This is The #Acceptance Podcast- I am #Accepted… I #Belong… So do you…

This is a new podcast series on The Drum Brigade Podcast “network” hosted by professional drummer, teacher, and business owner Korey Kingston. The #Acceptance Podcast is a slight diversion from The Drum Brigade Podcast in that it is more focused on the core values of Drum Brigade- #Acceptance, #Belonging, Camaraderie Over Competition, and The Brotherhood of Drummers, but still with a few laughs.

In this episode Korey talks “#Acceptance” and what that means to him. Korey explains in detail why this is the main core value for Drum Brigade, and how this new way of thinking can change the game in your life, career, relationship and more. This is the first episode of The #Acceptance Podcast with Korey Kingston. Enjoy!

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This week on the Drum Brigade Podcast, Korey and Funky Phil are celebrating show 100! Tosh, Doug (Daddy Drum Tech), Kevin Higuchi, Zak Najor, and Tim Baltes come on the show to hang out, play games, share stories and laughs! This is an amazing episode to celebrate this amazing accomplishment!

Thanks to all the listeners, all the guests, the Drum Brigade coordinator Candice, Wendy Ford- the publicist to many drummers, and anyone else who has contributed to the podcast!

For more info on Korey Kingston visit www.koreykingston.com or follow @koreykingston

For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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This week on the Drum Brigade Podcast, Korey and Funky Phil are back. Korey and Funky Phil catch up and get deep on Korey's new morning routine, one of Korey's relatives has their "tit in a ringer," and much more. The featured guest this week is Danny Walker.

Drummer Danny Walker has achieved a notable reputation as one of the most versatile session drummers in extreme and heavy music today. Mostly known for work with Progressive Metal band Intronaut, but has had an extensive history of working with many other groups in the Metal sub-genres such as Job For a Cowboy, Exhumed, Phobia, Cephalic Carnage, Jesu, Murder Construct, Cloudkicker and Uphill Battle. Danny Walker Has been cited in Rhythm Magazine’s “The 20 Best Prog Drummers Of The Millennium” Metal Sucks “The Top 25 Modern metal Drummers” OC Weekly’s “The 10 Best metal Drummers” and Modern Drummer Magazine’s “Gearing Up.” Danny is currently a drum instructor/educator in Ventura County and drummer for Doom Rock outfit O Zorn, and grindcore groups Expulsion & Phobia.

For more info on Danny Walker please visit: www.dannywalkerdrummer.com

For more info on Korey Kingston visit www.koreykingston.com or follow @koreykingston

For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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This week on the Drum Brigade Podcast, Korey and Funky Phil are back after a two week break. Theres a lot to catch up on. Korey gets on a soap box about his Zoom interface, theres a long chat about "The Drum Resort," and much more. The featured guest this week is Jp Bouvet.

JP is the drummer for the band Childish Japes, as well as for Generation Axe, which is a supergroup comprised of Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tosin Abasi.

JP has taught masterclasses, private lessons, and multi-day intensives in 34 countries. While home in NYC he runs JPBouvetMusic.com — home to over 500 video lessons and thousands of members around the world.

In 2011, JP’s career began when he became the only person to ever win the two largest drum competitions in the United States in the same year: the Guitar Center Drum Off, and the Roland V-Drums Contest.

For more info on JP visit: https://www.jpbouvetmusic.com

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For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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Eric Miko Findlay is a professional drummer from the beach cities of Los Angeles. A Founding member of alternative emo group, Seahaven, the lion-share of his career revolved around writing, recording, and touring off their efforts.

“I never had desire to do anything else” Findlay admits. On the road straight out of high school; ten years later Eric is a touring professional & studio drummer, gracing stages in numerous countries on countless tours worldwide. Findlay’s playing is described as unsparing, hard hitting rock- veneered in hip hop & dub inspired intricacies. In 2016 he started getting attention from other artists and discovered new fortunes, claiming “there’s no better satisfaction than playing with musicians cut from a different cloth” -“I’ve been blessed with a musical palate that loves all, anything I’ve ever heard flows through my drumming. It makes for really eclectic sessions or gigs regardless of genre”. Eric is constantly refining his playing in his private studio, absorbing as much as he can from the drum community.

