February 7, 2020
We're so excited to bring you this conversation with Jon Saldanha.
Key Topics in This Episode
- Importance of community
- Instagram as a platform for community
- Putting your best foot forward on social.
- Jon's [secret] apps and processes for drum content creation
- A Sunday in the life of Jon at Village Church
- Worship Central Conference (Canada)
- Keeping your heart fresh and focused
Links to Things
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May 29, 2019
In this episode we chat with the guys behind the Air Throne - Joe Volk, John Paul Gentile, and Bobby Strand.
For pics and links visit worshipdrummer.com/029.
May 7, 2019
I'm really excited to share this episode with you for two reasons:
- I really dig what Highlands Worship is up to
- We geek-out on the production side a little more with their FOH engineer, Luke Vogel.
You can find the show notes at worshipdrummer.com/028
April 9, 2019
This episode has been 2 years in the making. You think I'm joking, but it's true. I messaged Brian around 2 years ago, we agreed to do this, and it's taken this long for me to get it done! My fault, not his! 😬
Brian Beihl (yes, it's a German last name) plays drums for Big Daddy Weave and in this episode we chat about drums, playing through pain, and daily disciplines that help him stay grounded even when he's out on tour.
Shownotes and Transcript: worshipdrummer.com/027
February 7, 2019
Episode 025 is a re-broadcast from our January online hangout in the Worship Drummer Green Room featuring Elevation Worship's Luke Anderson and Vincent Baynard.
Don't miss our next hangout, this coming Tuesday with Planetshakers' Andy Harrison and Josh Ham (Bass). Join the WD Green Room!
January 3, 2019
In Episode 024 we chat with Jonathan Camey, who currently is on staff at Lakewood Church as their main drummer. He's also got a twin brother in the band, Joel, and things get serious in this episode as we explore themes of tragedy and triumph. It's a good one, so grab a cup of coffee or put on your seatbelt (if you're commuting) and get ready for a good one!
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Time Stamps
2:45 — Home Life and Upbringing
8:00 — A Prophetic Word
10:45 — Playing at Lakewood
12:05 — Dealing with Unexpected Tragedy
14:50 — How things work at Lakewood and the challenge of having an arena as a church venue.
18:46 — Maintaining Optimal Health
23:20 — The Pressure of playing at Lakewood
25:05 — Ableton and Editing Stems
28:06 — How To Approach Playing with a Percussionist (Jav j
30:41 — Simplest way to eliminate mic bleed around your kit and other tips for the studio
35:48 — One thing Jon is working through at the moment
40:18 — How do you stay fresh spiritually?
![Episode 023 – Rolf Wam Fjell On Exploring Prophetic Dimensions of Worship Drumming and What It Means to Be A Breakthrough Drummer]()
October 10, 2018
Episode 023 - Rolf Wam Fjell (Hillsong)
Every wonder what prophetic drumming actually means? Or how "following the leading of the Spirit" applies to us a drummers? this episode with Rolf Wam Fjell is like a master class on the spiritual side of what it means to be a worship drummer.
This episode is pure gold and I encourage you to actually get a notebook out as you listen - it's that good!
In this Episode
- Journey to Hillsong
- Prophetic Dimensions in Worship Drumming
- Scripture Verses For Worship Drummers - Psalm 34:5 // Isaiah 41:15-16 // Isaiah 30:32 MSG
- Daily/Game day Routine
- TED Talk - How To Practice Effectively (see video below)
- Team Night at Hillsong
- Receiving a Custom Snare
- Exploring The Yamaha EAD10
- Word of Wisdom for Worship Drummers
Watch more from Rolf from his WD Insta takeover on WD's WD's IGTV.
Links To Things Mentioned
Quotes
I have a million reasons why I’m not qualified to do this, and one reason why I am - Jesus!
My ambition and my heart’s desire is to bring the best to the King of kings
A little practice every day is better than 10 hours on Friday
View pics and videos here
![Episode 022 - Jen Ledger (Skillet) on How She Went From Playing in Front of 200 to 15,000, Advice for Young Drummers, and How it feels to Front Your Own Band.]()
June 19, 2018
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In 2015 I sat backstage and had my first opportunity to watch Jen Ledger (Skillet) play! She played with instensity, precision, and power and I was never the same again! In episode 022, Jen unpacks her journey to becoming Skillet's drummer at the age of 18, and this episode is full of wisdom!
Get your note-taking device of choice ready as we get into it here!
In this Episode
- Playing - from 200 to 15,000
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Advice for young drummers
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LEDGER - Jen’s Solo Project
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Struggling with Anxiety and Panic/Fear (Song: Not Dead Yet)
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Keeping your drumming from plateauing, and staying fresh?
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Being the Drummer vs the lead singer
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On keeping the heart before beat
Links
Quotes
“John Cooper really didn’t want me to try out.”
“The one thing I was sure of is that He would not be using me and my drumming because it was the thing that I felt the weakest at.”
“Even in my work with Skillet, It’s my weakness [drumming] - the one thing I thought He couldn’t use about me, that has become the very thing that He’s displayed His glory through!”
“It felt so clear to me that this has nothing to do with me and everything to do with Him lining things up.”
"If you’re faithful with the little/mundane, God can open and trust you with a lot."
"So many place their identity in drumming, music, and songwriting. We often mix up the calling of God with our own dreams and desires. But a healthy reminder is that those who lose their lives, find their lives."
“Music can be an idol for people - it can get mixed up because you can feel like your doing it for God.”
“I’m trying to be someone that has too much faith, rather than too little.”
“How do you do two bands at once? I don’t know, but God does!”
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![Episode 021 - Garrett Tyler on Stepping Out Into the Unknown, Being a “Rookie” On The Outcry Tour, and Hybrid Setups]()
May 29, 2018
In this episode we catch up with Garrett Tyler who is living in Nashville and pursuing his passion to play drums. 2018 started off as a wide-open blank canvas for Garrett and we get into the details of how God is working all of those things out, one by one.
Garrett was also a "rookie" on the Outcry Tour with Josh Fisher (Jesus Culture), Joe Volk (Bethel Music), and Dan McMurray (Lauren Daigle) and we talk about how that experience felt.
We also squeezed some time to chat about endorsements and hybrid setups. I know you will enjoy this episode!
IN THIS EPISODE
- 06:20 - Stepping out into the unknown for 2018
- 12:55 - How Local Sound Formed
- 21:30 - OutCry Tour with 3 other drummers
- 27:05 - Gear run down from OutCry Tour
- 34:40 - Thoughts on Ensdorsements // Pros and Cons
- 43:40 - Garrett’s early beginnings as a drummer
- 51:28 - Rudiments are your Alphabet as a drummer
- 55:50 - Where do you learn to use tech in drumming?
- 01:00 - How do you keep #HeartBeforeBeat?
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