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Being a Last Minute Drumming Mercenary with Stephen Chopek
06:56 - 16:18 (09:22)
Drummer Stephen Chopek talks about his reputation as a last-minute fill-in drummer, the popularity of his "I'm not that kind of drummer" t-shirt, and how his career has taken unexpected turns.
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This podcast episode features a conversation with Davis, a renowned technique body mechanic specialist who has helped world-class musicians overcome physical and mental barriers.
06:56 - 08:38 (01:42)
Summary
This podcast episode features a conversation with Davis, a renowned technique body mechanic specialist who has helped world-class musicians overcome physical and mental barriers. He also talks about his time touring with the Mars Volta and his experience performing on film scores for major motion pictures.
ChapterBeing a Last Minute Drumming Mercenary with Stephen Chopek
Episode#348: Dave Elitch — How to Get Out of Your Own Way
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about how relinquishing control and following body mechanics helped improve their drumming technique with a specific example of using their hip instead of their ankle while playing the bass drive, with input from a knowledgeable person.
08:38 - 13:13 (04:35)
Summary
The speaker talks about how relinquishing control and following body mechanics helped improve their drumming technique with a specific example of using their hip instead of their ankle while playing the bass drive, with input from a knowledgeable person.
ChapterBeing a Last Minute Drumming Mercenary with Stephen Chopek
Episode#348: Dave Elitch — How to Get Out of Your Own Way
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A drummer shares how he's developed a reputation as a last-minute mercenary in the music industry due to his ability to quickly pick up sets for musicians that need urgent help, and how his first big gig was playing for the Mars Volta at age 25.
13:13 - 16:18 (03:05)
Summary
A drummer shares how he's developed a reputation as a last-minute mercenary in the music industry due to his ability to quickly pick up sets for musicians that need urgent help, and how his first big gig was playing for the Mars Volta at age 25.