For more info on Eric please visit: https://ef.ilmddev.com or @mikodrums (instagram)

For more info on Korey Kingston visit www.koreykingston.com or follow @koreykingston

For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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We're back for episode 96! Our guest this week is Tyler Zarzeka. Tyler Zarzeka splits his time between drumming, studio work, and teaching for some of the biggest names in the industry. Finding work at Center Staging in 2007 led him to other teching opportunities and he has since worked with Hanson, Adele, 3 Doors Down, Adam Lambert, and Patti LaBelle. He found time between those jobs to perform on tour with Jive Records artist Lesley Roy from 2008 through 2010. Tyler has been working independently with Usher for the last two years as the drum tech for Aaron Spears.

More recently in his career, Tyler has been a part of the bands for Charlie Puth and Kiiara and is out on the road with Noah Cyrus during Katy Perry’s worldwide tour. Tyler has admitted that he owes “everything to Musician’s Institute,” citing that he learned to never get comfortable in his career, which in turn has lead him to all of his diverse jobs so far as a drummer.

Tyler also plays the wheel of death with Korey and Funky Phil and takes questions from the chat room.

For more info on Tyler please visit: @tzarzeka (Instagram)For more info on Korey Kingston visit www.koreykingston.com or follow @koreykingston

For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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We're back for episode 95! Our guest this week is Tosh The Drummer. Tosh Peterson is an 19-year-old drummer from Los Angeles, California. He started playing drums at age 2 and began touring at age 16.

Tosh has toured all over the world and recorded with many artists such as Carlie Hanson, Bryce Vine, Mario Biondi, Nik West, Jonny Goood, Bexley,Vana Liya and many more.

Tosh currently endorses: Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Aquarian Drumheads, Ahead Cases, Mee Audio, Roland Electronics and Trixin Clothing.

Tosh comes on to talk about his recent live stream concert with Ashton Irwin.

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He also plays the wheel of death with Korey and Funky Phil and takes questions from the chat room.

For more info on Tosh visit: @tosh_thedrummer (Instagram) or www.toshpeterson.com

For more info on Korey Kingston visit www.koreykingston.com or follow @koreykingston

For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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We're back for episode 94! Our guest this week is drummer/ actor Cole Marcus. Only a select few drummers can boast major TV show appearances, endorsements with well-known percussion manufacturers, and the admiration of more experienced peers. Even fewer can lay claim to this by the age of 4.

Just out of High school, Cole Marcus had been impressing worldwide audiences and the entertainment industry with his amazing talent. His precocious drumming skills, songwriting, and vocal abilities have garnered appearances on countless TV and radio shows, not to mention feature articles in DrumPro, DRUM!, and Modern Drummer magazines.

Cole's passion for the arts has developed him into a seasoned actor, where he has worked in feature films and several national TV commercials. At just three years-of-age, he was called up to the drum kit by the legendary Dave Weckl at one of his drum clinics. Cole proceeded to wow the audience and Weckl alike. By the age of four, Cole was offered endorsements with Mapex drums, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and had signed with BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.). This made him the youngest person to ever land an artist endorsement and the youngest songwriter in history to sign with BMI.

Cole has since signed with DW/ PDP drums, D'Addario/Evans, and a myriad of other endorsements. A highlight of Cole's year is his annual appearance at the NAMM show, where many of these companies invite him to perform and sign autographs alongside the best drum Artists in the industry. Cole has also gone on to put his musical talents to work. He has composed music for his upcoming album, TV, Film & Soundtrack placement, and continues to headline concerts across internationally.

Clearly, the pride of Cole's accomplishments at a young age is his humility and compassion. He recently returned from a tour in Japan benefiting handicapped children. Cole also donates his time annually to the Jonathan Jaques Celebrity Torch, where celebrities come together to celebrate the lives of children who have cancer or rare blood diseases, as well as other charities. 2018 marks a 15-Year Milestone in his young career, with an unprecedented accomplishment to have a 15-year long, professional international career under his belt at the age of only 19.

