bro

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[@Alanb_69]

I just bought a Dixon Cornerstone kit because my current two favorite drummers (Zack and Gregg) endorse the company. I absolutely love the drums.

[@bigdaddysweep5995]

This was such an encouraging video! I couldn’t help but have a smile on my face at the end!

[@RontoriusSmith]

I really needed to hear that honestly

[@supremeoverlord3581]

The fact that you met Peter erskine is insane

[@derek5168]

I really admire the way Greg bissonette treats other drummer's he always gives the right advice in a kind and respectful way

[@paisteformula6021]

Absolute class as usual !! 😯😯😯🔥🔥🔥 And with Greg!!!

[@adamjonesdrummer]

Great video! Gregg is the man 🥁

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[@thunder____]

My number 1 advice for new drummers is to keep yourself healthy. Part of that is protecting your hearing, because drums are dangerously loud; you should NEVER play without hearing protection, and my experience is that there are universal-fit earplugs on the market that sound so good and feel so comfortable that sometimes I forget they're in (I use Westone... ER20, I think is the model name?). But also keeping healthy means taking care of your hands, feet, etc. Drumming can be strenuous and can cause muscle injuries, and here in the US (since we don't have universal healthcare), if you're uninsured and can't afford to see a doctor and go to occupational therapy, a hand injury or something could put you out of action indefinitely (I personally had to take about a year and a half off from drums in my early 20s due to a thumb injury that I had to let go untreated for months because I was uninsured, and then even when I could start going to therapy for it, it had gotten so bad in the meantime that it took a long time to recover even when working with an excellent occupational therapist). Exercising regularly and proper stretching and warmup habits make a huge difference, making those kinds of injuries much less likely.

[@kavilatte]

Thank you for this, Zach, especially that hilarious turned down home brotherly moment with Gregg & the ‘grown man who does construction.’

[@Derek-jj9rx]

5:12 featuring the Plainfield High School Battery in the back lol

[@JDLPERCUSSION]

Wow, what an awesome video, so much invaluable advise.

[@bluepicklegaming1193]

zack you're such a cool guy keep up the good work

[@realspacegiraffe]

LMAO "never pet a burning dog" I'm always petting burning dogs so I guess I failed

[@adamwigington9467]

I literally live in Indiana and I'm just now hearing about this event?!?!?

[@jonassmidt7534]

I love the drumming community!

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[@Mammoth486]

5:47 The best compliment you can get from a musician

[@TheMetalFreshTiger]

Super great video! Even the kids nailed it💥 Bring more vids with Bissonette if you can, please 🤘

[@goodrothedrummer]

Man I definitely get inspired when I watch your channel. I haven’t been to pasic since 2002 the best experience ever yessir

[@cheap_clown]

Love your channel Zack! Always waiting for new videos! Kiss! 😆🤣

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[@LoreMastersPod]

Dimitri is the homie! Super insightful human encyclopedia lol really glad you guys got to meet!

[@Dadde2695]

soo good video at always! Ciao dalla Toscana

[@zikandgroovefr]

Great video full of golden advices from all the legendary professionals! Thank you!

[@alexlark3973]

Such good heart feels in this man

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[@pulsar-_-4504]

I like these vlogs because it’s really cool to explore these men’s interesting lives 😊

[@dominikn19]

Best video I saw in a long time. 😂 You never disappoint, Zack! 🔥

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[@Gracin-drums17]

Seeing you at PASIC was amazing thanks for the picture with you and Gregg. You guys sounded great. Can’t wait to see you next year!!

[@williamperri3437]

Okay I'm halfway through the video and I've not heard one person yet say to play to recorded music and learn the exact parts and once you're comfortable with that start to experiment with your own feel. That and playing to a click on the pad and the snare drum independently is the number one advice other than to study all of the greats and learn to play to every style of music IF you can handle it. IF you just can't really pull off Calypso or Songo but are really good at playing straight time and Shuffle with a little bit of Swing then Focus what you are best at if you're not making enough progress at Latin or Jazz BUT every drummer should be able to sit down to any style of music and at least make it feel good.

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

Basically what the last advice was: Get the music chops but also the social chops and you'll make it. Solid.