Cole is known for playing Robby (not Bobby) in the film I Can Only Imagine.

For more info on Cole please visit: www.colemarcus.com or email cole@colemarcus.com

For more info on Korey Kingston visit www.koreykingston.com or follow @koreykingston

For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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For more info about Korey visit: www.koreykingston.com

For more info about Funky Phil visit: www.philpardell.com

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We're back for episode 93! Our guest this week is Stephen Taylor. Stephen Taylor is the founder and owner of StephensDrumShed.com as well as the creator of the Drum Better Daily system. The website is membership based and offers a way to learn the drums online in an organized and goal oriented fashion. He has a passionate focus to bring online drum education to drummers around the world. Stephen has written three drum method books and also offers downloadable video drum lesson packs and individual lessons on his site.

For more info on Stephen please visit: www.stephensdrumshed.com

For more info on Korey Kingston visit www.koreykingston.com or follow @koreykingston

For more info on Funky Phil visit www.philpardell.com or follow @philpardell

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For more info about Funky Phil visit: www.philpardell.com

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We're back for episode 92! Our guest this week is Ryland Steen from the bands Reel Big Fish and America. Ryland Steen is a dynamic drummer who has toured internationally with Reel Big Fish since 2005 and has played and recorded with Maroon 5, Phantom Planet, The Elected, and many others. His excellent timing and versatility has caught the attention of magazines DRUM! and Modern Drummer, and Drummer (UK), as well as fans around the globe who are excited to watch his career grow. Ryland was born on August 31, 1980 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Having been raised in a house filled with music, he began his musical training at the age of 6 on piano. By age 13 he was ready to start banging on the drums. Ryland graduated high school early at the opportunity to tour the U.S. and participate in recording projects with Mike Mogis of Saddle Creek Records. At age 19 he jumped in a van with pop/fusion group Square and left the Midwest to head to California where they quickly immersed themselves in the competitive L.A. music scene. Ryland started playing with many different groups in Orange County and L.A., and worked with bands such as Audiovent, The Elected, Gerry Beckley (of America), Suburban Legends, Start Trouble, and Free Moral Agents. The latest stage in his career has proved to be his most rewarding – joining Orange County ska/punk band Reel Big Fish and touring the world and recording. Ryland can be heard on the band's double live album + DVD Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album, 2007's Monkeys For Nothing And Your Chimps For Free, and recent album release Fame, Fortune and Fornication. Ryland spends 6-8 months a year on the road with the band, entertaining crowds of thousands each night across the U.S. and U.K. Along with headlining shows, the band plays the European festival circuit annually, including sets at Reading and Leeds in the U.K., Rock am Park and Rock am Ring in Germany, and also played the 2006 Dubai Desert Rock Festival in the Middle East. Being on the road has given Ryland the chance to develop himself as a professional player and make a name for himself as a gifted drummer. When not touring Ryland continues to do session work with Gerry Beckley (America) and Ikey Owens (The Mars Volta) and is gaining a reputation for being a ‘one take guy' for his precision and feel. As DRUM! stated in their review of Ryland's drumming on Reel Big Fish's live album, “The guy's playing is perfect.” -Vater Percussion

For more info on Ryland please visit: www.rylandsteen.com

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We're back for episode 91! Our guest this week John Sparrow from the band Violent Femmes. Of all the iconic names in Milwaukee history, among the most enduring on the musical front is the Violent Femmes. The band emerged from the punk scene more than 35 years ago and scored hits such as Gone Daddy Gone and Blister in the Sun, and became one of the top alternative rock bands of the 1980s.

Guitarist Gordon Gano, bass player Brian Ritchie, and percussionist Victor DeLorenzo founded the band. They split up several times amid personality clashes, but have been playing together again since 2013, save for DeLorenzo, who now plays with the duo Nineteen Thirteen. It’s now South Milwaukee native John Sparrow who plays percussion for the Femmes, which works well for a couple of concerts they’ll play Friday and Saturday at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, at Sparrow’s alma mater - South Milwaukee High School. Sparrow says he had a "lifelong bug" to play music. His father, also named John Sparrow, is a percussionist in jazz and polka bands, and taught his son a great deal.

Sparrow says that the Violent Femmes were his very first concert at the Marcus Amphitheater when they opened for the B-52's. "Honestly, when I saw them the first time, I did literally say, 'I want to do this' - but when I say ‘this’, I wanted to be in the Violent Femmes," he recalls. In fact, Sparrow admits he used to sit in his basement and play drums along to Violent Femme records in high school repeatedly. "The music is unique and it's of its own, and that I think is what struck everybody that has discovered the Femmes." Fortunately, all of that basement practice paid off. Sparrow not only knows the music inside and out, but he also shares a lot of the same musical tastes as the rest of the band. "That was something we knew right from the get-go if that was going to work. I was just playing with them, now I'm really part of that band. And as we start doing new material, it was a no-brainer. It just worked." -wuwn.com

For more info on John Sparrow follow @johnsparrow76 (Instagram)

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We're back for episode 90! Our guest this week is Yuri Zane Ruley. Yuri Zane Ruley has been the driving force behind the Washington state punk trio MxPx for over seventeen years. While still in high school, he joined up with guitarist Tom Wisniewski and singer/bassist Mike Herrera, with whom he shared an affinity for California skate punk and Christianity. They released their debut album, Pokinatcha, on Tooth & Nail Records in 1994. Since then, MxPx has put out six more full-length albums, four EPs, three compilations, a live record, and two collections of covers. During the covid pandemic MxPx released a deluxe version of their self titled album as well as an acoustic album called Live In Quarantine.

For more info on Yuri and MxPx please visit: www.mxpx.com or follow @yurizaneruley

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We're back for episode 89! Our guest this week is Jonathan Barber.

New York City-based Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Only 29 years old, he has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny, Nicholas Payton, Buster Williams, Jeremy Pelt, Wallace Roney, Terrace Martin, Jennifer Holiday, Harold Mabern, Steve Davis, Stefon Harris, and many more. Barber has also been called on for such significant performances as Jimmy Greene’s Ana Grace Project (with an all-star band comprised of Greene, Kenny Barron, John Patitucci, and Kurt Elling) and back-to-back sold-out concerts with the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Erykah Badu at the BAM Opera House.

In addition to his first-call status as a sideman, Barber has recently stepped forth as a composer and leader with his Vision Ahead band, featuring saxophonist Godwin Louis, guitarist Andrew Renfroe, bassist Matt Dwonszyk, and pianist Taber Gable. Even with Barber’s history of high-profile gigs and recordings taken into consideration, DownBeat magazine calls Vision Ahead’s self-titled debut album his “greatest accomplishment to date.” Released on Rockwood Music Hall’s largest stage in May 2018, Vision Ahead is a powerful declaration of intent for a band that’s been making waves on the modern jazz scene since its debut performance at Smalls Jazz Club. The group’s blend of classic, swinging jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a composer and performer. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead was featured and headline the 2018 Rainy Days Jazz Festival held in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia.

Born in Hartford, CT, Barber has been playing drums since the age of five, initially falling in love with the instrument through watching his father perform in the family church. Barber’s upbringing in the church instilled within him a deep appreciation of the power, passion, and full sound of the gospel music tradition, and he now brings its infectious energy to the wide range of styles in his musical toolkit. Early influences also includes beginning George Duke, Fred Hammond, Weather Report, Yellowjackets and Commissioned, and classic jazz titans like Miles Davis, Jackie Mclean, Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Tony Williams and Thelonious Monk. With soul, impeccable groove, and explosive chops, Barber has synthesized his favorite traditions into a thoroughly modern and endlessly adaptable musical expression that connects with listeners from across generations.