[@mikedaknight8854]

Practice goes without sayings. The biggest error I made as a teen (in the late 90s) was not listening to much variety or reading up on stuff. It was all about the punk, rock and metal, and though I knew jazz drummers were the best I was told by my mates that jazz drumming was no use (I was weak willed). It was also difficult to get access to good knowledge in shops and the music community when you grew up in the sticks in the uk 😂 The growth of KZbin has changed the game for all musicians in the last 10-15 years, there no excuse anymore

[@lazr24]

6:30 had us in the first half ngl

[@andreethrasher5790]

Dat fistbump with matt garstka at 0:57 EPIC

[@jerrylawrence8477]

When I was young I had the privilege to watch VoiVod a French Canadian band, (kinda like rush on speed) up close like stage hand close The drummer was playing these awesome double bass strokes that turned into quads when he played the Tom's and kick he hit all of the punches and signature changes while chewing bubble gum and blowing huge pink bubbles, never will forget that show in Atlanta GA at the masquerade. Check em out he is a very underrated drummer, they have been around for 35 years already. Loved seeing the drummers here too, I'd love to go pro like they are.

[@spelwerdzrite]

Loving all your adventures. Happy for you brother.

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[@kambui123]

Great interviews and great answers!!

[@andydrums4333]

2:20. Been playing for 14 years now. This hit like a fucking mountain lol

[@C_ECST]

2:19 I work construction and play drums as well. So uhhh... what LOL

[@rueazy]

A grown as$ kid :)

[@Morgan3000]

I met Greg back when he came to Connecticut at Dynamic percussion and during the clinic jammed with him on stage dude is an awesome drummer and person

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

and say it with the great Frank Zappa: "does humor belongs to music ?!"........

[@josephedet8482]

Damn, I was blown away when I heard the granny play those drums. But when she gave her advice "practice, practice, practice" I knew I got to get myself some white hairs.

[@latentsea]

Dorothea rocks!

[@lilhonthebeats8963]

And I've always wanted chop lesson from you

[@jairenlynch7578]

Thank you Zack

[@benwinstanleymusic]

Love this video, so good. You and Gregg is such a fun combo

[@Tyl-Fiedler]

Dude , you an Greg B. Is so nice to Watch . You Both are absolute Inspiration Personaly and musicality. Greets from germany Bro

[@davidk6504]

I'm very thankful for this video.

[@Nickysticksofficial]

That was so well said by Dixon!

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

I like the warm familiar atmosphere of the Dixon Company and the drums are sounding GREAT! But, without being a bad prophet, I can clearly see Mr. Graybeal >Groove< signing a major deal with a major company in the foreseeable future .........

[@fearnobizarre]

Dude pasic is so great! Congrats!

[@drumm3r_b0y27]

I live in Indiana why did I not know this was a thing I would of loved to go 😭

[@devinbrewer8956]

Damn bro I just stayed at that hotel for a gig in Indy recently lol. If I knew you were coming I would've waited in your room so I could give you a lil kiss

[@willis5374]

Zack you are a legend to me this was enjoyable as always.

[@Imhotep_DrummerJones]

Amazing video brudda… I met TC in ‘19 during one of my cruise contracts… HES DEFINITELY a great to learn from!!! S/O to the amazing Greg with those funk faces! 😂

[@agythebam4462]

I love you man I'm super happy for you brother

[@martinleal2027]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!

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[@petshop7248]

Dude, you made it. You’re just fuckin hanging out with Gregg!!

[@js.drums1]

Big fan bro keep up the work!

[@MrDaryl2112]

Greg is a really great human!

[@blopa5893]

And Peter Erskine leader of groups (work soloist) its beauty too

[@xyanide1986]

That pair young kids of dishing out wisdom I needed when I was like 18 lmao great stuff

[@MiriusTube]

Dude this is top quality high end shit. Thank you! Spectacular editing BTW

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[@firdeye2681]

Love this video.

[@downbeats41]

Matt and Edison dropping the realist gems

[@somyso3634]

4 years ago I went to PASIC as Junior, such a great experience. Amazing video man

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[@MrMustashio12]

Don't even play drums and this video is very underrated. Keep it up my guy ❤️

[@wtfdelicious]

"do yall play fortnite?"and CUT. - dude, I love your sense of humor!

[@pokicat5001]

loving the content!

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