In September 2019, Barber completed his first solo drum tour in Latin America (Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina). Barber endorses Ludwig Drums, Istanbul Agop Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Promark Drumsticks, and Sunhouse Percussion.

For more info on Jonathan please visit: www.jonathanbarbermusic.com or follow @jonathanb_live

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Well it's not our best show... But at least we're back! Korey and Funky Phil are working out the bugs, getting the wheels turning again, and talk about a ton of nonsense. Sorry not a lot of drum talk on this episode. We will be cack for a brand new episode next week! We will also be going live on Instagram live for each episode at 11am.

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We are back next week to start season 6 of The Drum Brigade Podcast. Korey comes on to talk about a few things to come this season and to remind everyone about the DB merch store, the Patreon, and you guys sending in your listener questions. We will also be going live on Instagram live for each episode at 11am. Tune in next week!

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We are back with episode 87 for another episode. Because of COVID 19 we are recording this remotely via ZOOM. This week our guest is Ricky Fitness (Falomir). Ricky Fitness is the drummer for The Aquabats, and is probably the healthiest one of them. He uses super speed and a super knowledge of fitness to fight crime and win the girl (he's won so many girls).

Ricky is one of the shorter Aquabats, but he makes up for his size by being compact and muscle-y. He likes to stand around in a super-hero, arms-akimbo type pose, mostly because it shows off the power of his muscles. He has brown eyes and short brown hair that is hidden by his Anti-negativity helmet. Recently, he has been spotted with a new haircut that is buzzed short on the sides and back, but left a little longer up top.

Ricky's most distinguishing characteristic is the fact that he wears braces. He has worn them all throughout the Super Show, and his new smile looks wonderful. It was always wonderful, but the difference of before and after pictures is noticeable. Ricky grew up on the mean streets of Bridgeport, CT but has put his rough past aside to help The Aquabats fight for justice. He is usually very easy going, and is always willing to help when his friends need him, always shouting his catchphrase "I'm on it!" But life for Ricky wasn't always big stars and juice bars. Born a homeless sheltered child in the slums of Wiggerside, Ricky had to fight his way out of the mean streets to come out on top. Once involved with crime and gangs in his early youth, Ricky has since shunned evil and started a new life through Cardio-Boxing. "I didn't really know what was going on when I was jumped in to Wiggerside's toughest gang. I was only four. All I knew was that someday I wanted to develop my own fitness program, and charge people a lot of money for it." Ricky says smartly.

Ricky joined up with The Aquabats when he realized they had so many things in common. Not only were they connected in their quest to fight crime, but were also related... somehow. "I guess my mom's cousin's daughter married The Aquabats. But when they found out they were all married to the same girl, they were pretty bummed, Anyways, I don't know where she is now, but I know that I was meant to play the drums for the 'bats. Not only are we related like distant brothers, but they've all gotten really flabby, and I've got a case of RickyBars and I'm not afraid to use it."

For more info on Ricky Fitness follow: @rickyfitness1

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We are back with episode 86 for another episode. Because of COVID 19 we are recording this remotely via ZOOM. This week our guest is Tucker Rule.

Tucker Rule is a touring and session drummer who currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. At 18 his mother purchased him a drum kit and the rest is history. He started his musical career in the NJ post-hardcore band, Thursday, and has been working hard ever since. Over years in the business, he has proven himself to be a high energy presence on stage. Tucker has toured the world countless times with some amazing bands such as Thursday, The Wanted, Yellowcard, My Chemical Romance and Murphy's Law to name a few.

Whether he is playing in a studio session, working on song writing and arrangements, teaching lessons or on the road, Tucker's passion clearly lives behind the kit.

For more info on Tucker please follow: @tuckerrule or visit www.tuckerrule.com

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We are back with episode 85 for another episode. Because of COVID 19 we are recording this remotely via ZOOM. This week our guest is Sean Winchester. Sean Winchester is a Los Angeles studio & touring drummer with credits including Everclear, Buckcherry, Smashmouth, Giants in Rome, Josh Todd and the Conflict, and more. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Sean currently spends most of his time working out of his North Hollywood studio Wolf Den Recording.

For more info on Sean please follow: @seanrwinchester

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We are back with episode 84 for another episode. Because of COVID 19 we are recording this remotely via ZOOM. This week our guest is Vlade Guigni. Korey really likes Vlade's playing. He actually mentioned him in episode 83 as the drummer currently on his radar.

Vlade Guigni began his professional drumming career in 2003 at the age of 18, back in the Dominican Republic, where he is originally from. He has worked and collaborated with an extensive list of artists from the jazz, gospel, fusion and studio music scene from his native country, and the international scene. The list includes Latin Grammy® award winner Danilo Montero, Multi-Grammy® nominated artists Dave Liebman, Gerald Clayton, Anat Cohen, Tia Fuller and Darcy James Argue, Latin Grammy® nominated singers Lilly Goodman, EliaCiM and many other great artists like George Garzone, David Gilmore and Leo Blanco, just to name a few. Vlade was the house drummer for “El Show Del Mediodía” TV Show, considered one of the most important entrainment shows in the DR with more than 75 years of history. ​

In 2012 while having a busy year co-leading 2 jazz projects in the DR, “Legacy Trio” and “Mettro-Jazz”, persuaded by many of his colleagues, he took in an international opportunity to expand his knowledge. At the age of 27, recommended by world class Multi-Grammy® award winner Michel Camilo he received an incredible scholarship for the prestigious Berklee College of Music, then he took a pause on his career and moved to Boston Massachusetts. Vlade took lessons with world-renowned musicians such as Terri Lyne Carrington, Neal Smith, Ralph Peterson Jr, Henrique De Almeida, Ian Froman, Billy Kilson, Ed Tomassi, Tia Fuller, Greg Hopkins, Prince Charles Alexander and many others. ​ ​While at Berklee, Vlade was accepted into the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, an organization that is composed of top jazz musicians in the world. Faculty includes Marco Pignataro, Danilo Perez, Terri Lyne Carrington, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, Ben Street, Adam Cruz, among others. The Global Jazz Institute focuses on using the music as a tool for social change. Global travels around the world playing and contributing in several jazz festivals.

In 2015 Guigni was part of a huge international educational project lead by world class producer Latin Grammy® award winner Enrique Gonzalez Müller. This was Berklee Online first MOOC completely in Spanish, available for free. So far the course has enrolled more than 12,000 students around the world and it has been running for almost 4 years. Vlade is featured through the whole course as a player in all the examples and also he takes part offering his opinion during the conversation topics of this course. ​ Vlade Guigni performed with headliners Anat Cohen and George Garzone in the 2017 Dominican Republic Jazz Festival. ​

Vlade earned world class academic credentials, a bachelor's degree in Music Production and Engineering, a master's degree in Contemporary Performance (Global Jazz Concentration) and a post-master’s fellowship certification, all from Berklee College of Music. Currently, Vlade plays with different artists in the East Coast area and he also leads his own band. The band just recorded his first original album which is expected to come out during winter 2020. At the same time he has gained online presence on social media doing several collaborations with the drum companies he represents and also putting out his own content which has led him to perform clinics and masterclasses around the USA and the international scene. Vlade Endorses Pearl Drums, Meinl Cymbals/Sticks and Percussion, Evans Drumheads, Earthworks Microphones, Ahead Armor Cases, SlapKlatz Drum Gel Dampeners, Big Fat Snare Drum, TNR Products, CRS Cymbal Resonance System and KBrakes.

For more information on Vlade please visit: www.vladeguigni.com or @vladeguignimusic (instagram)

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We are back with episode 83 for another episode. Because of COVID 19 we are recording this remotely via ZOOM.

It's just Korey and Funky Phil for this one. Korey and Phil go live on Instagram. A bunch of former guests chime in (via chat room) and answer questions, give opinions and troll Korey and Phil. Korey and Phil also get in to a disagreement about dotted notes. Fun episode!

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For more info about Korey visit: www.koreykingston.com

For more info about Funky Phil visit: www.philpardell.com

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